For the winner of the historic $590 million Powerball jackpot, it will be crucial to assemble a good team of advisers.
A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year in Miami has learned to play guitar as he continues treatment for his injuries.
A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year in Miami has learned to play guitar as he continues treatment for his injuries.
The last of the suspects to be charged with the death of a Florida A & M University drum major during a hazing ritual has a date in court.
The last of the suspects to be charged with the death of a Florida A & M University drum major during a hazing ritual has a date in court.
Several Florida former foster youth are joining dozens of foster youth from around the country on Capitol Hill to shadow U.S. lawmakers.
Several Florida former foster youth are joining dozens of foster youth from around the country on Capitol Hill to shadow U.S. lawmakers.
Two female police officers with the Miami-Dade County school system have settled lawsuits accusing the former police chief of sexually harassing them.
Two female police officers with the Miami-Dade County school system have settled lawsuits accusing the former police chief of sexually harassing them.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is leaving the country for his eighth overseas trade-related trip in the last two-and-half years.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is leaving the country for his eighth overseas trade-related trip in the last two-and-half years.
Members of Florida's State Board of Education are getting an update on a series of education measures that were passed by the Florida Legislature this session.
Members of Florida's State Board of Education are getting an update on a series of education measures that were passed by the Florida Legislature this session.
A Louisiana judge has ordered former Miami Dolphins running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1.
A Louisiana judge has ordered former Miami Dolphins running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Los Angeles have made some unusual seizures, including elephant meat, a dead primate and hundreds of handbags made from the skin of snakes, lizards and crocodiles.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Los Angeles have made some unusual seizures, including elephant meat, a dead primate and hundreds of handbags made from the skin of snakes, lizards and crocodiles.
The parents of a Tampa woman who says she was tricked by her boyfriend into taking a pill that led to a miscarriage are speaking out, saying no woman should ever have to endure such a "horrific act."
The parents of a Tampa woman who says she was tricked by her boyfriend into taking a pill that led to a miscarriage are speaking out, saying no woman should ever have to endure such a "horrific act."
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed a new $74.1 billion state budget into law. The new budget covers spending from July 1 to June 30, 2013.
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed a new $74.1 billion state budget into law. The new budget covers spending from July 1 to June 30, 2013.
A federal judge has dismissed one of the two counts in the indictment of a former BP executive who was charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil leaking in 2010 from the...
A federal judge has dismissed one of the two counts in the indictment of a former BP executive who was charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil leaking in 2010 from the company's...
For the winner of the historic $590 million Powerball jackpot, it will be crucial to assemble a good team of advisers.
For the winner of the historic $590 million Powerball jackpot, it will be crucial to assemble a good team of advisers.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is vetoing nearly $400 million from the state's new budget. Scott on Monday signed the $74.1 billion budget into law but axed a series of projects including millions for college buildings, health...
Universal Orlando has raised the price of a one-day, single-park ticket to $92.
Universal Orlando has raised the price of a one-day, single-park ticket to $92.
Wildlife officials say a Burmese python nearly 19 feet long has been captured in South Florida.
Wildlife officials say a Burmese python nearly 19 feet long has been captured in South Florida.
Florida shoppers this August will get to buy computers without having to pay sales taxes.
Florida shoppers this August will get to buy computers without having to pay sales taxes.
So far the winner hasn't come forward to claim the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
So far the winner hasn't come forward to claim the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
Officials at MacDill Air Force base say a member of their medical operations squadron has died in a traffic accident.
Officials at MacDill Air Force base say a member of their medical operations squadron has died in a traffic accident.
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.
A South Florida woman has been charged with visa fraud after authorities say she falsely promised 143 Haitians and told the federal government there were jobs waiting for them in the U.S.
A South Florida woman has been charged with visa fraud after authorities say she falsely promised 143 Haitians and told the federal government there were jobs waiting for them in the U.S.
Phone counselors are now available to help long-term care Medicaid recipients choose their health plans.
Phone counselors are now available to help long-term care Medicaid recipients choose their health plans.
A 50-year-old man is accused of attacking four people with a fillet knife in an Indian Rocks Beach bar.
A 50-year-old man is accused of attacking four people with a fillet knife in an Indian Rocks Beach bar.
The body of a man was found following an explosion inside a north Florida mobile home.
The body of a man was found following an explosion inside a north Florida mobile home.
