Tornado flips cars, downs trees after touching down in South Florida
A bout of severe weather brought destructive thunderstorms and at least one confirmed tornado to parts of Florida on Saturday.
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Florida principal visits Michelangelo's David
Cecilie Hollberg, a former Florida school principal who was forced to resign for showing students an image of Michelangelo's David visited the iconic statue in Florence, Italy.
What happened the night Chip Flynn was shot?
Crosley Green's case comes down to one woman's story and a simple question: Could someone drive a truck, shift gears, and hold a gun on two people at the same time?
Florida principal forced to resign views Michelangelo's David in Italy
Hope Carrasquilla stepped down as principal of Tallahassee Classical school last month after one parent claimed the sculpture was pornographic.
DeSantis tours globe amid Disney lawsuit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Israel Thursday about continuing to stand in firm support of the country. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Disney-DeSantis feud heads to court
Disney's long-running feud with Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now headed to court. The company filed a First Amendment lawsuit against DeSantis Wednesday, alleging he has led "a targeted campaign of government retaliation" against Disney since its public criticism of the state's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill last March. Politico's Florida Playbook newsletter co-author Gary Fineout joins CBS News with details on the ongoing dispute.
Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming business damage
In Israel on Thursday, DeSantis said Disney is "upset because they're actually having to live by the same rules as everybody else."
Extreme weather sweeps across U.S.
Texas was dealing with storms on Wednesday as hail, thunderstorms, strong winds and a possible tornado battered the state. Several other states, including Alabama, Florida and California, were also experiencing severe weather. Omar Villafranca reports.
Disney sues DeSantis, alleging retaliation
Disney sued Ron DeSantis, alleging the Florida governor specifically retaliated against the company over its criticism of the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Dwyane Wade says he left Florida because he feels his family "would not be accepted" there
Wade has been publicly supportive of his teenage daughter Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020.
Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday, accusing him of government retaliation and threatening its business. Mary Ellen Klas, Capitol bureau chief for the Miami Herald, joined to break down the lawsuit.
Brothers get prison for trying to traffic $100 million of cocaine on "low-profile" boats
Low-profile vessels are often used in drug smuggling schemes because their construction helps the boats remain out of sight in the water.
Rick Scott wants to use $80 billion from IRS for armed guards at schools
Also, in response to the Uvalde shooting, a bill is pending in Texas that would let schools offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staffers who also become armed campus "sentinels."
Suspect in "killer clown" case pleads guilty in 1990 murder of Florida woman
Sheila Keen-Warren is accused of dressing up as clown in 1990 and fatally shooting the wife of a man she later married.
2-year-old boy found in alligator's mouth died of drowning, authorities say
Taylen Mosley, whose body was found in an alligator's mouth, died of drowning, police in Florida said. His father was previously arrested on murder charges.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Japan as he considers presidential bid
He is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials, and then he'll travel to South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom.
Shots fired into Instacart driver's car after it turned onto wrong property
A prosecutor ordered an investigation after police closed the case without consulting the state attorney's office.
Police: Florida DoorDash driver kidnapped, sexually assaulted during delivery
The victim's family rescued her from the attacker after tracking her cell phone location, police said.
Florida students walk out in LGBTQ protest
Students in Florida walked out of school Friday just days after a state board expanded a law restricting classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
DeSantis appointees vow crackdown on Disney World's district
"You are not going to win this fight," a GOP politician warns Disney as bureaucratic battle escalates.
Florida expands school restrictions
Florida is expanding its restrictions against teaching students about sexual orientation and gender identity to include high school students. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman about what this means for the LGBTQ+ community in Florida.
Teaching about sexuality, gender identity banned in Florida public schools
Prior to Wednesday's decision, discussions of gender identity and sexuality in kindergarten through 3rd grade were banned.
Florida expands "Don't Say Gay" bill
Florida's Board of Education voted to expand a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity to include all grades. Miami Herald state government reporter Ana Ceballos joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the bill, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' battle with Disney and his potential 2024 presidential bid.
New search underway for World War II shipwreck that poses pollution threat
Scientists are continuing to search for the steam freighter SS Norlindo, which sunk in 1942 and may have thousands of barrels of fuel on board.
Mysterious case of Caribbean sea urchin die-off solved by scientists
The killer of the "mystery novel"-like die-off has been linked to other widespread marine deaths, but this is the first time it's been linked to urchins, which are vital to coral reef survival.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, gov says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Historian on political violence and the threat to American democracy
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Who won Emmy Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here.
The 2025 Emmy Awards are honoring the best in television. See the full list of winners and nominees.
2 arrested after incendiary device placed under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
National civil rights museum Trump can't control is expanding
Unlike the Smithsonian, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is privately funded, putting it beyond the immediate reach of Trump administration efforts to control what Americans learn about their history.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces he won't seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Fox News host apologizes for remarks about mentally ill homeless people
Brian Kilmeade made the comment while talking about the stabbing murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."