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No. 1 Florida didn't do much to erase all the negative vibes from a rough week for the defending national champions. Complete Story...
Two top Florida Democrats want changes to the makeup of the board that oversees Florida's $130 billion investment portfolio now under scrutiny from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Urban Meyer of Florida became the first coach to be disciplined under the Southeastern Conference's new policy regarding criticizing officials.
The Florida agency that manages $132 billion in pension and local government investments is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In a heated race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, Gov. Charlie Crist keeps moving away from his support of President Barack Obama's stimulus package that the governor called "fantastic" and "remarkable" when lobbying for its passage.
Gov. Charlie Crist is seeking a special legislative session next month in hopes that lawmakers will approve a commuter rail system in central Florida.
When former Lt. Gov. Frank Brogan became the Florida university system's chancellor three months ago, he faced an imposing list of financial and political problems.
The Florida Public Service Commission is planning a self-examination amid complaints the agency has been too cozy with the utilities it regulates, the panel's top staffer told lawmakers.
Florida coach Urban Meyer believes Southeastern Conference officials missed a late hit on Tim Tebow in Saturday's game against Georgia.
The state of Florida is suing online travel reservation companies over hotel taxes, the latest in a string of lawsuits nationwide claiming the sites owe local authorities millions of dollars.
Attorney General Bill McCollum urged Florida lawmakers Tuesday to make it tougher for former felons to get occupational licenses for jobs involving children, seniors and disabled people.
A prominent and politically connected South Florida attorney was being investigated by his own firm for financial irregularities in an investment business that led his law partner to seek dissolution Monday.
Investigators spent five days searching a rural area of dense vines and marshes for a missing infant, only to find her lying quietly in a 2-foot by 3-foot cedar box that had been shoved under her baby sitter's bed. Clothing was packed around it to muffle any sounds and baking soda placed inside to mask the stench of dirty diapers.
With all the negative attention "weighing heavy on his heart," Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes asked to serve a full-game suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back.
Florida receiver David Nelson stared across the field, saw all the Georgia players jumping up and down, hooting and hollering after a touchdown and thought, "Here we go again."
Once again, South Florida had all the answers for slowing down West Virginia.
A University of Florida professor and his wife have been arrested and accused of receiving fraudulent government contracts from NASA and other government agencies and moving the funds to their personal bank accounts, authorities said.
A powerful state senator wants insurance companies and HMOs to stop denying coverage of routine medical treatment, such as doctor's visits and X-rays, for Florida cancer patients participating in clinical trials.
Citizens across the state got a chance Wednesday to question a panel of supporters and opponents of a proposal to open Florida waters to oil and natural gas exploration.
The state Public Service Commission agreed Tuesday to delay voting on major rate increases sought by Florida's two biggest power companies, allowing both of Gov. Charlie Crist's two new appointees to take part in those decisions.
Israeli guard Nimrod Tishman is eligible to play for Florida.
When Barack Obama came to Florida in February, GOP Gov. Charlie Crist gave him a hug. This time, Crist says he didn't even know the president was in his state.
Florida running back Jeff Demps is wearing a neck brace, but coach Urban Meyer expects him to play Saturday against Georgia.
Tim Tebow's pursuit of perfection might be causing him to play a little tight.
A Florida man accused of slashing the throats of his wife and five children has pleaded not guilty.
Texas is the new retirement mecca -- latimes.comReporting from Galveston, Texas - After trying out Pasadena, Atlanta and Miami, Lilian Junco decided this was the place to retire.
Churches flooding already hammered real-estate marketA veil of white dust covers the organ, the pulpit and the pews at the Grand Lutheran Church in Fort Lauderdale, a house of God bought by developers who planned to raze it for townhouses.
Florida surfer gets scare from Great White in CaliforniaSurfing with sharks isn't new to Eric Geiselman, who hails from the shark bite capital of the world, but nothing here could have prepared him for the great white that charged him -- splitting his board in two -- while surfing in California.
