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No. 12 Florida beats No. 25 Vanderbilt 73-65
- GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kenny Boynton scored 18 points, Bradley Beal added 16 and No. 12 Florida beat No. 25 Vanderbilt 73-65 Saturday for its seventh consecutive victory. Boynton and Beal came up huge in the second half. Beal scored 14 points after halftime.
- Florida Today
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- 2/4/2012 12:38:49 PM
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No. 14 Georgetown defeats South Florida 75-45
- WASHINGTON - Henry Sims scored 13 points and nine rebounds, and No. 14 Georgetown held South Florida without a point for nearly 11 minutes in the first half Saturday in a 75-45 win over the Bulls. Otto Porter added 12 points, and Jason Clark had ...
- The Ledger
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- 2/4/2012 11:12:55 AM
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More than 200 South Florida cruise passengers struck by norovirus
- More than 200 passengers on two cruise ships headed to South Florida have been stricken with a gastrointestinal illness. Officials with Princess Cruise Lines say two of its ships were struck with a norovirus that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and ...
- Tampa Bay Online
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- 2/4/2012 8:49:45 AM
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Scholarships available for students attending University of Florida
- LENORA RITCHIE TCPalm Posted February 4, 2012 at 11:02 a.m., updated February 4, 2012 at 11:02 a.m. FORT PIERCE — Indian River and St. Lucie county students who will attend the University of Florida as undergraduates this fall are invited to ...
- Jupiter Courier
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- 2/4/2012 7:31:01 AM
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Legislators nix bill that would bring casinos to Florida
- TALLAHASSEE — The push to transform Florida into an east coast version of Las Vegas fell apart on Friday after state legislators rejected a plan to bring three major casinos to the state. A House panel postponed a vote on a bill that would ...
- Pensacola News Journal
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- 2/3/2012 10:41:18 PM
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Viera couple's home has real Florida feel
- Each morning, Myrl and Margo Anderson sit in their newly-renovated Florida room overlooking the Viera East Golf Course and chat about their plans for the day, read the newspaper and drink their morning coffee together. This morning tradition ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/3/2012 10:05:31 PM
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Elmer Frederick Goldpenny
- He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 57 years, Linda Alcorn Goldpenny; children, Debra Goldpenny of Buffalo, N.Y., Michael Goldpenny of North Tonawanda, N.Y., Heidi Goldpenny of St. James
- Daily Breeze
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- 2/3/2012 9:51:12 PM
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Signature vintners find SW Florida event a good fit
- Benovia, which is named for Mary’s father, Ben, and Joe’s father, Novian, is the signature vintner at this month’s Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, which benefits The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. “This is a very natural ...
- News-Press
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- 2/3/2012 9:44:02 PM
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Ed Killer: Expedition Florida 500 a modern Fountain of Youth
- It has the potential to be one of those watershed moments. Pun intended. Beginning next year, Riney will lead Expedition Florida 500 (XF500). It's a combined effort of many groups and individuals that will have a broad reach and appealing scope.
- Jupiter Courier
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- 2/3/2012 9:29:43 PM
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Former CEO of Failed Florida Bank Pleads Guilty
- The former chief executive office of a failed southwest Florida bank has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges involving falsification of records and lying to government officials. Former Orion Bank chief Jerry J. Williams pleaded guilty ...
- The Ledger
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- 2/3/2012 9:08:15 PM
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Pam Anderson earns chamber honor
- Anderson has been an activist on behalf of the fishing industry in Bay County. “Fishing is so close to me and wonderful,” Anderson told the crowd. “We are in a fight to save the industry right now.”
- News Herald
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- 2/3/2012 6:37:55 PM
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Florida House OKs alternative hurricane insurance
- TALLAHASSEE -- Legislation designed to help state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Co. spin off customers to reduce its hurricane risk cleared the Florida House after a heated debate Friday. The bill (HB 245) would let surplus lines companies ...
- News-Press
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- 2/3/2012 5:40:39 PM
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Killer of Florida girl found in landfill gets life sentence
- Harrell wasn't arrested until about three months after Somer's death. Initially, authorities interviewed convicted sex offenders within a 5-mile radius of Somer's suburban north Florida home, but didn't come up with any substantial leads. On a hunch ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/3/2012 3:53:17 PM
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Objections raised on water permit
- Most Marion County cattlemen send their young cows west to feedlots outside Florida, where they are quickly fattened ... Minimum flow levels determine how low a river can go before fish, vegetation and other wildlife that depend on the water ...
