Federal judge strikes down part of new Florida election law
A federal judge ruled some of the law's provisions were enacted "with the intent to discriminate against Black voters."
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Critics of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law
Reactions are pouring in over a new Florida law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. David Johns, executive director for the National Black Justice Coalition, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi to discuss how this law could impact students and teachers.
Florida governor signs "Don't Say Gay" bill into law
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure restricting lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Critics have labeled it the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Florida officials confiscate 75 guns amid spring break surge
Panama City Beach's police chief admonished the crowds gathered for spring break after a 21-year-old from Alabama was shot in the foot on Sunday.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs controversial education bill into law
The bill received heavy pushback from the LGBTQ+ community and allies, who have called it an "attack."
Teachers speak out against Florida school legislation
Some of America's most highly regarded teachers are speaking out against a Florida proposal and others like it around the country.
14-year-old boy dies after falling from thrill ride in Orlando
The ride at ICON Park takes up to 30 guests high into the air before plummeting 400 feet toward the ground at 70 miles an hour.
Orlando theme park rider appeared to question seat restraint before teen's fatal fall
"Why doesn't this have a little click to it, like a seatbelt?" the person said.
14-year-old falls to death from park ride
A 14-year-old fell to his death from a drop-tower ride at an amusement park in Orlando, Florida. Officials are investigating how the tragedy could have happened. Marybel Rodriguez of CBS News Miami has more.
Driver killed after hitting 11-foot alligator on Florida road
John Hopkins, 59, was driving about 30 miles east of Tampa when the front of his car struck the alligator.
Tiger mauls man at Florida airboat attraction
Officials say he wasn't authorized to enter an enclosure while the tiger was being fed. Both his arms were injured. It was the second such incident in Florida in three months.
LGBTQ community rebukes "Don't Say Gay" bill
LGBTQ+ activists and allies are pushing back against Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill. The controversial bill is expected to be signed into law soon. CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss the status of the bill and how Floridians are reacting to it.
Driver hailed as hero in deadly bus shooting
A quick-thinking bus driver in Broward County, Florida, is being called a hero for bringing a shooting aboard her bus to a halt.
Florida bus driver hailed for "her quick actions" as gunman kills 2
The bus driver barreled into the parking lot of the Fort Lauderdale police headquarters after a gunman opened fire on the bus.
Bridge tender arrested in death of woman who fell when it opened
Artissua Paulk, 43, was charged with one count of manslaughter by culpable negligence.
Motorcycle crashes trying to beat drawbridge
A motorcyclist falls off his bike on a rising Florida drawbridge after colliding with a large flashing bridge barrier arm.
Driver crashes into convenience store
A man was hospitalized on Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle when the driver mistook the accelerator for the brake and crashed through a convenience store in Florida.
Disney employees, former judge arrested in human trafficking sting, police say
Authorities arrested 108 people, including alleged child sexual predators and those seeking prostitutes.
U.S. wildfires were larger, more frequent and more widespread in last 20 years
Wildfires are larger, more frequent and more widespread in the last 20 years than they have been before.
Rare video shows Burmese python defending nest from bobcat in Florida
The video marks the first evidence of any animal in the Everglades fighting back against a Burmese python, experts said.
Florida GOP proposes election police force
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers have proposed forming a special police force to investigate elections fraud — a proposal that concerns voting rights advocates. Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the ongoing fight over election integrity.
Running the NYC marathon with purpose
This Sunday, about 30,000 runners from around the world will participate in the 50th annual New York City Marathon. Two of those runners share a special bond, forged in tragedy. Dana Jacobson shows us how they've come together to run with purpose.
Brian Flores hired by Steelers
Coach Brian Flores is back in the NFL less than three weeks after filing a lawsuit alleging discrimination against the league and three of its teams. Flores will serve as a defensive assistant and linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson reports.
SpaceX Crew-3 heads to space
Four astronauts — three Americans and one German — are on their way to the International Space Station. Their SpaceX rocket blasted off in Florida Wednesday night and the crew is set to spend the next six months living roughly 250 miles above Earth. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Florida students protest "Don't Say Gay" bill
Demonstrators across Florida protested after the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill passed in the Senate. The bill would restrict teachers and school districts from discussing gender identity and topics surrounding sexuality in the classroom from kindergarten through third grade. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, shooting; suspect dead
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
Possible military helicopter crash in Washington state
Authorities were responding late Wednesday night to the scene of an apparent military helicopter crash in the vicinity of Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state
Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization"
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin feared being shot by police, sheriff says
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby held a news conference on Wednesday and went through the timeline of events, dispelling certain false reports that had been spreading online.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly making threat against Utah college where Kirk was killed
On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with killing Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making threats against the same college.
Pentagon reviewing service members' social media posts on Charlie Kirk
Hegseth and each service secretary said posts mocking or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk are unacceptable.
Cygnus cargo ship set to rendezvous with space station after delay
This comes after two planned engine firings shut down prematurely, NASA said, putting the Cygnus cargo ship's approach to the space station on hold.