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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Casey Anthony evidence released
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:46:00 -0500
The State Attorney's Office released more Casey Anthony documents this morning. The State Attorney's Office has just released several hundred pages of documents in the criminal case against Casey Anthony, the 23-year-old accused of killing her daughter last year.
Fort Hood shooting leaves Central Florida veterans shaken
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500
For Central Florida veterans, the news that one of their own may have committed mass murder on the grounds of one of the nation's largest military bases was devastating.
Time for Nike to step up, help UCF
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500
It is time for the white Knight — Phil Knight — to swoosh in on his giant pair of Air Jordans and rescue UCF from the tyranny of adidas.

Miami Today News

Horse/slots parlay plan 'a long shot;' at Miami International Airport
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0000
A gambit to install slots at Miami International Airport is a long shot, an assistant county attorney says.
South Florida pari-mutuels fear slots competition from Miami International Airport
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0000
In an attempt to allay local pari-mutuels' worry that slots at Miami International Airport would compete with their business, Miami-Dade commissioners voted Tuesday to make more secure a promise to keep airport slots behind security check points.
City of Miami ejects University of Miami from 26-year downtown hub
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0000
After 26 years of the University of Miami leasing and running conference facilities downtown, the university is exiting the city-owned space at the city's behest.

MiamiHerald.com: Florida

SunPass alternative unveiled
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:29:00 -0500
As the end of the toll plaza era approaches, those who want -- or need -- to continue paying cash may be wondering how they will be able to use the roads once coins and paper bills are no longer accepted.
Missing baby found in box under sitter's bed
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500
Investigators spent five days searching dense vines and marshes for a missing infant, only to find her lying quietly in a two-by-three-foot cedar box that had been shoved under her baby sitter's bed.
Bob Graham, Jeb Bush join campaign to restore Florida land-buying funds
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500
With shrinking revenues and widening deficits, state lawmakers will be sharpening their budget axes when the Legislature meets in March. Odds are that they'll once again target Florida Forever, the state's widely praised land preservation program.

Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

Judge gets public reprimand for being friends with criminal
By JAY STAPLETON, Staff Writer Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500
DAYTONA BEACH -- The Florida Supreme Court decided Thursday that a Volusia County judge will be publicly reprimanded for breaking rules of judicial conduct -- by being friends with a career criminal.
Swim vs. skin
By MICHAEL LEWIS, Staff Writer Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500
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Council debates partnership law
By HEATHER SCOFIELD, Staff Writer Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500
DELAND -- The Volusia County Council took no action Thursday on a potential domestic partnership ordinance.

Jacksonville Local News – Jacksonville.com and The Florida Times-Union

Do you have connections to Fort Hood?
Timothy Gibbons Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:01:12 -0500
We're looking for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia residents with connections to Fort Hood. Are your family members living in the area? Do you have friends stationed there? If so, call Timothy Gibbons at (904) 359-4103 or send an e-mail to timothy.gibbons@jacksonville.com.
LAW & DISORDER: Toddler drowns in Jacksonville apartment pond
Times-Union Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500
Jacksonville police are investigating the apparent drowning of a child in an apartment complex retention pond. The boy, who was younger than 2 years old, was discovered shortly before 5 p.m. in the pond behind the Woodhollow Apartments in the 1700 block of Hodges Boulevard, said Lt. Larry Schmitt with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Schmitt said the mother was watching the boy and three other children when the toddler slipped away. He said a name has not been released pending positive identification. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.read more
Emily Wurn, 1917-2009: 'Life-embracing' patron of the arts dies at 92
Times-Union Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500
Emily Wurn, a patron of the arts in Jacksonville, died Wednesday in Daytona Beach while attending a bridge tournament. She tripped on some stairs at her hotel and struck her head on the marble floor, said a daughter, Jeanne Sack. Mrs. Wurn was 92. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today at the Temple of Congregation Ahavath Chesed at 8727 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery.read more

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