- Star-Banner
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- 2/3/2012 2:48:51 PM
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Going green bad for Florida orange growers, juice prices
- A greening citrus disease is costing Florida growers a lot of money and raising the price consumers pay for orange juice at the supermarket. In the first comprehensive study of the bacterial disease, the University of Florida's Institute of Food ...
- Central Florida News 13
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- 2/3/2012 2:27:23 PM
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House approves Florida water pollution rules
- TALLAHASSEE — Legislation that would clear the path for a pair of state water pollution rules supported by business, agriculture and utility interests won approval Friday from the Florida House. Some environmental groups, though, say the rules ...
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/3/2012 2:27:23 PM
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Brevard County Bans Controlled Burns
- Click Like For Central Florida News Updates: "Where it did jump across state Road 3 was into another burn unit where we would like to burn later this year, so you know, it just expedited the process for us," U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representative ..
- News Channel 2000
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- 2/3/2012 1:30:07 PM
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Marine tourism reeling it in
- RIVIERA BEACH — Have fun, fish, win money, in that order ... County that fits the target we're trying to get," Amidon said. Saltwater fishing is a $5.2 billion industry in Florida, supporting more than 51,000 jobs, according to Visit Florida, the ...
- Palm Beach Post
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- 2/3/2012 1:15:48 PM
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Florida House blocks casino bill
- The push to transform Florida into an east coast version of Las Vegas fell apart on Friday after state legislators rejected a plan to bring three major casinos to the state. A House panel postponed a vote on a bill that would have granted casino ...
- Tampa Bay Online
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- 2/3/2012 12:54:19 PM
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House votes on Florida redistricting plans
- Florida legislative and congressional redistricting plans have passed the House at a vote of 88-37. The bills will now return to the Senate for final action. Democrats and other critics contend the maps violate a pair of new state ...
- Bay News 9
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- 2/3/2012 11:57:03 AM
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Chinsegut events
- On Saturday, Feb. 4, starting at 6 p.m. the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is sponsoring "Exploring the Night." Brazilian free-tailed bats are one of many nocturnal animals to be explored. A night hike to May's Prairie will ...
- Hernando Today
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- 2/3/2012 11:35:35 AM
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Top quarterback Jameis Winston chooses Florida St
- BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - One of the nation's top high school quarterbacks is bound for Florida State. Hueytown's Jameis Winston announced his decision Friday at an indoor sports complex in Birmingham. ESPN and Rivals.com both rate Winston as the ...
- The Ledger
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- 2/3/2012 10:38:19 AM
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Florida public boating ramp database
- Staff of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and collaborating agencies continuously update this information. However, no warranty is made as to completeness or accuracy of this information.
- NW Florida Daily News
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- 2/3/2012 10:09:41 AM
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South Florida casinos dead for this year
- TALLAHASSEE -- The push to transform Florida into an east coast version of Las Vegas fell apart on Friday after state legislators rejected a plan to bring three major casinos to the state. A House panel postponed a vote on a bill that would have ...
- St. Augustine Record
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- 2/3/2012 10:09:41 AM
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Gingrich seeks to challenge Florida delegate count
- LAS VEGAS — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, defeated in Florida by a wide margin, is challenging rules in the state that handed all 50 delegates to Mitt Romney. The Gingrich campaign planned to send a letter to the Republican ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/3/2012 9:26:44 AM
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Gambling bill dies in Florida House
- A bill that would have authorized three mega-casinos in Florida and changed dozens of other gambling rules is dead. “As long as I am the Chairman of the House Rules Committee, this bill ... is dead for this year,” said Gary Aubuchon ...
- News-Press
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- 2/3/2012 8:43:47 AM
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Florida House blocks casino bill, delay likely dooms proposal
- Florida lawmakers are rejecting a plan to bring three major casinos to South Florida. A House panel on Friday postponed a vote on a bill that would have granted casino licenses to major developers that pledged to spend at least $2 billion on ...
- Central Florida News 13
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- 2/3/2012 8:29:28 AM
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Florida casino bill dies as committee postpones vote
- Brewster Bevis of Associated Industries of Florida said the money will bring “new money to Florida” and will bring construction, hospitalitiy jobs and other related jobs. “Florida is currently at a fork in the road, down one road is the ...