A woman fell from a third floor balcony of a Gainesville apartment during a party.
A woman fell from a third floor balcony of a Gainesville apartment during a party.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
Four people are safe after their boat caught fire off St. Pete Beach.
Four people are safe after their boat caught fire off St. Pete Beach.
Police arrested a Miami Gardens man after asking for the public's help in finding his missing daughter.
Police arrested a Miami Gardens man after asking for the public's help in finding his missing daughter.
It will be an anxious wait for a small Florida city to find out who won the biggest Powerball jackpot in history.
It will be an anxious wait for a small Florida city to find out who won the biggest Powerball jackpot in history.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say they have arrested an inmate who escaped from a Mississippi state work camp. They also arrested the woman they say helped him flee.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say they have arrested an inmate who escaped from a Mississippi state work camp. They also arrested the woman they say helped him flee.
A 20-year-old woman has died after the scooter she was riding in was rear ended by a Hummer in southwest Florida.
A 20-year-old woman has died after the scooter she was riding in was rear ended by a Hummer in southwest Florida.
A worker on a cargo ship docked in South Florida is recovering from injuries after officials say he was struck by a cargo container.
A worker on a cargo ship docked in South Florida is recovering from injuries after officials say he was struck by a cargo container.
Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in the woods in southwest Florida.
Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in the woods in southwest Florida.
Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero.
A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $140,847.88 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $140,847.88 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $12 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $12 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.
A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.
A 19-year-old high school student has been arrested after authorities say she bit her boyfriend's penis when he refused to have sex with her.
A man has died after authorities say he fell from a 16th floor balcony of a downtown Jacksonville hotel.
A man has died after authorities say he fell from a 16th floor balcony of a downtown Jacksonville hotel.
Authorities are investigating after they say a fight erupted between two neighbors over their dogs led to a shooting in South Florida.
Authorities are investigating after they say a fight erupted between two neighbors over their dogs led to a shooting in South Florida.
Authorities are searching by land and sea for an 8-year-old Autistic boy who went missing while vacationing in the Florida Panhandle.
Authorities are searching by land and sea for an 8-year-old Autistic boy who went missing while vacationing in the Florida Panhandle.
Authorities are searching for the man they say stole an off-duty deputy's purse that held her badge and gun at a central Florida grocery store.
Authorities are searching for the man they say stole an off-duty deputy's purse that held her badge and gun at a central Florida grocery store.
A Cocoa couple has been charged after police said they found pipe bombs and a cache of weapons inside their central Florida home.
A Cocoa couple has been charged after police said they found pipe bombs and a cache of weapons inside their central Florida home.
A Panhandle marine park has a new addition to its family - a baby bottlenose dolphin. And it's a girl.
A Panhandle marine park has a new addition to its family - a baby bottlenose dolphin. And it's a girl.
Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a bus and killed at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a bus and killed at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
A man and his 13-year-old son have been rescued after their airboat sank in the Florida Everglades.
A man and his 13-year-old son have been rescued after their airboat sank in the Florida Everglades.
Republican tea party favorite and former U.S. Congressman Allen West is joining Fox News as a political contributor.
Republican tea party favorite and former U.S. Congressman Allen West is joining Fox News as a political contributor.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.
Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.
Family members say the 90-year-old southwest Florida man who was trapped in his car for two days earlier this year has died.
Family members say the 90-year-old southwest Florida man who was trapped in his car for two days earlier this year has died.
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade made one high school senior's night when he showed up unexpectedly at her prom.
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade made one high school senior's night when he showed up unexpectedly at her prom.
Authorities say an 86-year-old central Florida mother has confessed to fatally shooting her son in self-defense.
Authorities say an 86-year-old central Florida mother has confessed to fatally shooting her son in self-defense.
A team from the University of Miami Hospital is sharing their story after being summoned to Panama to rescue an NCIS federal agent.
A team from the University of Miami Hospital is sharing their story after being summoned to Panama to rescue an NCIS federal agent.
Two Good Samaritans are being praised after authorities say they rescued a disabled veteran whose wheelchair rolled into a southwest Florida pond.
Two Good Samaritans are being praised after authorities say they rescued a disabled veteran whose wheelchair rolled into a southwest Florida pond.
A 14-month-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was hit by a vehicle and dragged for several feet.
A 14-month-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was hit by a vehicle and dragged for several feet.
