Dog slips leash in St. Petersburg; angry passerby shoots owner – A man walking his dog was shot in the leg by a disgruntles motorist when the animal darted into the road, forcing the truck to stop. Police are still searching for the motorist. Tampa Bay Times

Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty to misusing campaign funds – U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one federal charge related to using campaign finds for personal expenses. CNN

Florida Medicaid reform: Feds approve managed-care plan for Florida’s Medicaid population – The Federal government gave Florida a preliminary OK to implement a controversial managed-care Medicaid plan that would shift the majority of the state’s Medicaid population into private plans. Orlando Sentinel

Florida ranks fourth in AP class success – According to a new national report, Florida ranks fourth in the nation– up two places from last year– in percentage of students taking and passing Advanced Placement exams in high school. The Sun Sentinel

FAU stadium strikes deal with prison firm – Florida Atlantic University announced to change the name of its football stadium to that of a private prison corporation accused of human rights violations, spurring surprise and outrage from both students and activists. The Miami Herald