MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Florida Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced Thursday he will be stepping down from his position at the end of April. Corcoran
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Florida Senate Passes Bill Banning Teaching Of Critical Race Theory In Schools, Private Businesses
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/CNN) – The Florida Senate passed a bill on Thursday which bans the teaching of critical race theory and related topics in both public
Alligator That Came Dangerously Close To Paddleboarder In Florida Park Killed
OCALA (CBSMiami/AP) – A nearly 12-foot alligator that swam within inches of a frightened paddleboarder at Silver Springs State Park last September has been killed.
Rainfall Eases Florida Panhandle Wildfire, Officials Urge Caution
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – While rainfall has improved conditions across much of the Florida Panhandle, state officials said Thursday that the volume of dead trees and
Legislators OK Bill Aimed At Keeping Immigrants Out Of Florida
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – The Florida legislature has sent a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk that would forbid Florida government agencies from doing business with
Legislators Give Florida Governor Ron DeSantis More Power
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his successors will have more power over some high-level state appointments under a bill headed to his
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Said His Company Opposes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, Plans To Meet With Gov. DeSantis
MIAMI (CBSMiami/CNN) – After growing outrage from his employees and criticism about not speaking out sooner, Disney CEO Bob Chapek is taking a stand against
American Airlines Looking To Hire 400 Full-Time Employees In Miami To Work From Home
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – American Airlines announced Wednesday it will be adding 600 full-time reservation agents to their Miami operation. The company said it already has
Motorists Could Get Gas Tax Break In October
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – House and Senate negotiators agreed Wednesday night to use $200 million in federal stimulus money to give Gov. Ron DeSantis part of
Florida Lawmakers Pass License Plate Changes
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – A proposal that would change the state’s specialty license-plate program is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate voted 38-0 on Wednesday