A South Florida doctor is facing up to two decades in prison after pleading guilty to drug and tax charges arising from an illegal pill mill operation.
A South Florida doctor is facing up to two decades in prison after pleading guilty to drug and tax charges arising from an illegal pill mill operation.
A new art museum being built in South Florida has received a $15 million gift from an anonymous donor
A new art museum being built in South Florida has received a $15 million gift from an anonymous donor
A man driving a pickup truck died after crashing into a Tampa Bay area school bus.
A man driving a pickup truck died after crashing into a Tampa Bay area school bus.
An American Airlines flight that was headed to Miami from Brazil has made an emergency landing in Aruba because of a mechanical problem.
An American Airlines flight that was headed to Miami from Brazil has made an emergency landing in Aruba because of a mechanical problem.
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer is defending himself against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial.
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer is defending himself against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial.
Fashion designer Donna Karan is promoting Haitian artisanship.
Fashion designer Donna Karan is promoting Haitian artisanship.
A southwest Florida deputy and his girlfriend have been charged with growing marijuana at their home.
A southwest Florida deputy and his girlfriend have been charged with growing marijuana at their home.
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
A Tampa Bay area man has been convicted of killing his ailing wife.
A Tampa Bay area man has been convicted of killing his ailing wife.
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
A Tampa Bay area girl throwing the first pitch at a Rays game got a big surprise from her father, who had been stationed in Afghanistan for the past two years.
A Tampa Bay area girl throwing the first pitch at a Rays game got a big surprise from her father, who had been stationed in Afghanistan for the past two years.
Hialeah's former mayor and his wife have been released on bail after surrendering to face federal tax evasion charges.
Hialeah's former mayor and his wife have been released on bail after surrendering to face federal tax evasion charges.
Exactly 100 years after making the first successful flight between Key West and Havana, Cuba, aviation pioneer Domingo Rosillo del Toro is being honored.
Exactly 100 years after making the first successful flight between Key West and Havana, Cuba, aviation pioneer Domingo Rosillo del Toro is being honored.
Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands have decided not to prosecute two Americans accused of having one bullet each in their luggage at the airport in the British territory.
Authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands have decided not to prosecute two Americans accused of having one bullet each in their luggage at the airport in the British territory.
Sentencing has been delayed for a Muslim cleric convicted in South Florida of supporting the Pakistani Taliban terror organization.
Sentencing has been delayed for a Muslim cleric convicted in South Florida of supporting the Pakistani Taliban terror organization.
The automatic budget cuts that grounded the Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds are taking a toll on performers, air show announcers, concessionaires, vendors and others who depend on air shows and the...
The automatic budget cuts that grounded the Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds are taking a toll on performers, air show announcers, concessionaires, vendors and others who depend on air shows and the millions of...
The commission working to preserve the culture of slave descendants on the Southeast coast will be hiring an executive director now that the federal government has approved its management plan.
The commission working to preserve the culture of slave descendants on the Southeast coast will be hiring an executive director now that the federal government has approved its management plan.
The attorney who represented O.J. Simpson during his armed robbery trial in Las Vegas has begun testifying at a hearing in which the former football star is seeking a new trial.
The attorney who represented O.J. Simpson during his armed robbery trial in Las Vegas has begun testifying at a hearing in which the former football star is seeking a new trial.
One of Gov. Rick Scott's top priorities this year is now law.
One of Gov. Rick Scott's top priorities this year is now law.
U.S. Coast Guard officials say they have returned nearly two dozen Cuban migrants to their homeland.
U.S. Coast Guard officials say they have returned nearly two dozen Cuban migrants to their homeland.
A South Florida woman faces aggravated manslaughter charges in the death of her 11-month-old son who was left inside a vehicle.
A South Florida woman faces aggravated manslaughter charges in the death of her 11-month-old son who was left inside a vehicle.
A Tampa man got more than he bargained for when he opened his door to let the dog out. A black bear was in his backyard.
A Tampa man got more than he bargained for when he opened his door to let the dog out. A black bear was in his backyard.
The Miami Herald has vacated its longtime headquarters on Biscayne Bay.
The Miami Herald has vacated its longtime headquarters on Biscayne Bay.
Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a shooting victim was dropped off at a convenience store in Pasco County.
Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a shooting victim was dropped off at a convenience store in Pasco County.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $51,304.76, the Florida Lottery said Friday.
Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $51,304.76, the Florida Lottery said Friday.
A 24-year-old man faces up to 30 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter and child neglect in the death of his 5-month-old son.
A 24-year-old man faces up to 30 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter and child neglect in the death of his 5-month-old son.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
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.
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.
A convicted felon who was recently released from prison hid under a woman's bed after she let him into her house by mistake while police were searching for him.
A convicted felon who was recently released from prison hid under a woman's bed after she let him into her house by mistake while police were searching for him.
Sen. John Thune and University of South Dakota President James Abbott will be among the colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth on Friday.
Sen. John Thune and University of South Dakota President James Abbott will be among the colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth on Friday.
Dozens of tea party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service operate with small budgets and rarely displayed overt partisan activities.
Dozens of tea party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service operate with small budgets and rarely displayed overt partisan activities.
Fashion designer Donna Karan is visiting Miami's Little Haiti.
Fashion designer Donna Karan is visiting Miami's Little Haiti.
For the second time in a week, a prescribed burn has been planned at a state park in Jensen Beach for ecological reasons.
For the second time in a week, a prescribed burn has been planned at a state park in Jensen Beach for ecological reasons.
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested the parents of a 23-month-old boy left in an SUV for eight hours.
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested the parents of a 23-month-old boy left in an SUV for eight hours.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is using social media to tout the latest jobless numbers.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is using social media to tout the latest jobless numbers.
Authorities in South Florida say 33 more people have been charged in a three-year crackdown on staged auto accidents used to defraud insurance companies out of millions of dollars.
Authorities in South Florida say 33 more people have been charged in a three-year crackdown on staged auto accidents used to defraud insurance companies out of millions of dollars.
The Sierra Club has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to order the Public Service Commission to again reconsider its approval of the coal-fired power plant Mississippi Power Co. is building in Kemper County.
The Sierra Club has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to order the Public Service Commission to again reconsider its approval of the coal-fired power plant Mississippi Power Co. is building in Kemper County.
A South Beach nightclub operator has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a scam that used so-called "B-Girls" to lure wealthy tourists into secret bars where they were charged exorbitant amounts on credit cards...
A South Beach nightclub operator has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a scam that used so-called "B-Girls" to lure wealthy tourists into secret bars where they were charged exorbitant amounts on credit cards for...
A Florida Panhandle deputy shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop.
A Florida Panhandle deputy shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is reappointing three agency heads passed over by the Florida Senate.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is reappointing three agency heads passed over by the Florida Senate.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.
A Jacksonville, Fla., man, who pleaded guilty in October to aggravated DUI, now says he didn't know what he was doing and wants the Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn his conviction.
A Jacksonville, Fla., man, who pleaded guilty in October to aggravated DUI, now says he didn't know what he was doing and wants the Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn his conviction.
A former South Florida mayor is facing federal tax evasion charges.
A former South Florida mayor is facing federal tax evasion charges.
Florida's overall crime rate is dropping.
Florida's overall crime rate is dropping.
A new smartphone application allows tourists and residents in central Florida to see maps of major lakes in the area while catching up some fishing tips.
A new smartphone application allows tourists and residents in central Florida to see maps of major lakes in the area while catching up some fishing tips.
NASA says an impromptu spacewalk seems to have fixed a big ammonia leak at the International Space Station.
NASA says an impromptu spacewalk seems to have fixed a big ammonia leak at the International Space Station.
O.J. Simpson is back in a Las Vegas courtroom for Day 4 of his bid for a new trial on his 2008 conviction in a hotel room heist involving two sports memorabilia dealers.
O.J. Simpson is back in a Las Vegas courtroom for Day 4 of his bid for a new trial on his 2008 conviction in a hotel room heist involving two sports memorabilia dealers.
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo has a new addition - an endangered Indian rhinoceros calf.
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo has a new addition - an endangered Indian rhinoceros calf.
There's finally a crack in the dam blocking the natural flow of water into Everglades National Park.
There's finally a crack in the dam blocking the natural flow of water into Everglades National Park.
Police shot a teenager and arrested another suspect while investigating a car theft inside a rental car return area at Jacksonville International Airport in Florida.
Police shot a teenager and arrested another suspect while investigating a car theft inside a rental car return area at Jacksonville International Airport in Florida.
