Thursday, November 12, 2009

Florida

Florida Air Force ROTC Wins National Award

A few days before Veterans Day, Florida's Air Force ROTC brings home a national award. more >>

Police: Gunman Caught After Killing 1 in Orlando

Gunman surrendered to police after killing one person at an Orlando office building. more >>

Fla. Governor Chooses Replacement for Sen. Martinez

Charlie Crist picks former chief of staff George LeMieux to replace Martinez. more >>

Florida Schools to Charge for Excess Credit Hours

The Sunshine State will try a new approach, hoping to create more space in classes. more >>

Crist's Conundrum: Who to Pick to Replace Retiring Florida Sen. Martinez

Florida governor must choose temp carefully or ruin his own shot at the seat next year. more >>

Who's Slaughtering Horses in South Florida?

Slitting animals' throats isn't cultural, it's cruel. more >>

Tough Economy Forces Florida Atlantic Donor to Scale Back Donation

The original $16 million pledge has been cut to just $5 million because of the economy. more >>

Florida Keys Could be Lost to Rising Seas

Florida Gov. Crist Could Help GOP Keep Senate Seat

Crist announced this morning he will run for the seat held by retiring Sen. Mel Martinez. more >>

Beetle, Fungus Threaten Florida's Avocado Industry

Real Estate Trends in Miami

A look at the housing market in Miami more >>

Your Real Estate Budget in Miami

A look at how far your real estate dollar will stretch in Miami. more >>

Tumbling Asking Prices: Miami

A look at some homes in Miami that have been forced to reduce their listing prices. more >>

The ACLU Sues a Florida School District Over Gay-Straight Alliance

The district has prohibited two students from starting a Gay-Straight Alliance group on campus. more >>

The Mystery of the Ex-FBI Agent Missing in Iran

Richard Levinson's wife and Florida lawmakers appeal to the Obama administration for help on the case. more >>

Cuba Plans New Offshore Drilling in Search for Big Oil Finds in the Gulf of Mexico

Should the U.S. trade embargo be eased to allow for energy cooperation? more >>

Jeb Bush in the Senate? Why That’s a Bad Idea

But the scion of another political family, Caroline Kennedy, would serve the nation well as a senator. more >>

Jeb Bush, the Outstanding Governor of This Decade, Should Run for Senate

Martinez's decision not to run for re-election opens the door for Bush. more >>

Judge in Miami Rules Florida Ban on Gay Adoption Unconstitutional

The ruling sets up a legal battle that could go all the way to the state's supreme court. more >>

Florida Governor Supports Tuition Hike

Charlie Crist has opposed a hike in the past, but the state's economy has put higher education in a bind. more >>

America's Best Leaders: Manny Diaz, Mayor of Miami

A son of Cuban immigrants, Diaz leads one of the nation's major multi-cultural cities more >>

Sarah Palin Gets Cold Reception in Sunshine State GOP Gathering

There was a hint of a chill in the air from her potential rivals for the 2012 White House race. more >>

Sex Scandal Fells Florida Democrat in Former Mark Foley District

Even a wave of Democratic voters cannot protect Tim Mahoney from defeat. more >>

In Florida, Glitches Leave Thousands of Unscanned Ballots Piling Up, Warns Watchdog

Nonpartisan group says that ballots are being stuffed into lockboxes and duffel bags. more >>

5 States to Watch in Tonight’s Election Results

As the numbers come in tonight, here are the states that could determine the outcome of the election. more >>

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