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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9 feared dead after helicopter plummets in Northern California
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The craft carrying 11 firefighters and 2 pilots crashes in the Shasta area. A helicopter carrying a firefighting crew back to base for the night crashed in the remote reaches of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Tuesday evening, and nine of those on board are missing and feared dead, authorities said today.
Crime scene technicians visit Caylee Anthony's grandparents' house
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:39:00 -0400
Crime scene technicians and investigators working the Caylee Anthony disappearance executed a search warrant at the Anthony's home.
Counties' complexions change with economy
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Marion Stofko is stuck in limbo.

Miami Today News

Missouri company lets purchase option on Miami Jai-Alai expire, remains mum on whether lowered slot profit expectations influenced decision
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0000
Missouri-based Isle of Capri Casinos has let its option to buy Miami Jai-Alai expire.
The Related Group and Lubert-Adler Partners sweep up 120 units at a discount at 50 Biscayne; move heralds arrival of vulture firms locally
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0000
In an unusual deal, The Related Group partnered with private equity firm Lubert-Adler Partners in a bulk purchase of 120 condo units at 50 Biscayne, a project Related co-developed with Atlanta-based Cousins Properties.
Miami-Dade County calm in face of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac hubbub
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0000
With mortgage powerhouses Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac posting multi-billion-dollar losses, some investors are alarmed.

MiamiHerald.com: Florida

Brakes put on Obama gas ads
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:01:00 -0400
A Barack Obama ad ready to air at Florida gas stations that have pumps topped with TV screens was nixed at the last minute because the advertising company's chief said it reflected poorly on the oil industry, according to the presidential candidate's campaign.
Florida Board of Governors meets in Jacksonville
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:38:00 -0400
The board that oversees Florida's state universities is meeting in Jacksonville, with pay increase for faculty members among the top items on the agenda.
March planned for slayed Broward officer
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:08:00 -0400
Colleagues and friends of a slayed Broward Sheriff's sergeant are planning a march for the one-year anniversary of his death.

Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

Tourists say they like Daytona, but June visits slump
By VALERIE WHITNEY, Business Writer Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DAYTONA BEACH -- In the contest between Daytona Beach and Myrtle Beach, S.C., the World's Most Famous Beach is the clear winner in the eyes of visitors Nicole Martin and Ryan Buck, both 18.
Text messaging: privacy over parenting?
By MARK I. JOHNSON, Staff Writer Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DAYTONA BEACH -- Thumbs flying over the miniature keyboard, Octavia Green sends a text message to a friend in between eating french fries and keeping an eye on her twin infant sons while sitting at a table in the food court of the Volusia Mall.
Ormond manager forced out
By JAMES MILLER, Staff Writer Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
ORMOND BEACH -- The Ormond Beach City Commission Wednesday night accepted the forced resignation of City Manager Isaac Turner after an emotional three-hour public hearing.

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