Authorities are investigating after the bodies of a girl and a woman washed up on the shoreline of Sherman Cover near the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
Authorities are investigating after the bodies of a girl and a woman washed up on the shoreline of Sherman Cover near the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
Wildlife officials are investigating the suspicious death of a crocodile that laid its eggs in a Florida Keys yard.
Wildlife officials are investigating the suspicious death of a crocodile that laid its eggs in a Florida Keys yard.
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $11 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Thursday.
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $11 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Thursday.
No "Fantasy 5" game players picked all five winning numbers, meaning the 346 tickets with four numbers correct are worth $555 each, the Florida Lottery said Thursday.
No "Fantasy 5" game players picked all five winning numbers, meaning the 346 tickets with four numbers correct are worth $555 each, the Florida Lottery said Thursday.
The man accused of stealing an expensive bracelet from an Aberdeen jewelry store has been sentenced to serve 4 ½ years in prison.
The man accused of stealing an expensive bracelet from an Aberdeen jewelry store has been sentenced to serve 4 ½ years in prison.
Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the east Pacific hurricane season is gradually strengthening off the coast of Mexico.
Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the east Pacific hurricane season is gradually strengthening off the coast of Mexico.
Two pedestrians died when a minivan hit them as the crossed State Road 7 near Fort Lauderdale.
Two pedestrians died when a minivan hit them as the crossed State Road 7 near Fort Lauderdale.
BP is seeking to stop paying millions of dollars in what it calls spurious compensation claims stemming from the catastrophic 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP is seeking to stop paying millions of dollars in what it calls spurious compensation claims stemming from the catastrophic 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
A 19-year-old with a loaded gun he says he inherited from his grandfather was stopped by Transportation Safety Administration officers at Daytona Beach International Airport.
A 19-year-old with a loaded gun he says he inherited from his grandfather was stopped by Transportation Safety Administration officers at Daytona Beach International Airport.
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press Federal health officials say they want to overhaul federally funded child care facilities across the country, beefing up safety standards for employees and...
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press Federal health officials say they want to overhaul federally funded child care facilities across the country, beefing up safety standards for employees and requiring states...
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
A former Republican state lawmaker who voted for bills to expand the Florida Lottery is an even bigger fan after winning roughly $815,000 in a scratch-off game.
A former Republican state lawmaker who voted for bills to expand the Florida Lottery is an even bigger fan after winning roughly $815,000 in a scratch-off game.
Federal authorities say the son of a Tampa-area fertility doctor is accused of tricking his girlfriend into taking an abortion drug to kill her unborn child.
Federal authorities say the son of a Tampa-area fertility doctor is accused of tricking his girlfriend into taking an abortion drug to kill her unborn child.
Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.
Two small central Kentucky cities top a list of what one business magazine considers the best small cities in the United States.
A group that is opposed to the demolition of the city's pier and the construction of a new, $50 million structure has filed petitions with the city to take the issue to voters - or to scrap the plan altogether.
A group that is opposed to the demolition of the city's pier and the construction of a new, $50 million structure has filed petitions with the city to take the issue to voters - or to scrap the plan altogether.
Mooring buoys near coral reefs are among the recommendations in more than a dozen conservation plans that Florida wildlife officials want the public to review.
Mooring buoys near coral reefs are among the recommendations in more than a dozen conservation plans that Florida wildlife officials want the public to review.
A Tallahassee group with close business ties is rolling out its annual list of recommended budget vetoes.
A Tallahassee group with close business ties is rolling out its annual list of recommended budget vetoes.
An appeals court says there's no evidence of vindictiveness in a 20-year prison sentence imposed on a former Miami judge convicted in a fraud case.
An appeals court says there's no evidence of vindictiveness in a 20-year prison sentence imposed on a former Miami judge convicted in a fraud case.
The Haitian Compas Festival is marking its 15th anniversary in Miami.
The Haitian Compas Festival is marking its 15th anniversary in Miami.
A 9-month-old Florida panther has been rescued after a man spotted the injured kitten on his way to work.
A 9-month-old Florida panther has been rescued after a man spotted the injured kitten on his way to work.
Forecasters say the first tropical storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season is strengthening off the coast of Mexico.
Forecasters say the first tropical storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season is strengthening off the coast of Mexico.
A teen suspect was wounded in a police-involved shooting at Jacksonville International Airport.
