Gov. Ron DeSantis late Wednesday dismissed a series of proposed constitutional amendments released last week by the Florida House to cut property taxes. DeSantis, who
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Execution date set for Florida man who raped, murdered his former manager at a convenience store
A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store is scheduled to be put to death in November
Florida lawmakers weigh major property tax cuts, giving homeowners new hope
Florida lawmakers are weighing sweeping proposals to slash property taxes for homeowners, a move that could reshape how cities fund essential services and offer relief
Prosecutors drop criminal charges against Florida man who abandoned dog during Hurricane Milton
Criminal charges have been dropped against a Florida man who authorities said abandoned his dog in floodwaters near a highway as residents evacuated Florida’s Gulf
Florida judge temporarily blocks transfer of Miami land for Trump’s presidential library
A Florida judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the planned transfer of prime downtown Miami land for Donald Trump’s future presidential library. Ruling emphasizes non-political nature
Broward County commissioner pushes back against DeSantis’ DOGE allegations concerning abuse, fraud and waste
By Jim DeFede Updated on: October 12, 2025 / 1:04 PM EDT / CBS Miami CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward County
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 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
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