Incurable bacteria citrus greening destroying Florida's citrus industry - CBS News

Incurable bacteria citrus greening destroying Florida's citrus industry CBS News (CBS News) For millions of Americans, part of the morning ritual is a glass of orange juice, but that sweet start to the day is now threatened. There's a disease spreading through Florida's multi-billion-dollar citrus crop. The malady is called citrus ... and more »

05/19/2013 02:41 AM

Florida shortens yellow lights, traffic tickets soar - Christian Science Monitor (blog)

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Florida shortens yellow lights, traffic tickets soar Christian Science Monitor (blog) The Florida Department of Transportation says that it reaps no financial benefit from red-light cams and had no incentive to trim yellow-light times. A spokesperson went on to say that any reductions in time to the bare minimum were implemented by ...

05/19/2013 03:00 AM

Florida jobless rate dips to 7.2 percent in April - Orlando Sentinel

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Florida jobless rate dips to 7.2 percent in April Orlando Sentinel Rick Scott, whose re-election bid is tied closely to the state's economy, took credit for the improving jobs picture in a statement issued by his office: "It is clear that our policies to create jobs for Florida families and attract new and expanding ... Unemployment continues to fall as consumer confidence reboundsSun-Sentinel Florida Unemployment Rate Drops; Miami Still StrugglingCBS Local Florida jobless rate drops to 7.2 percent in AprilTallahassee.com South Florida Business Journal -The News Herald -Sunshine State News all 375 news articles »

05/18/2013 05:03 AM

Michael Phelps comeback rumors swirl after Florida report - WJLA

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Michael Phelps comeback rumors swirl after Florida report WJLA A report Friday night from WBBH, an NBC television affiliate in Fort Myers, Fla., said Phelps will return to swimming with an eye toward competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The three-paragraph story on the station's Web site was posted by news anchor ... and more »

05/18/2013 11:56 PM

Brevard jobless rate falls to 7.3 percent - Florida Today

Brevard jobless rate falls to 7.3 percent Florida Today The number of people with jobs in April in Brevard rose 1,284 to 246,660 vs. 245,376 a month earlier, according to Friday's report from Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity. At the same time, Brevard's workforce increased by 800 people to 265 ... and more »

05/18/2013 02:17 PM

Gov. Rick Scott asks university presidents to lobby for caps on tuition increases - MiamiHerald.com

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Gov. Rick Scott asks university presidents to lobby for caps on tuition increases MiamiHerald.com TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Rick Scott has all but guaranteed a veto of the three-percent tuition increase in the state budget and he recently reached out to an unlikely group to aid his cause. All 12 state university presidents were asked to sign a letter ... Amazon warehouse deal in Florida dies over sales taxTampa Bay Business Journal (blog) Deal dies to build Amazon warehouse in FloridaOrlando Sentinel USF wants small tuition increase; Gov. Scott wants noneTbo.com InternetRetailer.com -Palm Beach Post (blog) -The Ledger all 39 news articles »

05/18/2013 08:30 AM

Florida: Key West Pride June 5-9 - MiamiHerald.com

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Florida: Key West Pride June 5-9 MiamiHerald.com Key West Pride will be celebrated June 5-9 honoring diversity, openness and freedom on the subtropical island internationally known as a top gay and lesbian vacation spot. Festival events include pool and dance parties, comedy and film, a street fair, ... and more »

05/18/2013 01:00 PM

Hyde5: Who do Heat want, Knicks or Pacers? - Sun-Sentinel

Hyde5: Who do Heat want, Knicks or Pacers? Sun-Sentinel So now Nick Saban says he's hurt that his former Dolphins assistant, Tim Davis, who's now at Florida. Called him, “the devil himself.” This comes after Vanderbilt coach James Franklin called Saban, “Nicky Satan,” this off-season as well. “Twice, on two ... and more »

05/18/2013 10:40 PM

Florida Everglades Rescue: William Cazanas And Son Will Stranded When ... - Huffington Post

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Florida Everglades Rescue: William Cazanas And Son Will Stranded When ... Huffington Post EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, FL - AUGUST 05: Roseate Spoonbills walk by the water in the Florida Everglades after the South Florida Water Management District announced it may reduce the size of the deal it had announced earlier in the year with U.S. ... Stranded father, son rescued from airboat in EvergladesSun-Sentinel Boat sinks, strands 2 in Florida EvergladesLocal 10 all 11 news articles »

05/18/2013 10:02 PM

Real-life 'Pain and Gain' victim tells story of survival - Sun-Sentinel

Real-life 'Pain and Gain' victim tells story of survival Sun-Sentinel Now the worst ordeal of his life is playing on the big screen in theaters across South Florida. Schiller, 55, walked into a Boynton Beach theater alone and watched "Pain & Gain," in which his trauma is portrayed by that actor who plays Monk on TV. He ...

05/18/2013 09:18 AM

Florida Orchestra violinist sweats it out on Cuba trip - Tampabay.com

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Florida Orchestra violinist sweats it out on Cuba trip Tampabay.com ST. PETERSBURG — Jeff Multer gained fresh appreciation for concert hall conditions in the United States last Sunday when he was a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. The concertmaster of the Florida Orchestra played the Sibelius ...

05/18/2013 12:39 AM

Florida man accused of staging home invasion in attack on wife - Fox News

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Florida man accused of staging home invasion in attack on wife Fox News A central Florida man is in jail after deputies say he wore a disguise while slashing his wife's face, then made up a story about a home invasion to cover up his actions. But Volusia County Sheriff's investigators say 29-year-old Timorthy Hunter ... Florida Man Timothy Hunter Allegedly Stages Home Invasion, Attacks Wife for ...Opposing Views all 6 news articles »

05/17/2013 10:57 PM

Christian Miller Decommits from Florida: Gators Lose No. 3 Overall OLB Recruit - Bleacher Report

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Christian Miller Decommits from Florida: Gators Lose No. 3 Overall OLB Recruit Bleacher Report Decommitments happen on a regular basis in the world of college football recruiting, but for Florida, the loss of 4-star outside linebacker Christian Miller is not something to gloss over. Miller is ranked as the No. 3 outside linebacker in the 2014 ... Florida football recruiting: 2014 LB Christian Miller decommits from Gators ...Alligator Army all 5 news articles »

05/18/2013 02:28 AM