Florida is a U.S. state located in the southeastern United States. It was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the coast on April 2, 1513, during Pascua Florida (Spanish for "Flowery Easter," referring to the Easter season).

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Upper Deck sports cards says it supports Woods
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:35:00 -0500
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sports card and memorabilia maker Upper Deck Co. will continue its relationship with Tiger Woods.
Universal's CityWalk getting IMAX, new eateries
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:28:00 -0500
Universal Orlando's CityWalk entertainment district is getting IMAX movie technology and a pair of new eateries.
Fire extinguished at Gotha Middle School
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:13:00 -0500
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a Gotha Middle School greenhouse this evening, an Orange County Fire-Rescue spokeswoman said.

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Baptist Health hunts in vain for Brickell site
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0000
Despite vast Brickell office space vacancies, a hospital seeking a site to run an urgent care center there is hunting in vain.
Costs continue to soar higher yet at Miami International Airport
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0000
The complex bag-handling system for Miami International Airport's new north terminal is to cost up to $46 million more than recently planned, bringing its total price to nearly twice the original budget: $201.6 million, up from $104.7 million.
Soaring Miami International Airport baggage-handling system costs aren't first increase
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0000
An up-to $46 million cost increase to the complex baggage-handling system for Miami International Airport's new north terminal comes on top of an added $70 million spent to comply with federal requirements for the system.

MiamiHerald.com: Florida

Unusual FDOT e-mail titles spark inquiry
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:27:00 -0500
Innocent breakfast-food reference or clever trick to hide the truth? <p/> A dispute over the use of the words ``pancake'' and ``French toast'' in official Florida Department of Transportation e-mail titles has emerged in Sen. Paula Dockery's crusade against a controversial Central Florida railroad deal.
Federal grant may give Florida schools up to $700 million
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:44:00 -0500
As Florida races to win up to $700 million in federal grant money, teachers unions in the state's two largest school districts are balking.<p/> Before the state applies for a chunk of the $4.35 billion Race to the Top initiative in mid-January, the Florida Department of Education is asking school districts and teachers unions to agree in writing that -- if rewarded the money -- they will follow the state's plan for reforms.
Teen gets 30 years in West Palm Beach gang rape
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500
A teenager who pleaded guilty and testified against co-defendants in the gang rape of a woman and beating of her young son was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison.

Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

The Exotic Menace
By DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Environment Writer Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500
Exotic plants imported from around the world to beautify gardens, aquariums and waterways march nearly unchecked across Florida despite efforts to destroy the worst invaders.
Past drug use the past, officer's supporters say
By MARK I. JOHNSON, Staff Writer Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500
OAK HILL -- It is not what you have done in the past, but what you are doing now that counts.
Ousted detective claims conspiracy
By LYDA LONGA, Staff Writer Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500
DAYTONA BEACH -- A former Daytona Beach detective is claiming the police chief's decision to fire her was fueled by a possible conspiracy between the Daytona Beach and Holly Hill police departments to strip her of her badge, an internal affairs report shows.

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