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/3/2012 7:46:31 AM
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Redrawn district maps disqualify two candidates
- Monroe County's recently approved election map removes the only two candidates from this years's District 1 Florida Keys Mosquito Control District race. The U.S. Department of Justice signed off on the boundaries on Dec. 30. The map dictates the boundaries
- Florida Keys News
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- 2/3/2012 7:03:34 AM
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Judge orders mental test for Florida man accused of smoking on flight
- SAN ANTONIO — A judge has ordered a mental evaluation of a Florida man accused of smoking on a commercial flight and prompting an unscheduled landing in Texas. The FBI in San Antonio says Manolin Jesus Villaverde of Miami was arrested Jan. 24 ...
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/3/2012 6:42:06 AM
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Justin Bieber in South Florida?
- Pop sensation Justin Bieber appears to be visiting Miami-Dade — or so believe hundreds of teenager girls who have camped out outside The Hit Factory recording studio in North Miami Beach. Bieber is said to be at the studio recording his ...
- Jupiter Courier
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- 2/3/2012 5:51:59 AM
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Bass pros were Lake's big catch
- In addition to 108 anglers from Florida, participants came from 31 other states, along with three from Canada and one each from Italy and Australia. Anglers were asked to estimate their range of expenditures per day for lodging, food, fishing supplies ...
- Daily Commercial
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- 2/3/2012 5:09:02 AM
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Florida casino bill may be in for defeat
- By contrast, the opponents, also have their promises, he said. “They say they will make you look like you sold Florida’s soul to the devil.” On Wednesday, Fresen released a 146-page amendment to his bill that includes a handful of changes ...
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/3/2012 3:00:11 AM
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Florida teacher accused of using hot sauce to discipline students
- A Florida teacher is in hot water for apparently using hot sauce to discipline her special-needs students. Lillian Gomez, a teacher in Osceola County, is accused of pouring hot sauce over crayons to teach autistic children not to put them in ...
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/3/2012 2:53:02 AM
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Check your hoses during winter months
- This would be a good time to drain and refill the lower unit. While you're down there, pull the propeller and check for any fishing line that might have gotten wrapped around the shaft. That's the stuff that eats up seals, causes leaks and ...
- Tallahassee Democrat
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- 2/2/2012 10:49:39 PM
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Southwest Florida sees jump in visitors
- Although temperatures there have been warmer than normal, the weather doesn’t compare with balmy Southwest Florida, he said.
- News-Press
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- 2/2/2012 10:06:42 PM
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College Tuition: Florida Must Find Funding
- If only Florida's lawmakers would do the same. Wednesday, the Appropriates Committee of state House of Representatives approved a spending plan that includes an 8 percent tuition increase for higher education. Senate President Mike Haridopolos ...
- The Ledger
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- 2/2/2012 9:59:32 PM
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Nursery owner 'Ban' Stewart dies at 96
- Known as Ban — the third of five Alban Stewarts, all of them the only sons of their families — he was the son of Alban Stewart, the chair of the biology/bacteriology department at Florida State College for Women (FSU's forerunner ...
- Tallahassee Democrat
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- 2/2/2012 9:59:32 PM
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Super Bowl | Former Florida Gator Hernandez may break out dance moves
- The versatile Hernandez, a former Florida Gator, has twisted his way downfield for the New England Patriots -- changing direction after making catches and swerving by frustrated pursuers on a 43-yard run playoff run from the backfield against Denver.
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/2/2012 9:23:45 PM
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No. 12 Florida tops Gamecocks for 6th straight win
- Kenny Boynton scored 24 points, Bradley Beal had his fourth double-double and No. 12 Florida beat South Carolina 74-66 Thursday night for its sixth consecutive victory. The Gators (18-4, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) swept the Gamecocks (9-12, 1-6 ...
- Bay News 9
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- 2/2/2012 8:33:38 PM
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Florida holds off South Carolina
- GAINESVILLE -- Despite one of its worst shooting games of the season, Florida was able to convert 15 of 16 free throw attempts in the final four minutes and hang on for a 74-66 win against South Carolina on Thursday night. The game started like ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/2/2012 8:19:19 PM
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Up next: Florida Everblades vs. Reading Royals
- Florida has now lost seven consecutive games, the longest streak of the season. It’s also the longest streak of coach Greg Poss’ two-year tenure with the team.
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/2/2012 7:14:54 PM
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14 schools competing for spots at state LEGO tournament
- It washes eggs and checks them for cracks, which can harbor bacteria. The Crusaders created a way for people to test the fish they ordered to ensure they got what they asked for; they found sometimes people order one type of fish and unknowingly ...
