"Radioactive" roads could be headed to Florida
The EPA has long banned the use of phosphogypsum, the waste left behind from mining phosphate rock., saying it contains "radioactive material."
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DeSantis to launch 2024 run with Elon Musk
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to launch his bid for the White House Wednesday during a live event on Twitter with Elon Musk. He joins an expanding Republican field to challenge frontrunner Donald Trump. Robert Costa reports.
Massive hissing iguana found in Florida man's toilet
At one point, the iguana disappeared into the toilet pipes, with nothing but its tail sticking out.
Man living underwater for 100 days
A professor has been living underwater for 84 days, setting a world record -- but University of South Florida's Joseph Dituri says he is nowhere near finished. Dituri said he will stay put for 100 days for "Project Neptune 100," which is looking into how the human body reacts to long-term exposure to extreme pressure. Dituri spoke to CBS News from the bottom of a 30-foot-deep lagoon in Key Largo, Florida.
Human Rights Campaign issues latest Florida travel advisory
The Human Rights Campaign on Tuesday detailed risks associated with moving to or visiting Florida. The travel advisory, issued as an update to an Equality Florida advisory, noted the "devastating impacts of laws that are hostile to the LGBTQ community."
Millionaire's plot to escape Florida jail and return to his castle is foiled
They were to prepare his plane, his 140-foot yacht, a black utility van and other vehicles purchased just for the escape attempt, the sheriff said.
"People are so afraid:" Civil rights groups raise concerns over "hostility" in Florida
"It may take years for us to unwind the damage that has been done here in Florida," said the executive director of an organization providing services to LGBTQ teens and young adults in Orlando.
NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida
Civil rights organization NAACP is cautioning travelers against visiting Florida, alleging Florida has become increasingly hostile to Black Americans under the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis. A spokesperson for the Republican governor is deriding the advisory as a "stunt." Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, joined CBS News to talk about the advisory.
NAACP warns tourists about visiting Florida
The NAACP issued a travel advisory warning tourists to be cautious about going to Florida. The group said recent legislation in the state targets Black Americans, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mark Strassmann reports.
Fishermen recovering from shark bites in Florida
Two fishermen are recovering after being bitten by sharks in separate incidents over the course of 36 hours in waters off Florida.
NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida
The NAACP and two other groups warned potential tourists of Florida's hostility "toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals."
2 men bitten by sharks in Florida in less than 36 hours
In separate incidents in Florida, a 20-year-old man was bitten by a shark on Thursday and a 35-year-old man was bitten by a shark on Friday night, officials said.
NAACP Florida travel advisory "a stunt," DeSantis spokesperson says
The statement comes days after the NAACP issued a formal advisory in response to what it described as DeSantis's "aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools."
Man loses arm in alligator attack outside Florida bar
The alligator was more than 10 feet long, wildlife officials said. It was captured and humanely killed after the attack, officials said.
NAACP issues travel warning for Florida
The NAACP has issued a travel warning for the state of Florida, saying the state has engaged in an all-out attack on Black Americans and the LGBTQ+ community.
Disney scraps $1B Florida development plan
The Walt Disney Co. said it is pulling out of a roughly $1 billion investment in Florida, citing "changing business conditions." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses some of the factors behind the decision, which comes amid conflict between the company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Ron DeSantis to enter 2024 presidential race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to file paperwork to enter the 2024 presidential campaign next week, two people familiar with the planning tell CBS News.
What to expect from DeSantis 2024 campaign
Sources tell CBS News that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will officially launch his 2024 presidential campaign next week. CBS News politics reporter Aaron Navarro has been closely following this story and has more.
Ron DeSantis to declare presidential run
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will officially launch a 2024 presidential campaign next week, sources tell CBS News. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend told to follow NDA in $30 million legal battle
Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend Erica Herman wanted to quash a nondisclosure agreement she purportedly signed by saying the golf superstar had committed sexual harassment against her.
DeSantis-backed candidates lose races
Candidates endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Kentucky's Republican gubernatorial primary and the Jacksonville mayor's race both lost Tuesday night. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and former Trump administration official Hogan Gidley join to discuss the implications for 2024.
TikTok ban and book bans raise legal concerns
Montana has become the first state in the U.S. to completely ban TikTok after Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill into law Wednesday. Plus, writer advocacy group PEN America and publisher Penguin Random House have sued a Florida school district for banning books. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines the First Amendment concerns with both matters.
DeSantis signs bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
The Florida governor also signed bills banning minors from attending drag shows, and an expansion on a bill prohibiting the instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Jeffrey Epstein pleads not guilty
Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein is facing sex trafficking charges and is accused of abusing underage girls. He has pleaded not guilty. The indictment comes years after he cut a deal with attorneys in Florida amid similar accusations. Mola Lenghi reports.
Democrat Donna Deegan wins Jacksonville mayor's race in major upset
Deegan's Republican challenger, Daniel Davis, was endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and had outraised the Democrat by a four-to-one-margin.
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DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
2 dead in nursing home explosion in Pennsylvania, several still missing, officials say
Two people are dead after an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and several are missing, Gov. Josh Shapiro said.
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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
Body of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard found, mother arrested
Authorities said Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area outside of Cainville, Utah, and her mother was arrested Tuesday morning.
U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter
Economists polled by financial data firm FactSet had forecast an annualized 3% pace for the July to September period.
Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children release new statement on memorial plans
The children of slain filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have released another statement in the wake of their parents' deaths.
Brown University police chief placed on leave after mass shooting
Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.