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Florida's Cold Snap May Have Hammered Corals
February 4, 2010
Early reports from rare cold bleaching offer hope offshore.
Science
Florida’s Marco Rubio for Vice President in 2012?
January 13, 2010
He hasn’t even won the senate race yet but there is already chatter.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Florida Air Force ROTC Wins National Award
November 10, 2009
A few days before Veterans Day, Florida's Air Force ROTC brings home a national award.
Education - The Paper Trail
Police: Gunman Caught After Killing 1 in Orlando
November 6, 2009
Gunman surrendered to police after killing one person at an Orlando office building.
Nation & World
Fla. Governor Chooses Replacement for Sen. Martinez
August 28, 2009
Charlie Crist picks former chief of staff George LeMieux to replace Martinez.
Nation & World - Politics
Florida Schools to Charge for Excess Credit Hours
August 25, 2009
The Sunshine State will try a new approach, hoping to create more space in classes.
Education - The Paper Trail
Crist's Conundrum: Who to Pick to Replace Retiring Florida Sen. Martinez
August 20, 2009
Florida governor must choose temp carefully or ruin his own shot at the seat next year.
Opinion - Peter Roff
Who's Slaughtering Horses in South Florida?
August 12, 2009
Slitting animals' throats isn't cultural, it's cruel.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Tough Economy Forces Florida Atlantic Donor to Scale Back Donation
July 31, 2009
The original $16 million pledge has been cut to just $5 million because of the economy.
Education - The Paper Trail
Florida Gov. Crist Could Help GOP Keep Senate Seat
May 12, 2009
Crist announced this morning he will run for the seat held by retiring Sen. Mel Martinez.
Nation & World - Politics
Real Estate Trends in Miami
February 24, 2009
A look at the housing market in Miami
Money - The Home Front
Your Real Estate Budget in Miami
February 24, 2009
A look at how far your real estate dollar will stretch in Miami.
Money - The Home Front
Tumbling Asking Prices: Miami
February 24, 2009
A look at some homes in Miami that have been forced to reduce their listing prices.
Money - The Home Front
The ACLU Sues a Florida School District Over Gay-Straight Alliance
February 13, 2009
The district has prohibited two students from starting a Gay-Straight Alliance group on campus.
Education - On Education
The Mystery of the Ex-FBI Agent Missing in Iran
February 3, 2009
Richard Levinson's wife and Florida lawmakers appeal to the Obama administration for help on the case.
Nation & World - World
Cuba Plans New Offshore Drilling in Search for Big Oil Finds in the Gulf of Mexico
February 3, 2009
Should the U.S. trade embargo be eased to allow for energy cooperation?
Nation & World - Energy and Environment
Jeb Bush in the Senate? Why That’s a Bad Idea
December 8, 2008
But the scion of another political family, Caroline Kennedy, would serve the nation well as a senator.
Opinion - Bonnie Erbe
Jeb Bush, the Outstanding Governor of This Decade, Should Run for Senate
December 5, 2008
Martinez's decision not to run for re-election opens the door for Bush.
Opinion - Michael Barone
Judge in Miami Rules Florida Ban on Gay Adoption Unconstitutional
November 25, 2008
The ruling sets up a legal battle that could go all the way to the state's supreme court.
Nation & World - Nation
Florida Governor Supports Tuition Hike
November 21, 2008
Charlie Crist has opposed a hike in the past, but the state's economy has put higher education in a bind.
Education - The Paper Trail
America's Best Leaders: Manny Diaz, Mayor of Miami
November 19, 2008
A son of Cuban immigrants, Diaz leads one of the nation's major multi-cultural cities
Nation & World - America's Best Leaders
Sarah Palin Gets Cold Reception in Sunshine State GOP Gathering
November 13, 2008
There was a hint of a chill in the air from her potential rivals for the 2012 White House race.
Nation & World - Politics
Sex Scandal Fells Florida Democrat in Former Mark Foley District
November 4, 2008
Even a wave of Democratic voters cannot protect Tim Mahoney from defeat.
Nation & World - Campaign 2008
