Tag: Florida
Senator Questions Protecting Florida From Drilling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration may have violated federal law by exempting Florida from a national plan to expand offshore drilling, a Democratic...
Florida Busboy Finds, Returns Purse Containing $1,500
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — When a Florida couple stopped for a quick hamburger while returning from a visit with their grandchildren, they left...
Politically Important Florida Gets A Pass On Drilling Plan
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration says it will not allow oil drilling off the coast of Florida, abruptly reversing course under pressure...
Florida Man Dies After Crashing ATV
MARION OAKS, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has died after crashing an all-terrain vehicle.
The Ocala Star-Banner reports that the ATV crash occurred Monday evening.
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State of the State Address: Governor Scott Gives His Eighth
Governor Scott discusses 2018 agenda, reflects on time in Tallahassee
In his eighth and final State of the State address, Governor Rick Scott reflected on...
Florida Gov. Scott To Give Final State Of The State Speech
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott will give his final State of the State address as the Florida Legislature opens its annual 60-day...
Florida: Red Tide Significant Factor In 2017 Manatee Deaths
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials say 538 manatees were found dead in the state’s waterways last year.
That’s the third-highest annual death...
Winter Storm Forecast To Dump Snow From Florida To Carolinas
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Brutal winter weather that’s brought subzero temperatures to parts of the U.S. is threatening to dump snow and ice across...
Report: Florida Utility Ignored Rules In Deadly Accident
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A federal agency says Tampa Electric Company ignored its own rules when performing a dangerous maintenance job at one of...
Coast Guard Rescues 2 Florida Fishermen 16 Miles Off Coast
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued two men who were reported overdue from a fishing trip off Florida’s east coast.
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