Family of elderly woman killed by alligator sues retirement community
An 85-year-old woman was killed in Florida last year when an alligator emerged from a lake in her retirement community and attacked her and her dog.
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Trump pleads not guilty in NYC indictment
In a 16-page indictment, prosecutors alleged former President Donald Trump organized a plan to sway the 2016 election by purchasing information to advance the defendant's electoral chances. Trump is the first former President in American history to be charged with a crime. Major Garrett reports from Palm Beach, Florida.
NAACP issues Florida travel advisory
The NAACP issued a travel advisory to Florida over the weekend, saying the state is "openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals." The organization is the third civil rights group to issue a warning for the Sunshine State after a series of decisions by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration. Mark Strassmann reports from Florida.
Idalia strengthens to a hurricane
Idalia strengthened to a hurricane early Tuesday morning. The system is expected to rapidly intensify and could become a powerful Category 3 storm before making landfall Wednesday in Florida. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Medical helicopter crash kills 2, injures 4
A medical rescue helicopter crashed into an apartment complex in Pompano Beach, Florida, on Monday, killing a Broward County fire captain and a woman in her apartment. At least four others were injured in the crash, including two aboard the chopper who crawled out of the wreckage. CBS News' Nancy Chen has more.
Surveillance video shows Jacksonville gunman
More details are emerging in the racist shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, that left three Black people dead. Authorities have released surveillance video showing the gunman's whereabouts leading up to the attack. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Key takeaways from GOP debate
Five Republican presidential hopefuls gathered in Miami on Wednesday for the third debate of the primary cycle, where they focused their attacks on each other while mostly avoiding former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Trump was holding a rally in nearby Hialeah, Florida, choosing again to avoid the debate stage. Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa breaks down the highlights of the night from Miami.
Florida woman charged for shooting neighbor
Susan Louise Lorincz was arrested Tuesday for shooting her neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens through her front door in Ocala, Florida. Lorincz was charged with manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery and two counts of assault. Mark Strassmann reports.
How candidates win delegates during primaries
Now that the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary are over, all eyes will be on how many delegates each candidate collects leading up to the party conventions in the summer. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down the delegate numbers.
Deep-sea reef the size of Vermont discovered off U.S.
The 6.4 million-acre reef is bigger than the state of Vermont, NOAA says.
Record-breaking number of manatees gather at Florida lagoon
Florida manatees have been experiencing an unusual mortality event in recent years, many dying from starvation, disease and watercraft incidents.
Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 Republican presidential race ahead of the New Hampshire primary. In a video posted to X on Sunday, DeSantis announced his decision to suspend his campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Nidia Cavazos join Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments in the 2024 race.
Without DeSantis, what shifts in New Hampshire?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 Republican presidential race. In a video posted to X, DeSantis said he could not ask his campaign staffers to give their time "without a clear path to victory." CBS News political director Fin Gomez breaks down what's ahead in New Hampshire. Then, CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi takes a look at the Trump campaign's reaction to DeSantis exiting the race.
Ex-Florida GOP party chair cleared in sexual assault probe
Christian Ziegler was removed from his post after a woman alleged that he'd sexually assaulted her.
SpaceX rocket blasts off to space station
A SpaceX crew took off Thursday from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultants Bill Harwood, CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and Alabama Public Radio news director Pat Duggins join with analysis.
South cleans up after tornadoes sweep region
Millions of people in the South are cleaning up after suspected tornadoes ripped across Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina on Tuesday. At least four people died in the storms and more than a dozen were injured. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Panama City Beach, Florida.
DeSantis previews 2024 Iowa caucuses
The 2024 presidential election officially kicks off tonight with the Iowa caucuses. Florida's Republican governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis joins Tony Dokoupil for a chat before tonight's first test.
Immigration law brings unintended consequences
New sweeping immigration legislation, signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May of 2022, prohibits anyone from transporting illegal immigrants into the state. It's one of the many restrictions under the new law which some critics say has hampered the state's economy. Manuel Bojorquez has details.
Florida's immigration law brings significant unintended consequences
The new sweeping immigration legislation, signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May of 2022, prohibits anyone from transporting illegal immigrants into the state.
Florida woman's killer ID'd 40 years later; suspect used 3 different names
Using evidence from incidents in separate cities, investigators were able to determine all three names belonged to one man.
Florida school district's book ban extends to dictionaries
The dictionaries and encyclopedias are being reviewed based on state legislation that says schools may not have books that depict or describe "sexual conduct" or are "inappropriate."
Officials report first endangered Florida panther death of 2024
Nearly 70 endangered Florida panthers have been found dead since 2021.
Flooding, heavy winds hit the Northeast
Residents on Long Island and other parts of the Northeast U.S. woke up to floodwaters Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Florida panhandle is beginning to survey damage from multiple reported tornadoes Tuesday. CBS News teams in New York and Florida are following the results from the winter weather systems that have battered the U.S.
Severe weather blamed for at least 4 deaths
At least four people are dead after five suspected tornadoes touched down Tuesday in multiple states across the South. Thousands are still without power. CBS News' Dave Malkoff is in Florida following the storm. And The Weather Channel's Jordan Steele has the latest forecast.
Powerful storms tear across U.S.
Massive winter storms are impacting all 50 states, with at least four deaths blamed on severe storms in the South and hundreds of thousands of people waking up without power on the East Coast after torrential downpours and flash flooding. CBS News' Lana Zak is in New Milford, New Jersey, following the rising water there.
DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited nature of the disclosures.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
The president's move angered Danish officials. Greenland is a Danish autonomous territory he's often expressed interest in obtaining.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."