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Agreement sets stage for Florida budget talks
Nearly a month after leaving the Capitol without passing a budget, House and Senate leaders said Friday night they had reached an agreement that will
DeSantis signs bill expanding cellphone restrictions in Florida schools
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will expand a restriction on cellphone use in Florida
DeSantis signs bill enhancing charter school autonomy in Florida
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a measure that will make a series of changes related to charter
Snap Inc. asks judge to pause or dismiss Florida lawsuit accusing platform of violating state social media law
The company that operates Snapchat asked a federal judge this week to put on hold — or reject — a lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney
Understanding storm and hurricane categories: Why wind speed isn’t the whole story
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Tropical systems begin as tropical depressions, which are areas of low pressure with wind speeds of up to
How Fort Myers Beach is fighting to rebuild after hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton
Restaurants, resorts and residents of Fort Myers Beach are digging deep to recover after being slammed by two hurricanes in 2024 — and say they’re
For Florida Panthers, wrapping up 3rd consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn’t lead to celebrating
Bill Zito didn’t do any significant celebrating after the Florida Panthers wrapped up their third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. He got some
Over 100 undocumented immigrants arrested by ICE at Tallahassee construction sites
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live More than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites, including at an apartment project near
Florida homeowners urged to review insurance before hurricane season as options grow, premiums drop
As hurricane season approaches, South Florida residents like Daniel Benjamin and his wife, attorney Lindsey Abbondandolo, are taking steps to protect what matters most: their