TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — A proposal that includes dangling $5,000 bonuses as a tool to recruit law-enforcement officers from other states landed Thursday on Gov. Ron
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Florida Jobless Claims Drop
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – First-time unemployment claims dropped last week in Florida and remained similar to pre-pandemic levels. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated
Judge Rules Parts Of Florida Voting Law Unconstitutional, Citing Race
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — A federal judge has struck down several parts of a Florida election law, citing what he said were subtle tactics by the
Gov. Ron DeSantis Touts His Redistricting Plans
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Needing to find common ground with lawmakers on redrawn congressional districts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pointed to maps already proposed by
1,500-Acre Brush Fire Burning West Of Miami Lakes
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A massive 1,500-acre brush fire is burning Thursday afternoon west of Miami Lakes. The location of the fire, which can be seen
Blue Origin Successfully Launches Fourth New Shepherd Space Tourism Mission
MIAMI (CBSMiami/CNN) — A Blue Origin New Shepherd spacecraft blasted off from a launch site in West Texas on Thursday, completing the company’s fourth successful
Severe Storms Kill At Least 2 In Florida Panhandle
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – A line of severe storms packing isolated tornadoes killed at least two people in the Florida Panhandle, toppling trees and power lines
LGBTQ Group Sues Florida Over So-Called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) – A new state law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade is being challenged
Accident Investigation Found Tyre Sampson’s Seat Was Locked When He Fell To His Death On Orlando Thrill Ride
ORLANDO (CBSMiami/CNN) – An investigation by the state revealed that the seat Tyre Sampson fell to his death from on an amusement park ride was
Florida Reaches Opioid Settlements Topping $870 Million
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – With jury selection scheduled to begin next week in the state’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, Attorney General Ashley Moody