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Florida mourns victims of racist shooting
Police have identified the victims of a racist shooting in Florida over the weekend. Officials say a white gunman killed two shoppers and an employee at a Dollar General store Saturday as a part of a premeditated attack on Black people. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Jacksonville.
Duke Energy braces for power outages ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Florida utility mobilizes 4,500 power line technicians and other personnel as major storm bears down on Gulf Coast.
Expert on Storm Idalia's threat to Florida
Idalia is expected to grow into a Category 3 hurricane before hitting Florida early Wednesday. Michael Brennan, director of the NOAA's National Hurricane Center, joined CBS News with details on the storm's path and what to expect.
Looking at Idalia's possible paths
The southern U.S. is preparing for the landfall of Tropical Storm Idalia. Christian Benavides is in Florida with more on preparations and planned evacuations. Plus, CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson breaks down the storm's forecasted paths.
2 killed in rescue helicopter crash in Florida
Two people are dead following a Broward County Sheriff's Office fire and rescue helicopter crashed into an apartment building. One of the people killed was a woman who was in her apartment when the helicopter crashed. CBS Miami's Joan Murray has the latest.
DeSantis booed at vigil for Jacksonville shooting victims
The Florida governor and candidate for the GOP presidential nomination has made anti-"wokeness" a centerpiece of his campaign. His appearance drew boos, but some in the crowd applauded him.
Community mourning 3 killed in racist attack
The FBI is investigating the fatal shooting of three Black people at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida, as a hate crime. The gunman specifically targeted his victims because of their race and had first attempted to go to a historically black university, law enforcement said. Manuel Bojorques reports.
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Florida braces for hurricane threat; Loch Ness hosts a hunt for Nessie.
Florida prepares for potential hurricane
A state of emergency has been declared for parts of Florida as Tropical Storm Idalia makes its way for the state's Gulf Coast. Idalia is forecast to be at or near major hurricane strength before making landfall. Cristian Benevides reports.
New details in racist Jacksonville shooting
New information is coming out about the victims of this weekend's racist attack that killed three Black people in Jacksonville, Florida. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on who they were and the reaction to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a vigil for the victims.
Details emerge in racially motivated shooting
The Justice Department is investigating a deadly shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, as a hate crime. The White gunman in the attack obtained the guns legally. He killed three Black people at a Dollar General store before killing himself. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
3 killed in racially-motivated shooting in Florida
The gunman who killed three people at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida, was motivated by racial animus, the local sheriff said Sunday. Cristian Benavides has the latest.
3 killed in racially-motivated shooting at Jacksonville store: "This makes no sense"
The suspect was described as a White man in his early 20s. All the victims were Black, authorities said.
Facing South Florida for Aug. 27: Rise of Antisemitism in US and Florida
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede discusses about the rise in antisemitism and efforts to combat it.
Pence: "Expedited death penalty" in mass shootings
Less than 24 hours after a gunman opened fire at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida, killing three in what police described as a racially-motivated attack, former Vice President Mike Pence tells "Face the Nation" there should be an "expedited death penalty" in mass shootings.
3 killed in racially motivated shooting in Florida
A heartbroken community is left reeling after a gunman opened fire at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, leaving three dead before taking his own life. Police said the gunman was motivated by hate. Cristian Benavides reports.
12-year-old killed on couch after gunshots fired into Florida home
The shooting occurred on Thursday night after shots were fired into a home in Lake City, Florida.
DeSantis supporters react to debate remarks
Following what some are calling a disappointing presidential primary debate for Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor is back on the campaign trail in Iowa. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro breaks down how donors and supporters are responding to his remarks Wednesday and the lack of aggressive swings taken at him.
Wild monkey sightings in Florida city prompt warning from police
Residents were urged not to feed monkeys, an action prohibited in Florida and punishable with a fine and jail time.
Ex-wife charged in killing of Microsoft exec, may face death penalty
On Feb. 16, 2022, Jared Bridegan was shot multiple times as his 2-year-old daughter sat in her car seat.
Florida trans treatment class action targeted
Lawsuit challenges new restrictions on treatments for transgender people
9-year-old child shoots, kills 6-year-old in Florida home, deputies say
The 6-year-old was killed after being shot while an adult was in the home, officials said.
Former NFL player Alex Collins killed in motorcycle crash
The 28-year-old played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Baltimore Ravens.
Mar-a-Lago staffer arraignment delayed again
Donald Trump and his valet, Walt Nauta, entered not guilty plea in a Florida federal court Thursday to new charges in the classified documents case. Trump did not appear in person. Carlos De Oliveira, the Mar-a-Lago property manager also ensnared in the case, had his arraignment delayed for a second time since he still doesn't have a lawyer in Florida. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
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.