DeSantis pre-debate memo criticizes Trump, is dismissive of other rivals
The memo, first obtained by CBS News, argues the "fundamentals" of the race haven't changed.
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Florida artists commemorate Hurricane Ian
Two Florida women — including one who had to be airlifted from Sanibel Island — are commemorating Hurricane Ian with murals remembering the victims and offering hope for the future. Manuel Bojorquez, who reported on the area after the storm hit, has more.
Eye on America: Saving coral reefs
In Florida, we look at an urgent effort underway to save coral reefs from rising temperatures. Then in Baltimore, we step into the ring at a boxing gym, where a former drug kingpin is providing a lifeline to at-risk youth. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Rep. Maxwell Frost on fighting gun violence
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost has been a staunch advocate for gun violence prevention before and after being elected to Congress. Frost joined CBS News to discuss the Biden administration's new Office of Gun Violence Protection.
Video shows moments after Amazon driver bitten by venomous snake
In the 10-minute 911 call, the driver can be heard crying out in pain as the dispatcher speaks.
Home insurance crisis
With 23 extreme weather events costing more than $1 billion each in losses so far this year, many private insurance companies are pulling out of states like California and Florida altogether. This is leaving homeowners with few choices to protect their most valuable assets. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Endangered Florida panther struck, killed by vehicle — 62nd since 2021
Up to 230 Florida panthers remain in the wild. The animals were one of the first species added to the U.S. endangered species list in 1973.
Sens. Chris Coons and Marco Rubio debate
The fourth installment of The Senate Project debate series --which brings together senators from different ends of the political spectrum for civil, substantive discussion and debate aimed at finding potential areas of bipartisan compromise and common ground-- featured Sens. Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, and Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida. The debate was moderated by CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
Amazon driver in "very serious condition" after she's bitten by rattlesnake
"Eastern Diamondbacks are highly venomous snakes and are very common to this area," the sheriff's office said.
DeSantis injects presidential politics into the COVID vaccine debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is drumming a message of "medical freedom" that some critics view as "dangerous."
Bear sighting causes Disney World closures
About half of Disney World's Magic Kingdom was temporarily shut down Monday after a bear was spotted in a tree. The female black bear was safely captured and will be relocated, wildlife officials said.
Man shoots, kills neighbor who was trimming trees over property line
Authorities charged 78-year-old Edward Druzolowski with second-degree murder for the shooting death of 43-year-old Brian Ford, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Meteorologists on Hurricane Lee's projected path and timeline
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
DeSantis addresses NAACP criticism
The NAACP issued a travel advisory in May that called Florida "openly hostile for African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals." 2024 Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to the warning in a sit-down interview with CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on securing border
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tells Norah O'Donnell, anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," that he supports deploying the U.S. military to the U.S.-Mexico border with authorization to use deadly force against Mexican cartel members.
Bodycam shows drug prosecutor offering cops business card in DUI arrest
That footage obtained showed Joseph Ruddy apparently attempting to leverage his position to blunt the fallout from a Fourth of July crash.
Carnival cruise passenger vanishes after ship docks in Florida
Kevin McGrath, 26, was last seen in his cabin early Monday morning.
18-month-old girl killed in shooting at Florida home, police say
A "primary person of interest" has been arrested for a violation of probation, the sheriff said Monday.
2 swimmers bitten by sharks in separate incidents off same Florida beach
Both swimmers had non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Biden speaks at Philadelphia Labor Day parade
President Biden spoke to a crowd of union workers in Philadelphia on Monday to commemorate Labor Day. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Disney seeks to amend lawsuit against DeSantis to focus on free speech
"CFTOD's new powers and composition ... are being used to punish Disney for expressing a political view," entertainment giant said.
Biden surveys Hurricane Idalia's damage in Florida
During his visit, however, President Biden did not meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Cleaning up Idalia's damage in Cedar Key
Cities along Florida's Gulf Coast are cleaning up the trail of devastation Hurricane Idalia left behind, including the small coastal community of Cedar Key. Omar Villafranca went there to take a look at the damage.
Major cleanup in Florida after Idalia
Residents throughout Florida's Gulf Coast are cleaning up and preparing to rebuild after Hurricane Idalia damaged numerous homes and businesses in the region. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Cedar Key, Florida.
Burger King, other big restaurant chains accused of false advertising
Customers want to know just how much meat is in their Whopper — and they're taking their fight to court.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.