A teen suspect was wounded in a police-involved shooting at Jacksonville International Airport.
Nicaraguan authorities say they have deported a U.S. man wanted for fraud and money laundering in his home country.
Nicaraguan authorities say they have deported a U.S. man wanted for fraud and money laundering in his home country.
Two men have died while swimming off Florida beaches in the past two days.
Two men have died while swimming off Florida beaches in the past two days.
A new GPS satellite has been launched into space.
A new GPS satellite has been launched into space.
The Eastern Conference finals are one win away for the Miami Heat, who have outscored the Chicago Bulls by 70 points in their last three games. Miami can close out this second-round series with a win tonight.
A Florida teenager who was accused of igniting a chemical explosion on school grounds - and who became the subject of a social media campaign on her behalf - will not face criminal charges.
A Florida teenager who was accused of igniting a chemical explosion on school grounds - and who became the subject of a social media campaign on her behalf - will not face criminal charges.
State tourism officials say that more people visited Florida in the first three months of 2013 than any other quarter in the state's history.
State tourism officials say that more people visited Florida in the first three months of 2013 than any other quarter in the state's history.
The chairman and CEO of the Tampa Bay Times has been elected chairman of the Pulitzer Prize Board.
The chairman and CEO of the Tampa Bay Times has been elected chairman of the Pulitzer Prize Board.
A central Florida man has been charged in the deaths of an elderly couple killed in a traffic crash on Christmas Eve.
A central Florida man has been charged in the deaths of an elderly couple killed in a traffic crash on Christmas Eve.
Environmental groups are suing the National Park Service over a series of off-road vehicle trails in the Big Cypress National Preserve in southwest Florida.
Environmental groups are suing the National Park Service over a series of off-road vehicle trails in the Big Cypress National Preserve in southwest Florida.
The crew of the International Space Station is boldly going where no one has gone before - to see the new "Star Trek" film.
The crew of the International Space Station is boldly going where no one has gone before - to see the new "Star Trek" film.
Florida is heading into storm season with some good news.
Florida is heading into storm season with some good news.
A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.
A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.
The Polk County School Board hasn't come to any decisions about a Bartow High School student who is accused of igniting a chemical explosion on school property.
The Polk County School Board hasn't come to any decisions about a Bartow High School student who is accused of igniting a chemical explosion on school property.
The president of Florida Atlantic University has resigned amid a series of controversies that have rocked the school in recent months.
The president of Florida Atlantic University has resigned amid a series of controversies that have rocked the school in recent months.
The Florida Supreme Court is rejecting a final appeal from the killer of a 10-year-old-girl.
The Florida Supreme Court is rejecting a final appeal from the killer of a 10-year-old-girl.
President Barack Obama is honoring police officers killed in the line of duty, saying members of law enforcement never let down their guard and that the public they serve should "never let slide our gratitude."
President Barack Obama is honoring police officers killed in the line of duty, saying members of law enforcement never let down their guard and that the public they serve should "never let slide our gratitude."
Authorities in South Florida are investigating whether there are connections between recent burglaries at the homes of Miami Heat players Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem.
Authorities in South Florida are investigating whether there are connections between recent burglaries at the homes of Miami Heat players Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem.
Two exonerated former death row inmates are urging Gov. Rick Scott to veto legislation that would accelerate the state's capital punishment process. The system has been criticized for allowing some condemned...
Two exonerated former death row inmates are urging Gov. Rick Scott to veto legislation that would accelerate the state's capital punishment process. The system has been criticized for allowing some condemned inmates to...
The International Swimming Hall of Fame may be moving from South Florida to California.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame may be moving from South Florida to California.
Florida's stone crab season is over.
Florida's stone crab season is over.
A group of 20 Western High School seniors won't soon forget the limo ride to their prom at a beach-side Fort Lauderdale hotel.
A group of 20 Western High School seniors won't soon forget the limo ride to their prom at a beach-side Fort Lauderdale hotel.
One ticket matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game to collect a $2 million jackpot, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.
One ticket matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game to collect a $2 million jackpot, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.
Authorities say an 11-year-old boy has died after a 4-year-old accidentally shot him in a Lake City apartment.
Authorities say an 11-year-old boy has died after a 4-year-old accidentally shot him in a Lake City apartment.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $105,811.68, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $105,811.68, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
Crews in Tarpon Springs battled a fire aboard a shrimp boat that spread into the fuel-covered water to a nearby dock.
