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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Bounty hunter won't send Casey Anthony back to jail
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:37:00 -0400
BREAKING NEWS: Bounty hunter Leonard Padilla told the Orlando Sentinel he no longer plans to revoke Casey Anthony's bond on Saturday and send her back to jail.
John McCain's VP pick: Sarah Palin
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:25:00 -0400
Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a tough-talking social conservative with sterling credentials as a reformer, to be his running mate, campaign officials confirmed.
Critters run wild in Central Florida after Tropical Storm Fay
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Flooding has turned wildlife habitats upside down, sending critters outside their typical territories. In the process, humans are having unpleasant -- and sometimes deadly -- encounters with the natural world.

Miami Today News

Tuesday is judgment day for transit items as county commissioners face delayed decisions
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0000
After twice deferring potential fixes to what's projected to be a $9 billion-plus problem, county commissioners are to vote Tuesday on several postponed transit items, including proposed fare hikes and new distance-based rates.
Proposed ordinance would expand Miami-Dade County commission chairman's powers
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0000
The year after Miami-Dade's mayor crusaded for – and won – expanded authority, the county commission's chairman is proposing a power shift of his own.
Miami budget specifics a no-show as commission faces $35 million shortfall
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0000
Time and patience are both running short at Miami City Hall as budget deliberations begin.

MiamiHerald.com: Florida

Lipizzan horse training ranch could be in jeopardy
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:01:00 -0400
A Southwest Florida landmark, the ranch where world-famous Lipizzan stallions are trained, could be in jeopardy as a bank moves to foreclose on part of the property.
Phelps celebrates Olympic gold at Disney World
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:28:00 -0400
Swimmer Michael Phelps will celebrate his Olympic gold medals with a parade at Walt Disney World.
Police say teen threw rocks at unmarked car
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:28:00 -0400
Police say they have arrested a 19-year-old who threw rocks at an undercover police car during a stakeout.

Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

Rep. Mica pushes for more flood help
By DINAH VOYLES PULVER, Environment Writer Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DELAND -- With another storm lurking in the Atlantic and flooding still causing myriad problems throughout West Volusia, U.S. Rep. John Mica was in fighting form Thursday, pushing and prodding officials from every level of government to get rid of more water.
Victim updates: some hope, more frustration
By PATRICIO G. BALONA, Staff Writer Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DEBARY -- A Federal Emergency Management Agency official looked at Maria Rosa's flooded home from a distance earlier this week and told her to call back after the floodwaters receded.
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Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
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