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An hourlong documentary exploring the treatment of the mentally ill in Florida's criminal justice system.
Cindee Murphy, the mother of Tristin Murphy who killed himself while in custody, talks about her son's ordeal and her visit to the Florida Legislature.
Cindee Murphy, the mother of Tristin Murphy who killed himself while in custody, meets with incoming Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez and other legislators.
CBS News Miami's documentary, Warehoused, getting attention from Tallahassee lawmakers.
The judge who sentenced a 37-year-old man to prison on a littering charge – two months before he killed himself with a chainsaw on a work detail at a state prison – is urging the Florida Legislature to take action to address the growing crisis of needlessly placing people with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system.
The lanes were closed to traffic between University Drive and Red Road due to the fire.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded quickly, containing the damage to a common area and the roof above it.
Prosecutors said a search of a NYC apartment yielded photos and videos allegedly documenting criminal behavior.
The Town of Surfside is set to meet to discuss the findings and explore possible solutions.
Attorney General Ashley Moody's office filed two documents urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
In 2023, the measure had no support from Democrats. This time, it had two Democratic votes.
Texas and 18 other states have recently enacted laws requiring pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors.
The federal government already collects tariffs, and deposits them in the General Fund of the United States.
The fast-moving legal battle over the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks to Tarrio's attorney Nayib Hassan about why he thinks Tarrio deserves one.
State Rep. Hillary Cassel is the second former Democratic lawmaker in Florida to join the Republican Party.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, gives a brief roundup of new Florida laws and how they may affect you.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober about the science behind age restrictions for social media.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks about the future of property insurance in South Florida with founder and president of Florida Policy Project.