One year has passed since journalist Steven Sotloff's beheading. Sotloff's parents have a memorial foundation, which will give journalism students scholarships.
Read More »Gainesville Man Among Injured At San Fermin Festival
A Gainesville man was gored in the armpit while running with fighting bulls during the San Fermin festival, according to the Associated Press. Mike Webster, 38, an occupational therapist, was running for the 38th time in 11 years.
Read More »Florida: Pot Strain Likely Available Later This Year
Florida officials predict a strain of marijuana, known as Charlotte's Web, will be available for medical purposes later this year. The Department of Health released a statement that said they are moving quickly to allow access to it.
Read More »12 Missing After Flooding In Texas Sweeps Away Vacation Home
Severe weather continued to impact towns in Oklahoma and Texas over the holiday weekend. The tornadoes and floods have taken a toll on the surrounding communities, leaving residents to salvage their belongings left in the aftermath. The recent flood in Central Texas has left 12 missing along the Blanco River.
Read More »Miami, Orlando Schools Ditch Styrofoam Trays
Miami and Orlando school districts will remove Styrofoam trays from school cafeterias and will replace them with compostable plates. The change within the districts is part of an effort to enact environmentally conscious changes in larger school districts.
Read More »Once Vilified, BP Now Getting Credit For Gulf Tourism Boom
The once vilified BP is now being commended for its efforts in helping to attract visitors back to the Gulf Coast. The oil company is spending more than $230 million in its efforts.
Read More »Gov. Rick Scott’s Hospital Commission To Meet For First Time
Gov. Rick Scott wants the federal government to extend hospital funds .The panel, which met for the first time Wednesday, is beginning its work as the governor becomes increasingly antagonistic toward hospitals that receive taxpayer funds.
Read More »Death Toll From Defective GM Ignition Switches Rises To 104
Faulty ignition switches in small GM cars has caused at least 104 deaths. Kenneth Feinberg, GM's attorney, is offering victims' families compensation for their loses.
Read More »Police: Man Told Officers ‘Go Ahead And Kill Me’ In Shootout
An 18-year-old man was shot and killed by St. Petersburg officers after he shot a man and then shot an officer in the leg. Austin Goodner had previously been arrested for aggravated battery.
Read More »Florida Gov. Grudgingly Oks Online Voter Registration
Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill Friday that mandates online registration in October 2017. Scott said in a letter that he was signing the bill with "hesitation."
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