- News Herald
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- 2/2/2012 6:17:38 PM
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Palm Beach Police officer Nicoletti serving country, community
- The patrolman recently returned to his native West Palm Beach after serving in the U.S. Army Florida National Guard in Iraq as a ... “I thought about fishing,” he added. “Taking my boat out and going to the Bahamas,” The first thing he did when ...
- Palm Beach Daily News
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- 2/2/2012 5:49:00 PM
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Vero Beach paddleboarder to lead Florida expedition
- the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other agencies. The state's Viva 500 campaign program, which commemmorates Florida's 500th anniversary of discovery, will highlight XF500 as one project that celebrates Florida's diverse ...
- Jupiter Courier
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- 2/2/2012 5:27:31 PM
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2 Chileans held in Peru: Innocents or spies?
- The nations are also locked in a legal battle before the International Court of Justice over their maritime border and the lucrative fishing rights it entails. Serain was arrested Tuesday in his tent two yards (meters) from the fence that ...
- Gainesville Sun
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- 2/2/2012 4:44:34 PM
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Whooping cranes guided by plane to stay in Ala.
- MILWAUKEE - A conservation effort involving an ultralight plane leading endangered whooping cranes South for the winter has been forced to stop short of its Florida destination ... that includes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, International ...
- Star-Banner
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- 2/2/2012 4:15:56 PM
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Florida college presidents caution lawmakers on tuition hikes
- Breaking with their counterparts at the state's universities, presidents at a handful of Florida colleges urged lawmakers to be cautious about any moves that could push tuition upward. The comments came in testimony before the House Education ...
- News-Press
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- 2/2/2012 4:08:47 PM
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Whooping cranes guided by plane to stay in Ala.
- A conservation effort involving an ultralight plane leading endangered whooping cranes South for the winter has been forced to stop short of its Florida destination ... groups that includes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, International ...
- Gainesville Sun
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- 2/2/2012 4:08:47 PM
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South Florida gambling plans head for trouble
- TALLAHASSEE — A controversial plan to massively expand gambling in South Florida appears headed for more trouble as the House and Senate move in opposite directions. Rep. Erik Fresen, R-Miami, released a 146-page rewritten version of his ...
- Jupiter Courier
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- 2/2/2012 1:09:50 PM
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Florida House begins floor debate on redistricting
- Redistricting is headed for final action in the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature. But critics say the maps violate two new state constitutional amendments. The House began floor action on Thursday with a final vote expected Friday.
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/2/2012 12:12:34 PM
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Fugitive from Florida arrested at Arizona border
- A fugitive wanted in Florida for failing to register as a sex offender has been arrested in Arizona. The U.S. Marshals Service says 62-year-old Stephen Ray Douglass was taken into custody Wednesday at the San Luis port of entry in southwestern Arizona.
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/2/2012 12:05:24 PM
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Snook Season Open Again on Florida’s Atlantic Coast
- One fish per angler per day is allowed. Snook are still catch and release only on Florida’s Gulf Coast through August ... He loves to combine fishing and photography and feels very lucky to have the opportunity to do so. He is known in numerous internet ..
- The Ledger
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- 2/2/2012 11:36:46 AM
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Ultra low water is playing heck with anglers
- There are more fans of crappie (locally called ‘speckled perch’) in the South than folks who target any other freshwater fish — and this really ... This year, coastal anglers in North Florida won’t have a February speckled trout closure ...
- Gainesville Sun
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- 2/2/2012 11:08:08 AM
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Florida Senate considers taxing Internet sales
- TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers took the first step Thursday toward joining the ongoing national battle to force online retailers to start collecting sales taxes. A state Senate committee agreed to introduce a bill (SB 7206) that would require ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/2/2012 11:00:59 AM
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Red drum, spotted seatrout management efforts change Feb. 1
- Red drum and spotted seatrout management changes made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ... bag limits in some regions and longer spotted seatrout fishing seasons for commercial fishermen. Changes affecting red drum ...
- Bay News 9
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- 2/2/2012 10:53:49 AM
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Sweep nets $157,000 in phony NFL merchandise in Florida
- Days before the Super Bowl, federal authorities announced Thursday they have seized more than $150,000 in counterfeit NFL items in Florida alone. A nationwide investigation dubbed Operation Fake Sweep, which began Oct. 1, targeted counterfeit ...
- Tampa Bay Online
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- 2/2/2012 10:10:52 AM
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Only thing certain
- Copper, natural gas and wheat prices are soaring and CNNMoney predicts we’ll soon pay more for meat, fish, coffee, gas, mail, clothes and airfare. Today’s prescription for a prudent person should be to conserve cash and lower debt.
