A man convicted of raping and killing a 6-year-old girl in central Florida is scheduled to be put to death in November under a death
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Property taxes to take center stage when Florida Legislature convenes in 2026
Property taxes in Florida will likely take center stage when the legislature convenes in January. CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with State Representative
Florida faces $340 million SNAP bill as work requirements expand, payment errors remain high under new federal law
As an increasing number of Florida food-stamp recipients will have to meet work requirements to remain eligible, the state faces a potential hefty bill from
Video shows Florida officers
A large iguana was caught and thrown into the back of a police car after recently causing a stir in a Central Florida neighborhood. In
Fire heavily damages Margate home, knocks out power to 13 nearby houses
A house fire broke out on Thursday on Southwest 36th Street in Margate, causing major damage and prompting a large emergency response. Fire crews arrived
Naked Florida man chases Walmart workers, found
A man was arrested early Wednesday after police say he was found naked and behaving erratically outside a Walmart in North Florida. According to the
Florida city to vote on flags to represent LGBTQ+, Black communities after Gov. Ron DeSantis erases murals
The Florida city of St. Petersburg, long a bastion of LGBTQ+ rights and mindful of its racially segregated past, is considering approval of two flags
Publix to allow open carry in stores, prompting mixed reactions from shoppers
Shoppers are split after Publix announced it will now allow customers to openly carry firearms inside its stores. The decision comes about two weeks after
Florida lawmaker proposes lowering minimum age for rifle purchases from 21 to 18
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Amid a U.S. Supreme Court case on the issue, House Majority Leader Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island, on Wednesday
Trump endorses Uthmeier for Florida attorney general, signals strong support for 2026 election
Trump backs Uthmeier for Florida attorney general Trump backs Uthmeier for Florida attorney general 02:34 President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed Florida Attorney General James