Florida school district sued by U.S. publisher over book ban
Removing books about race and LGBTQ+ issues is "depriving students of access to a wide range of viewpoints," the suit claims.
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Dune buggy driver fatally shot in confrontation sparked by beer can
Wallace Mannin Kirkland allegedly shot and killed a dune buggy driver who said something similar to "I'm going to kill you" in a confrontation, according to court records.
Jacksonville voters elect city's first female mayor
Democrat Donna Deegan beat Republican Daniel Davis
Little Leaguer rescued by from dust devil
A Florida teen rescued a 7-year-old Little League player from a dust devil that suddenly appeared.
DeSantis meets with voters in Iowa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with voters in Iowa over the weekend. He urged Republican voters there to break out of the party's "culture of losing" and not to get "distracted" in the 2024 presidential race. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump says he will reschedule his weekend event in Iowa after postponing it due to a tornado warning. CBS News political director Fin Gomez discusses the latest with Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.
DeSantis makes last-minute Iowa stop amid plan to move headquarters
The Florida governor spent Saturday in Iowa, an early presidential primary state.
Near-extinct Florida species makes comeback
Florida panthers, also known as ghost cats, were on the brink of extinction, with only a few dozen left in the wild. But in 2016, a miracle happened, and now there are almost 200 as the species makes a comeback. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
DeSantis signs immigration bill, slams Biden as Title 42 set to expire
The bill includes $12 million to transport migrants to other states.
Man arrested for allegedly recording people in cruise ship bathroom
His own footage showed him setting it up, leading to his arrest, the FBI said.
Ex-Trump official on backing DeSantis in 2024
Former Trump administration official Ken Cuccinelli launched a PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis before DeSantis has even jumped into the race. Cuccinelli speaks with Robert Costa about why he's supporting DeSantis instead of the former president.
Tiger Woods accused of tricking ex to go to airport to break up with her
Herman accused Woods of having his lawyer break up with her at an airport in October after falsely telling her they were going on a weekend trip.
Where is Diana Duve?
When a woman disappears with her boyfriend, investigators learn he was entrusted with millions at his bank job, but he also told outlandish lies about who he was. "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
Diana Duve case: Authorities tracked down a killer full of lies
The last time anyone saw Diana Duve was when she left a bar in Vero Beach, Florida around 1:30 a.m. on June 20, 2014. After tracking down her mysterious ex-boyfriend, police made a startling discovery.
DeSantis embraces controversial bills
In the final days of the Florida state legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to sign several conservative bills that could be a sneak peek at his platform for a potential 2024 Republican primary. These include a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, the ability for Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a permit and expansions to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill. Ed O'Keefe reports from Tallahassee.
DeSantis looks at 2024 run as Florida's legislature wraps up session
The GOP supermajority in Florida gave DeSantis conservative-friendly bills to fuel a possible presidential run.
DeSantis hints again at 2024 run
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis once again hinted at a White House bid Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join to discuss the latest developments in the 2024 presidential race.
Florida legislature passes flurry of bills
Florida's Republican-led legislature passed a series of conservative bills, including measures easing up gun laws, expanding the state's so-called "don't say gay" law and banning transgender people from using bathrooms that match their gender identities. It comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce a 2024 run for president. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Vladimir Dutheirs and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Walmart worker fatally shoots customer who tried to stop fight, officials say
A male customer came to the woman's aid, but Sterling retrieved his gun and shot the man several times, killing him, investigators said.
DeSantis' ultra-conservative Florida record
The Florida state legislative session is in its final days and Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed several high-profile bills into law that he could use to his advantage in a 2024 Republican primary. These include a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, the ability for Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a permit, and a lowered threshold required for juries to impose the death penalty. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Man executed in Florida for woman's 1986 stabbing death
Darryl B. Barwick, 56, was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. Wednesday following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison.
Florida suspect in 4 deaths killed by law enforcement during standoff
Al Joseph Stetson fled to the Slumberland Motel in Sanford, Florida, where his brother was staying after killing "an entire family," authorities said.
4/13: CBS News Mornings
Severe flooding in South Florida; Prince Harry to attend father's coronation.
Crosley Green's Hard Time
He was free for two years and then sent back to prison for a murder he swears he didn't commit. Yet Green still has faith he'll see his loved ones again. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case.
Alisa Mathewson's Night Terrors
A woman is attacked in her sleep and kidnapped by her estranged husband. The dramatic story of her captivity and rescue. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
4/27: Red and Blue
Former President Donald Trump holds first campaign event since President Biden launched his 2024 reelection bid; Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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.
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.
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.
At least 6 people killed in crash of medical flight near Galveston, Texas
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least six people.
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.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
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.
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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.