- News Herald
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- 2/2/2012 7:40:33 AM
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Mulhollow's Bistro 215 coming into its own
- But there were some issues with it. The fish was ordered medium rare (which was recommended). It was actually cooked past medium and developed a stronger flavor from the longer cooking time. There were large spears of carrot and celery that were ...
- NW Florida Daily News
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- 2/2/2012 6:28:58 AM
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Man Dies After Fall Into River
- Click Like For Central Florida News Updates: Authorities said that they received a call that Richard Bass of Ormond Beach fell into the water near Highland Park Fish Camp. Witnesses told officials that Bass fell odd the dock at 7 a.m. Deputies said they ..
- News Channel 2000
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- 2/2/2012 6:28:58 AM
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Elderly man dies after falling into river near Deland fish camp
- An elderly man died this morning after he fell into a river at Highland Park Fish Camp near DeLand. The 81-year-old Ormond Beach man was rushed to Florida Hospital DeLand, where he was pronounced dead at 8:28 a.m. An autopsy will be conducted by ...
- Orlando Sentinel
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- 2/2/2012 6:21:48 AM
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Rare geese spotted on Pig Island during Christmas Bird Count
- The bird is disappearing with its habitat. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, “Many of the coastal beaches traditionally used by piping plovers for nesting have been lost to commercial, residential, and recreational developments. Through the ..
- Port St. Joe Star
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- 2/2/2012 5:38:51 AM
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Florida House beginning floor debate on redistricting
- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Redistricting is headed for final action in the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature. But critics say the maps violate two new state constitutional amendments. The House is beginning floor debate on Thursday with ...
- News-Press
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- 2/2/2012 5:31:42 AM
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New bill would allow South Florida casinos, slots at dog tracks
- TALLAHASSEE -- A key test for casino gambling in Florida, a House subcommittee Friday will take up a revised bill that would allow up to three resort casinos in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The bill (PCS for HB 487) is significantly ...
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/2/2012 5:31:42 AM
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Red light camera arrests: Accused Florida cattle rustlers caught on tape
- AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Authorities went high tech to catch some Central Florida cattle rustlers. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says red-light cameras helped detectives track down two men accused of stealing more than a dozen cows from an Auburndale pasture.
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/2/2012 4:48:45 AM
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Bassmaster Classic to be held in La. this month
- NEW ORLEANS - The 42nd Bassmaster Classic, a major fishing tournament ... state biologists found that six of the seven largest fish caught tested positive for Florida genetics, a likely result of stocking efforts in the New Orleans area.
- The Ledger
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- 2/2/2012 4:27:16 AM
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Ormond Beach man falls off dock into river near DeLand, dies
- Richard Bass fell off the dock into the Norris Dead River, a tributary of the St. Johns River, at the Highland Park Fish Camp, west of DeLand ... Bass was transported by EVAC Ambulance to Florida Hospital DeLand where he was pronounced dead at 8:28 ...
- Daytona Beach News-Journal
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- 2/2/2012 4:27:16 AM
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Gordie Howe's dementia fight personal and public
- Physically, he's doing well for a man about to turn 84 in March. His sons say Howe likes to do household chores and go fishing, one of his favorite pastimes. "He's still Mr. Hockey and that's what is so great because he's just such a pleasure to have ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/2/2012 4:05:48 AM
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Patrick Air Force Base aviators to train Afghan air force
- “It’s basically (to) teach them to fish.” The plan is to have enough Afghan trainers in place when American forces withdraw from the country. The U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/2/2012 3:51:29 AM
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Gingrich to challenge Florida primary results?
- Florida's Republican primary may not be a done deal, according to a new report. According to a Fox News report early Thursday, Newt Gingrich's campaign may challenge the results of Tuesday's election. The alleged argument is that Florida's ...
- Central Florida News 13
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- 2/2/2012 3:22:51 AM
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Name the gorilla born at Florida Panhandle zoo
- PENSACOLA — A zoo in the Florida Panhandle wants some helping naming a new gorilla. The 5-pound male Western lowland gorilla was born Jan. 23 at the Gulf Breeze Zoo. The mother is a 25-year-old named Rwanda. It's the first gorilla birth at the ...
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/2/2012 3:22:51 AM
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Fish to fly again in Matlacha
- “I’m the two-time defending mullet toss champion of Southwest Florida!” Bartz confirmed ... a multi-sport athlete who credits baseball with his ability to make fish fly. In fact, baseball tactics put him on top in his first mullet ...
