By Jim DeFede Jim DeFede joined CBS4 News in January 2006 and serves as an investigative reporter for the station, as well as host of
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Florida man convicted of 1989 murder to be executed in December
Expanding a modern-era record for executions in a year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering
Campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida takes DeSantis administration to state Supreme Court
The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration in the state’s Supreme Court, alleging state elections officials are
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
Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times reporters provide insider updates on Hope Florida Foundation investigation
CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede updates us on the Hope Florida Foundation investigation as a state grand jury hears testimony in the scandal. He interviews
Progressive to refund nearly $1 billion to Florida auto insurance policyholders, Gov. DeSantis says
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said. While in
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls House approach to property taxes a political game
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
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