Crews in Tarpon Springs battled a fire aboard a shrimp boat that spread into the fuel-covered water to a nearby dock.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for an Alaska man who set out on a boat in Fort Myers and never arrived in Key West, where he was expected.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for an Alaska man who set out on a boat in Fort Myers and never arrived in Key West, where he was expected.
A prescribed burn is planned for a Jensen Beach state park.
A prescribed burn is planned for a Jensen Beach state park.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco say four people have been arrested on charges of selling synthetic marijuana - also called "spice" - at three businesses.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco say four people have been arrested on charges of selling synthetic marijuana - also called "spice" - at three businesses.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is running for re-election.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is running for re-election.
A worker is dead following a seven-story fall at a South Florida construction site.
A worker is dead following a seven-story fall at a South Florida construction site.
A Hillsborough County deputy fatally shot a man who authorities say tried to take another deputy's gun.
A Hillsborough County deputy fatally shot a man who authorities say tried to take another deputy's gun.
Haiti's President Michel Martelly is defending his record since taking office of the impoverished Caribbean nation two years ago.
Haiti's President Michel Martelly is defending his record since taking office of the impoverished Caribbean nation two years ago.
Aviation officials in the Cayman Islands say an American Airlines plane bound for Panama has made a safe emergency landing in the British Caribbean territory.
Aviation officials in the Cayman Islands say an American Airlines plane bound for Panama has made a safe emergency landing in the British Caribbean territory.
A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has urged a federal judge to sanction Justice Department prosecutors for...
A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has urged a federal judge to sanction Justice Department prosecutors for allegedly...
One of the most popular fish in the Gulf of Mexico are the biggest and most plentiful in years, but the federal recreational season for red snapper keeps getting shorter. Governors of four Gulf Coast states want...
One of the most popular fish in the Gulf of Mexico are the biggest and most plentiful in years, but the federal recreational season for red snapper keeps getting shorter. Governors of four Gulf Coast states want management...
Former state Rep. Frank Farkas was a loser last November, but he's a big winner now.
Former state Rep. Frank Farkas was a loser last November, but he's a big winner now.
Legoland Florida's newest ride and play area will open to the public on July 3.
Legoland Florida's newest ride and play area will open to the public on July 3.
The CEO of Hancock Holding Co., the parent company of Whitney Bank, says up to 45 branches will be closed within its five-state area by the end of the year.
The CEO of Hancock Holding Co., the parent company of Whitney Bank, says up to 45 branches will be closed within its five-state area by the end of the year.
Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins announced Tuesday that Florida would become the first state in the country to use new technology to crack down on food stamp and other welfare fraud.
Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins announced Tuesday that Florida would become the first state in the country to use new technology to crack down on food stamp and other welfare fraud.
Florida is getting ready to start selling tickets to the popular Mega Millions game.
Florida is getting ready to start selling tickets to the popular Mega Millions game.
A Tampa Bay area man has been sentenced to life in prison for leading several others in a murder.
A Tampa Bay area man has been sentenced to life in prison for leading several others in a murder.
A former Republican National Committee Florida Hispanic outreach director is now a Democrat.
A former Republican National Committee Florida Hispanic outreach director is now a Democrat.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a Jewish prison inmate claiming the Florida Department of Corrections violated his rights by refusing to serve kosher meals.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by a Jewish prison inmate claiming the Florida Department of Corrections violated his rights by refusing to serve kosher meals.
Nearly 100 people, including 14 doctors and nurses, are being charged for their roles in separate Medicare scams that billed the taxpayer-funded program for roughly $223 million in bogus charges spanning eight cities.
Nearly 100 people, including 14 doctors and nurses, are being charged for their roles in separate Medicare scams that billed the taxpayer-funded program for roughly $223 million in bogus charges spanning eight cities.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
By The Associated Press Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
NBC'S Tom Brokaw, U.S. Sen. John Thune and University of South Dakota president James Abbott will be among the colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth during a memorial service...
NBC'S Tom Brokaw, U.S. Sen. John Thune and University of South Dakota president James Abbott will be among the colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth during a memorial service Friday.
The first of three memorial services planned this week for USA Today founder Al Neuharth is taking place in Florida.
The first of three memorial services planned this week for USA Today founder Al Neuharth is taking place in Florida.