- News-Press
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- 2/2/2012 1:56:57 AM
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Local & State Roundup: Jackson's Bucket Puts Florida Tech Over FSC
- MELBOURNE | Anthony Jackson put back a missed shot with 5.4 seconds to play in overtime, giving Florida Tech an 83-82 win over Florida Southern Wednesday night. Florida Tech (15-4, 7-3 Sunshine State Conference) led by seven with less than six ...
- The Ledger
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- 2/2/2012 1:49:47 AM
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Southwest Florida Symphony extracts 'Enigma' puzzle
- Yes, a puzzle. A what? You heard me. And, indeed, I heard the puzzle on Friday evening performed by Maestro Michael Hall and the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra for a full house at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in Fort Myers.
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/2/2012 12:59:41 AM
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Letter: Why does Florida allow home insurance premiums to triple?
- Letter: Why does Florida allow home insurance premiums to triple? Last month, I was shocked to see a 200 percent increase in my State Farm home insurance premium. In 2011, we paid $1,372, and this year's premium was increased to $3,791.
- Jupiter Courier
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- 2/2/2012 12:59:41 AM
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Florida crash survivor has deportation worries
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident and Florida Gov. Rick Scott has asked the state's Department of Law Enforcement to look into allegations that the marsh fire was intentionally set.
- Florida Today
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- 2/2/2012 12:38:12 AM
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Gorilla born at Florida Panhandle zoo
- A zoo in the Florida Panhandle wants some helping naming a new gorilla. The 5-pound male Western lowland gorilla was born Jan. 23 at the Gulf Breeze Zoo. The mother is a 25-year-old named Rwanda. It's the first gorilla birth at the zoo in Gulf Breeze.
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/2/2012 12:09:34 AM
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Snaer, James power Florida State basketball victory
- TALLAHASSEE — Michael Snaer scored 21 points and Bernard James added 13 on Wednesday night as No. 21 Florida State rallied in the second half to defeat Georgia Tech 68-54 for its sixth straight win. The victory gives Florida State (15-6 ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/1/2012 10:22:12 PM
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Florida colleges high in recruit rankings
- The Florida Gators probably signed the best class in the Sunshine State while Miami inked the largest and Florida State added most of the highest-rated players. But don’t count out USF or UCF — which filled a lot of needs on Wednesday’s ...
- Florida Today
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- 2/1/2012 10:00:43 PM
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Backpack program helps feed hungry children in the Florida Keys
- The Florida Keys' perceived affluence masks a growing number of low-income working families -- working poor -- who are the essence of our service, construction, tourism, and fishing economy. Working poor are two words that should not go together ...
- Florida Keys News
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- 2/1/2012 9:53:34 PM
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PSC to rule on power
- A circuit judge ruled Wednesday that he will not be the one to decide whether it is legal for Monroe County to allow the power utility to provide commercial service to No Name Key. The state Public Service Commission (PSC) has "exclusive subject matter ...
- Florida Keys News
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- 2/1/2012 9:53:34 PM
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Florida briefs | Sen. Rubio's staffer cleared
- BONITA SPRINGS -- A regional director for U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has been cleared of a domestic battery charge stemming from a fight with his wife. Michael Brennan’s attorney said Wednesday the state attorney’s office found there wasn’t ...
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/1/2012 9:03:27 PM
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Arts and crafts fair returns to Lake Placid
- Toby's Clowns will provide face painting for children. Wrede's Wildlife, Highlands County Humane Society and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will be on hand. The entertainment line-up Saturday is from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. There will be ...
- Highlands Today
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- 2/1/2012 8:56:18 PM
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Dean, Smith seek Congress’ help in stopping King’s Bay rule
- Opponents to the rule fear a loss of private property rights and the impact the rules could have on fishing. The memorials ask Congress to direct the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider the proposed rule and instead work with state and local ...
- Citrus County Chronicle Online
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- 2/1/2012 8:49:08 PM
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Help Me Howard: Dead Puppy
- Rebecca has 16 birds, two cats, a pond full of koi fish and one guinea hen in the backyard ... Howard Finkelstein, 7News Legal Expert: "Yes. Florida has what's called a puppy lemon law, and it regulates pet dealers. If you buy a dog that turns out to ...
- WSVN-TV
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- 2/1/2012 7:44:43 PM
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No. 21 Florida State beats Georgia Tech 68-54
- Michael Snaer scored 21 points and Bernard James added 13 on Wednesday night as No. 21 Florida State rallied in the second half to defeat Georgia Tech 68-54 for its sixth straight win. The victory gives Florida State (15-6, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference ..