A Theft in Good Taste?The Broward Sheriff's Office says it took employees three days to realize that the limited edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label bottle had been pried away from its display case.
2 dead, possible suspect identified in Orlando office building shootingOfficials searched Friday for a gunman who opened fire in a downtown office building. At this time 2 people are dead with at least 8 other injured.
Orlando office building locked down after shootingOrlando office building locked down after shooting ORLANDO, Fla. – Police have surrounded a Florida high-rise after gun shots were reportedly fired.
Mass shooting reported at Orlando's Gateway CenterA mass shooting was reported at the Gateway Center in Orlando on Friday morning, according to fire officials.
Transgendered people get protections in Tampa, FlIn a unanimous vote, Tampa's city council extended the city's anti-discrimination laws to include transgendered people.
Florida coach Urban Meyer says SEC officials missed late hit on quarterback Tim Tebow - ESPNFlorida coach Urban Meyer believes Southeastern Conference officials missed a late hit on Tim Tebow in Saturday's game against Georgia.
As a Libertarian & Floridian I lived under the Governorship of the one Bush brother that regardless of your political leanings has some respect. He is no doubt a conservative, however, his 8 years as Governor of Florida were good years.
Sheriff upset over inmate's stay of execution Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd unveiled a long sheet of paper, possibly 10 feet long. It hit the ground with a thud. The Sheriff's Office called it a "judicial slip and slide."
Florida got it right.. Bravo for Sheriff Judd POLK COUNTY FLORIDA SHERIFF GRADY JUDD
To: Inmate Brian Michael Lane, Florida Department of Corrections, DC# C02830 As the 1st year of our living hell comes around, I find myself thinking of you.
Update: Python hunt falls well short of expectationsThe state's big python hunt that began on July 17 ends Saturday, but of the estimated 100,000 or so pythons slithering in the Everglades, as of Thursday python hunters caught only 37, according to wftv.com of Orlando.
Poll: Economy colors Florida voters' top concerns - Healthcare ReformA poll of Florida voters shows healthcare as the top issue, followed by unemployment -- with concerns for the economy a common link.
Florida Bracing Itself for Even More ForeclosuresThe Florida housing market is slowly and steadily recovering after a surge of foreclosures left the state with dwindling home values. However, a new rush of foreclosures looks as if it will saturate the area once again.
Florida Consumers Should Be Aware of Real Estate FraudOver half a dozen real estate executives have been involved and charged with mortgage fraud in Florida.
Eastern Kentucky Drug Sweep Begins; Hundreds Could be Arrested"Police officers fanned out . . . in Eastern Kentucky . . . to begin arresting alleged drug dealers in the culmination of a major investigation of interstate pill smuggling" on October 28, 2009.
The Wall Street Fraud Watchdog has been demanding a settlement from Wells Fargo bank for its involvement in auction rate sales to completely innocent consumers, since July. Auction rate securities were sold as just like cash, completely safe, with no risk.
Hulk Hogan's son freed after 5 months in jailThe 18-year-old son of celebrity wrestler Hulk Hogan has been released from jail in Florida after serving five months for causing a serious traffic crash.
Seven Banks Fail FridayState and federal regulators closed seven community banks in five states Friday, bringing the total number of failed U.S. banks and thrifts this year to 106.
Florida folks will celebrate anything. How else to explain a cooter fest?Got our weekend planned. For a really good time, who can pass up a cooter festival?
Florida Home Owners Appeal Property TaxAlthough the housing market has been declining for a few years now, Florida home owners are trying to prove the reduced value of their properties.
Mother had 2 year old jump on her baby until it stopped breathing - told police life would be easier if infant was dead.A Titusville woman was arrested Thursday afternoon in the attempted murder of her 11-month-old son, police said.
Alan Grayson Explains The US Constitution to the House RepublicansEarlier today, GOP Congressman Paul Broun of Georgia introduced yet another amendment to deny all funding to ACORN. Rep. Alan Grayson took the five minutes allotted to him to question Rep.
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