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OrlandoSentinel.com - Florida News
10 May 2008 at 12:00am
Bill could take bite out of local menu policies
10 May 2008 at 12:00am
Wondering how many calories and how much fat are in that order of fettuccine Alfredo?
Casinos turn to cars to keep crowds coming
10 May 2008 at 12:00am
When payouts aren't enough to maintain gamblers' interest, a set of wheels works.
It's 8:30 on a Monday night, and Claire Allen waits behind a dozen other hopefuls to swipe her Players' Club card.
Florida touts adopting foster kids
10 May 2008 at 12:00am
Florida officials launched a statewide "Explore Adoption" campaign Friday aimed at getting more kids out of the state's foster-care system and into lifelong families.
Carjack victim rules out suspect
10 May 2008 at 12:00am
A Miami man arrested Friday at the Aventura Mall for disorderly conduct and questioned about two slayings and a carjacking last year at the Town Center mall in Boca Raton was not the man who committed the carjacking, the victim in that case told police.
Where would Hillary, John McCain or Barack dine?
7 May 2008 at 4:01pm
One Florida professor takes a guess based on the presidential candidates' demographics
Where would your presidential candidate eat?
Tri-Rail gains ridership
10 May 2008 at 12:00am
The South Florida commuter-rail line's efforts to get more money by adding a $2 tax on rental cars failed last week in Tallahassee, but its ridership continues to push new levels.
Lawyer faces cocaine charge
10 May 2008 at 12:00am
A Fort Lauderdale lawyer and candidate to head the Broward County Public Defender's Office is facing drug charges after Tallahassee airport security said they found cocaine in his jacket.
Diver pleads guilty to pearl theft
10 May 2008 at 12:00am
A salvage diver accused of stealing pearls from a South Florida shipwreck has been sentenced to a year of probation and community service.
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PalmBeachPost.com - Latest AP Florida Headlines
10 May 2008 at 5:24pm
Naples beats Pembroke Pines Charter 5-2
10 May 2008 at 4:16pm
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Alexis Farnella hit a two-run single in the sixth and Jaclyn Traina pitched seven strong innings as Naples beat Pembroke Pines Charter 5-2 to win the Class 4A state title Saturday.
AP Source: Ramirez close to long-term deal with Marlins
10 May 2008 at 4:03pm
MIAMI — With a new ballpark finally on the horizon, the Florida Marlins are beginning to loosen their purse strings.
Pelican slams into swimmer in Fla.
10 May 2008 at 2:19pm
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — An Ohio woman is recovering after a pelican slammed into her face while she was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico.
Maturing Olsen revives career with surprising Marlins
10 May 2008 at 12:22pm
MIAMI — Midway through the best game of his career, Scott Olsen was pitching as if double-parked. He threw a strike, caught the return toss from his catcher, took one step back to reposition himself on the rubber and looked in for another signal.
Feds indict 11 in online prescription drug scheme
10 May 2008 at 12:19pm
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Federal prosecutors charged 11 people with running an Internet prescription drug operation accused of taking in $77 million and illegally dispensing 44 million doses of medication.
Dream optimistic about drawing in new fans
10 May 2008 at 11:34am
ATLANTA — Ivory Latta gazed at the crowd during an exhibition game at Philips Arena, hoping the turnout of almost 8,000 was a sign of things to come for the Atlanta Dream.
Judge won't reconsider traffic tickets ruling
10 May 2008 at 10:41am
ORLANDO, Fla. — A central Florida judge will not reconsider a ruling that threw out about 7,000 citations given to motorists who failed to pay tolls on Florida's Turnpike.
Miami agrees to pay wrongfully convicted man $2.2 million
10 May 2008 at 10:34am
MIAMI — Officials in Miami have agreed to pay $2.2 million to a man wrongfully convicted of six murders and a rape.
First Coast News - Florida News
10 May 2008 at 5:18pm
Federal Marriage-for-Citizenship Sting Nets 80 Arrests
9 May 2008 at 5:32pm
South Florida Candidate Facing Drug Charges
9 May 2008 at 10:37am
Fondler Found Not Guilty On Sleepwalking Defense
9 May 2008 at 10:34am
Hulk Hogan's Son Facing Possible Prison
9 May 2008 at 10:22am
Iguana Causes Power outage for 20,000 in Florida
9 May 2008 at 9:52am
Spain Claims $500 Million in Shipwreck Treasure From Florida Company
9 May 2008 at 9:16am
Facebook, States Set Bullying, Predator Safeguards
8 May 2008 at 10:47pm
Appeals Court Rules Against Peanut Farmers
8 May 2008 at 10:22pm
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Florida News
Fire Peril Grows Across Dry Region
10 May 2008 at 7:13am
"Each day we go without rain is making it drier and drier and drier." A protracted drought, expected to persist until June, is providing ideal wildfire conditions across central and southern Florida. via The Ledger
Delegates matter
10 May 2008 at 2:32am
"This proposal does not honor the 600,000 votes that were cast in Michigan's January primary. Those votes must be counted" And it's also clear now that Florida and Michigan will have delegates that count. via Mydd.com
FDLE Launches New Domestic Security Alert Notification System for Florida Bus...
9 May 2008 at 9:53pm
"FDLE has done a great job of creating an effective system to keep businesses aware of security news as well as give businesses a way to get information back to FDLE regarding suspicious activity." Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey, in conjunction with Florida's Regional Domestic Security Task Forces and business partners, today unveiled a new alert system designed to ... via Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Iguana cuts power to 20,000 in South Florida
9 May 2008 at 5:33pm
Officials say an iguana was responsible for a power outage for 20,000 South Florida Residents. via WSVN-TV Miami Beach
Fate Of Hulk Hogan's Son Goes Before Judge
9 May 2008 at 12:57pm
A Florida judge will soon decide whether Hulk Hogan's son deserves to go to prison for critically injuring a friend during a street race. Prosecutors say 17-year-old Nick Bollea will essentially throw himself on the mercy of the court Friday afternoon when he agrees to drop his fight against a felony reckless driving charge. Immediately afterward, a sentencing hearing will begin in Clearwater on Florida's Gulf Coast. Bollea faces punishments ranging from probation to five years imprisonment. Read more
Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Remembered at Florida Capitol
9 May 2008 at 8:28am
"Public safety is the most important reason government exists. The founding fathers placed it in our constitution that we should ensure domestic tranquility. Those that we honor today did that more than anyone" They come once a year in full regalia to pay tribute to their fallen brothers and sisters. via WCTV Tallahassee
Man Pleads Guilty to Human Trafficking and Alien Smuggling Charges in Florida
9 May 2008 at 3:54am
"Despite the defendant's efforts to allow the passage of time to diminish his crimes, we remain committed to make every effort to see that these criminals are brought to justice." Juan Luis Cadena-Sosa pleaded guilty today to federal civil rights violations for conspiring to smuggle Mexican women and girls into the United States and to place them in a condition of involuntary servitude, ... via Earth Times
Fla. Dems ask national party to seat presidential delegation
8 May 2008 at 11:11pm
"There is movement toward really recognizing Florida's importance in the primary and in the general election." Florida's Democratic congressional delegation called on the national party Thursday to seat the state's delegation based on its January primary, and the state party is growing more hopeful that the campaigns ... via WINK-TV Fort Myers
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