Legal battles about issues like “Alligator Alcatraz,” guns and social media as well as many other Florida issues remain unresolved as we head into 2026.
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Florida redistricting talks begin in growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
Florida’s Republican-controlled House is holding the first meeting of its select committee on congressional redistricting Thursday, as the state becomes the latest to consider redrawing
Florida property tax cut proposals continue moving through House despite concerns
Four proposed constitutional amendments aimed at reducing property taxes for homeowners continued moving forward Tuesday in the Florida House, despite concerns about how they could
Former Miami lawmaker Frank Artiles to fight conviction in 2020
Attorneys for former Miami Republican lawmaker Frank Artiles on Wednesday argued an appeals court should toss out his criminal conviction in a case involving a
State Sen. Berman on DeSantis’ plan to eliminate property taxes for Floridians with homestead exemptions
CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the Democratic leader of the Florida Senate, Lori Berman, about the governor’s plan to try and eliminate
DeSantis appoints State Sen. Ingoglia as Florida chief financial officer to bolster state cabinet
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s chief financial officer, gaining more control over the state Cabinet and potentially setting
Famed Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher shares how Alligator Alcatraz may impact the River of Grass
Alligator Alcatraz Jim speaks with famed Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher about the pending opening of Alligator Alcatraz and its potential impact on the River of
Jim speaks one-on-one with Democratic Senate candidate Josh Weil
Jim speaks one-on-one with Democratic Senate candidate Josh Weil Jim speaks one-on-one with Democratic Senate candidate Josh Weil 06:39 One-on-one with Democratic Senate candidate Josh
$115 billion budget approved by Florida lawmakers. Here’s a look at the numbers
On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day session, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a leaner state budget totaling $115.1
Iconic Latin Grammy-winning Cuban salsa singer Willy Chirino discusses fatherhood
By Eliott Rodriguez June 15, 2025 / 12:12 PM EDT / CBS Miami Iconic Cuban salsa singer Willy Chirino discusses fatherhood “It’s not easy” Iconic