- Bay News 9
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- 2/1/2012 7:01:46 PM
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Muschamp pleased with Florida Gators 2012 recruiting class
- After wrapping up a dismal 7-6 season in Will Muschamp's first year as head coach at the University of Florida, better days could be on the horizon. The Gators landed what is universally being lauded as a top-five recruiting class on Wednesday ...
- Central Florida News 13
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- 2/1/2012 5:50:11 PM
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College football: Florida Gators sign 23 players to letters of intent
- GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Will Muschamp believes the best way to challenge for the Southeastern Conference title is to be stout on both lines of scrimmage. It's been his main goal since he arrived on campus. He moved closer to making it happen Wednesday.
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/1/2012 5:28:43 PM
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Florida signs 23 players to letters of intent
- GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida coach Will Muschamp said all last season that for the Gators to challenge for the Southeastern Conference title they needed to upgrade both lines of scrimmage. He moved closer to getting it done Wednesday. Muschamp's ...
- The Ledger
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- 2/1/2012 5:00:05 PM
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Deportation worries for Florida crash survivor
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident and Florida Gov. Rick Scott has asked the state's Department of Law Enforcement to look into allegations that the marsh fire was intentionally set.
- Florida Today
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- 2/1/2012 4:02:49 PM
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Hair-raising souvenir: Your chance to own Jose Reyes’ famous dreadlocks
- They might end up in your souvenir case. Reyes, who last cut his hair in 2007, will donate his dreads to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida for a weeklong eBay auction that will raise money to grant the wishes of local children who ...
- Palm Beach Post (blog)
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- 2/1/2012 3:55:39 PM
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After dry January, rush is on to burn off thick brush
- After the driest January on record for parts of Central Florida, government agencies and private landowners ... There was a controlled burn of 2,000 acres near Cape Canaveral on Tuesday by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the state Division ...
- Orlando Sentinel
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- 2/1/2012 3:12:42 PM
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St. George Island shows Snowbirds appreciation
- The new Apalachicola National Estuarine Education Center will feature special events such as ID That Critter, Fish Feeding Frenzy, a birding walk and eagle nest viewing. The lighthouse climb will be at a reduced rate ($3 instead of the usual $5 ...
- News Herald
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- 2/1/2012 2:58:23 PM
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Legislators look at allowing driverless cars on Florida roads
- But imagine if you were able to leave the driving to a robot. It sounds like a sci-fi fantasy, but legislators are moving to make driverless cars a reality on Florida's roads. The cars that drive themselves could be on the market before the end ...
- Bay News 9
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- 2/1/2012 2:51:14 PM
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Florida consumer confidence jumps in January
- Floridians' consumer confidence jumped in January with many showing the same level of optimism they had a year ago before their hopes were sunk with a faltering economy, a University of Florida survey found. The UF poll found that overall ...
- Jupiter Courier
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- 2/1/2012 2:01:07 PM
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Arrest report - Jan. 24 to 29
- Apalachicola (APD), Carrabelle (CPD), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Department of ...
- Apalachicola Times
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- 2/1/2012 1:25:20 PM
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DEA reports sharp drop in Florida oxycodone purchases
- MIAMI — A combination of tough new laws and a high-profile crackdown is chipping away at Florida's dubious distinction as the nation's leading illicit source of powerful prescription painkillers for drug addicts and dealers, federal and state ...
- Tampa Bay Online
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- 2/1/2012 12:56:42 PM
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Lakewood's Dante Fowler commits to Florida, drops FSU
- After making his announcement official at the Bright House Sports Network studios, Lakewood DE Dante Fowler has signed with the University of Florida. Fowler, who had been committed to Florida State since December of 2010, has decided to ...
- Bay News 9
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- 2/1/2012 12:42:23 PM
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It’s official: Southeast’s Brian Poole signs with Florida Gators
- BRADENTON -- Brian Poole, Manatee County’s most coveted college football recruit in the Class of 2012, made himself officially a University of Florida Gator today. Dispelling rumors that swirled around the last month that he had changed his ...
- Bradenton Herald
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- 2/1/2012 11:09:19 AM
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Atlantic sturgeon declared endangered species
- The prehistoric fish was once bountiful, but populations were depleted by anglers seeking its coveted caviar. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is currently considering information on sturgeon populations in order to ...
