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What's Hot :: South Florida, February 9 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:05:01 GMT In its month long continuation of its 16th anniversary, The Pride Factory features 15% off all underwear from today until February 15th.
11 Arrested in Mexico-Florida Drug Operation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:24 GMT Eleven individuals appeared in court today, following arrests in a multi-district investigation focused on a Mexican drug organization.
Florida gets waiver from No Child Left Behind law Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:55:36 GMT Florida has been granted a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind law, which will free it from the constraints of complicated school accountability rules and allow it to use its school grading system as the sole judge of public education.
Group uses billboard to demand immigration law Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:36:50 GMT The Associated Press has learned that President Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states from the strict requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law.
Planation Oaks Students Learn 2-Steps to Save a Life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:26:38 GMT Who: St. Vincent's HealthCare, Plantation Oaks Elementary School and the American Heart Association-First Coast Market What: Mass Hands-Only CPR instruction of more than 100 5th grade students attending Plantation Oaks Elementary School When: Thursday, February 9, 2012 beginning at 9 a.m. Where: Plantation Oaks Elementary School 4150 Plantation ... (more)
Panel narrowly OKs Fla. food stamp sweets ban Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:17:05 GMT Legislation that would ban the use of food stamps to buy candy and other junk food remains alive in the Florida Legislature after a close call.
Florida teen charged with stabbing grandmother over 90 times, wanted to make uncle 'suffer' Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:17:04 GMT A Florida teenager was charged Wednesday with murdering his grandmother by stabbing her 93 times and shooting her in the head with a crossbow.
Court denies death appeal of man in 1980 St. Pete murder, rape Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:07:22 GMT The Florida Supreme Court has denied a stay of execution for a man scheduled to be put to death next Wednesday.
Gov. Scott names 3 to Florida Women's Hall of Fame Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:07:53 GMT Three women distinguished in their professional careers and made a difference for thousands of people are headed to the Florida Women's Hall of Fame.
Judge Orders Florida Man To Take His Wife on a Date Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:58:00 GMT Just in time for Valentine's Day, a Florida judge ruled on Tuesday that a man involved in a scuffle with his wife treat her to an evening at a local bowling alley and a romantic meal at Red Lobster.
UF fraternity suspended in wake of investigation Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:58:16 GMT Officials say a fraternity at the University of Florida has been suspended for hazing and is under investigation by campus police.
Governor questions state Health Dept. bill Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:58:15 GMT Florida Gov. Rick Scott says he's "not on board" with a House proposal that would shift public-health responsibilities from the state to the counties.
Florida legislators reject attempt to clarify states regulation of slot machines Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:43:25 GMT They have indirectly authorized the expansion of gambling in the past six months as lawyers for parimutuels found holes in state laws and opened the door to slot machines at parimutuels across the state and table-game look-alikes at existing racinos.
Senate vote set on Fla. water pollution rules Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:33:48 GMT The Senate is set for a roll call Wednesday on a bill that would waive a requirement for the Legislature to approve the rules.
Florida property tax cut proposal dies in committee Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:19:32 GMT A ballot proposal that would have further slashed property taxes for Florida homeowners failed on a tie vote in a House subcommittee Tuesday after opponents said it would shift the tax burden to non-homestead properties and "bully" local governments.
No cigar: Economic embargo on Cuba turns 50 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:10:03 GMT When it started, American teenagers were doing "The Twist." The United States had yet to put a man into orbit around the Earth.
Ex-South Florida politician to plead guilty to tax charges in federal corruption probe Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:59:58 GMT A former Fort Lauderdale politician who is the only elected official charged in a major federal public corruption probe of Tallahassee's "pay-to-play" politics has decided to plead guilty to tax-evasion offenses.
Fewer shark attacks reported in Florida, U.S. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:50:07 GMT Fewer swimmers experienced the horror of a shark attack off American waters in 2011, but globally fatalities from the jaws of the ocean's apex predator reached a two-decade high, according to the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File.
Sex-offender spike: Florida sees 74 percent hike in five years Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:40:57 GMT Registered sexual predator Robert Quinn Keeter, 55, was arrested in Orlando last month after a 7-year-old girl accused him of molesting her.
Florida Senator Wants to Keep Food Stamp Users from Buying Sweets Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:35:53 GMT In an attempt to cut down on purchases of junk food on the government's dime, Florida Sen.
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