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Casey Anthony Won't Be Deposed From Jail; Restrictions Put On Autopsy Photos
The Florida mother charged with murdering her little daughter will not be deposed from jail in a defamation lawsuit.
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Florida Democrats feel like dancing -- at inauguration
When Stacy Ritter shows up at Florida's official presidential inaugural ball in the nation's capital, she'll be wearing a gown she purchased eight years ago.
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Powerball hits Florida
Powerball hit Florida Wednesday night with the first ever drawing to include the Sunshine State broadcast live from Universal Studios.
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Long Awaited Veterans Cemetary Opens
A national veterans cemetery has officially opened in Jacksonville. The cremated remains of eight veterans were laid to rest at the Jacksonville National Cemetery Wednesday morning.
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National Report Card Gives Florida Schools B-Minus
Even while Florida's schools struggle financially, a report card issued Wednesday by Education Week magazine shows them making academic progress and ranks the state 10th nationwide.
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House Democrats appealing to Republicans to slow down budget-cut talks
Florida House Democrats on Wednesday called on the Republican leadership that controls the Legislature to slow down, wait for help from Washington and soften the blow of $2.4 billion in cuts to essential state ...
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Democratic hopes soar on Jeb Bush's Senate decision
Former Gov. Jeb Bush's decision to take a pass on Florida's up-for-grabs U.S. Senate seat in 2010 has set the stage for fiercely competitive primaries in both parties and raised Democrats' hopes that in two ...
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State may consider new taxes
Learning that state revenue fell by another $100 million last month, Florida lawmakers began their new year on Monday preparing to cut some $1 billion in funding for schools, nursing homes and other government ...
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Travolta Family In Florida With Son's Ashes
Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston flew back to their home in Ocala, in centralA Florida onA Monday eveningA with the remains of their 16-year-old son, Jett.
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Florida Supreme Court reprimands appeal judge
In a first-of-its-kind reprimand, the Florida Supreme Court scolded a judge Tuesday for a "personal attack" and "unsubstantiated accusations" he made against a colleague in a written opinion.
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Ex-Fla. Gov. Jeb Bush won't run for Senate in 2010
Former Gov. Jeb Bush announced Tuesday that he won't run for the U.S. Senate in 2010 to replace the retiring Mel Martinez, saying that it was not the right time to return to elected office.
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Gov. Crist seeks support for loan program
Gov. Charlie Crist invited some corporate executives to the Governor's Mansion today to rally support for a new small-business loan program designed to help companies with about 10 to 100 employees get quick ...
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Fla. Lawmakers Work on $2.3B Budget Deficit
Florida legislators are beginning their search for ways to close a $2.3 billion deficit in the current state budget during a two-week special session.
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Florida offers new, affordable health insurance
Florida's new, affordable health care insurance program took effect on Monday. The program, called Cover Florida, is available to anyone between 19 and 64 years old.
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House fire kills 8
Should minors be allowed in bars? Five up at bat County officials say choosing the companies was a can of corn after they agreed to hire local workers Manatee deaths up slightly in 2007 No more free beer at ...
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Florida House speaker to leave college job
Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom announced Monday he will give up the $110,000 Northwest Florida State College job he took the day he was sworn in as speaker.
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IFAS dean named interim senior vice president for agriculture
Larry Arrington, dean and director of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, has been named interim senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, UF ...
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Man Killed In Central Florida Fire Identified
Authorities have identified a 49-year-old man who was found dead inside a charred travel trailer in central Florida.
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Lawmakers To Cut $2.3B From Budget
Florida legislators begin their search Monday for areas to carve $2.3 billion from the current state budget during a two-week special session brought on by the economic crisis.
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Cuban revolution anniversary inspires reflection
Four months after they appeared in the waters between Havana and Miami, the four dead men remain nameless.
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