- Gainesville Sun
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- 2/1/2012 10:55:00 AM
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Outdoor destination improvements now under way
- air-conditioned area in the pavilion; children’s jungle gym; a motorboat for fishing and boating ... Guests to the property enjoy not only the natural serenity of “Old Florida”, but amenities such as free Wi-Fi; concierge service; a ...
- NW Florida Daily News
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- 2/1/2012 9:29:06 AM
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FWC Says Feb. 1 Brings Changes To Redfish and Seatrout Rules
- The changes affecting red drum (redfish) and spotted seatrout (speckled trout) management made by the Florida ... fish was a mutton snapper caught from the old drawbridge at Islamorada in the Keys around the age of nine. He loves to combine fishing and ...
- The Ledger
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- 2/1/2012 9:21:57 AM
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EPA Misses Dioxin Deadline
- The EPA calls dioxins "likely human carcinogens." Most exposure to dioxins come from food, particularly meat, dairy, fish and shellfish. Dioxins are a family of highly toxic chemical compounds. Most dioxins are byproducts of industrial processes and get ..
- News Channel 2000
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- 2/1/2012 8:39:00 AM
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Florida House Republicans won't hike insurance premiums
- Florida House Republicans are planning on keeping a perk for state officials that keeps their health insurance premiums low. A House panel on Wednesday is scheduled to vote on a nearly $69.2 billion budget for 2012. House Republicans plan to ...
- Tampa Bay Online
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- 2/1/2012 8:03:12 AM
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BREAKING NEWS Fowler commits to Florida, drops FSU
- After making his announcement official at the Bright House Sports Network studios, Lakewood DE Dante Fowler has signed with the University of Florida. Fowler, who had been committed to Florida State since December of 2010, has decided to ...
- Bay News 9
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- 2/1/2012 7:34:34 AM
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Police: Man wearing Obama mask robs McDonald's in South Florida
- RIVIERA BEACH — Police say a man robbed a South Florida McDonald's while wearing a President Barack Obama mask. Riviera Beach police are seeking the public's help in finding the suspect, who they say held employees at gunpoint early Saturday.
- Naples Daily News
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- 2/1/2012 6:51:37 AM
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KSC Workers Stay Home After Prescribed Burn
- Click Like For Central Florida News Updates: The fire was put out Tuesday ... Other work areas are considered unhealthy until the smoke clears. NASA and Fish and Wildlife officials are burning the area to improve wildlife habitat. They also want to ...
- News Channel 2000
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- 2/1/2012 6:15:50 AM
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Brevard voter turnout No. 1 in Central Florida
- The 47 percent turnout of Republican voters at the polls for Florida’s presidential primary failed to put Brevard County in the Top 10 voter turnout statewide, but the county did rank No. 1 in Central Florida and among the state’s largest counties.
- Florida Today
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- 2/1/2012 6:08:40 AM
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SW Florida police find infant's body in freezer
- PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Authorities in southwest Florida say an autopsy is pending for an infant whose body was found in a freezer. Punta Gorda police tell the Sarasota Herald-Tribune ( http://bit.ly/x4U5De) that detectives consider the baby's death ...
- The Ledger
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- 2/1/2012 6:08:40 AM
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Lawmen distribute fliers as search for Buenfil continues
- Family and friends now gather at 10 a.m., every Saturday and Sunday at Nelson's Fish Camp on Southeast Highway 42 in Umatilla to search the area and pass out fliers. Anyone with information may call the Lake County Sheriff's Office, or Central Florida ...
- Daily Commercial
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- 2/1/2012 5:11:24 AM
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Florida set for big football signing day
- Miami and Florida also were in the running for one of the nation's top defensive end recruits. Greg Schiano's departure for the Tampa Bay Bucs' coaching job gave Hamilton pause but said he's comfortable with Kyle Flood, the replacement.
- Florida Today
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- 2/1/2012 4:57:05 AM
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No. 21 Florida State guns for sixth straight victory
- Sizzling Florida State goes after its sixth straight victory in Atlantic Coast Conference play as it prepares to host struggling Georgia Tech. The 21st-ranked Seminoles (14-6, 5-1 ACC) are in a three-way tie for first place in the ACC with ...
- Tampa Bay Online
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- 2/1/2012 3:09:43 AM
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Letter: Let's work together to save Florida's magnificent waterways
- Both of these bills are designed to diminish the control and regulation of toxic pollutants threatening Florida's magnificent waterways, lakes, rivers and lagoons. One only has to witness the affects of toxic algae blooms and fish kills to ...
- Jupiter Courier
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- 2/1/2012 12:53:43 AM