HOME INSURANCE

Citizens rate hike not as harsh as expected

Citizens' windstorm rates are heading up for most people.

ELECTION 2010

Politicians jumping into social media, seeing new outlet to voters

For Florida candidates, social-networking tools are keys to campaign outreach.

STATE BUDGET

New Florida cigarette tax boosts state budget

A new tobacco tax is doing just what its proponents envisioned: reducing cigarette sales while fattening st...

SCOTT ROTHSTEIN SCANDAL

'Juice scam' victim: I was lured into Scott Rothstein deal

A Coconut Grove businessman says he invested $2.16 million with Scott Rothstein after a friend solicited hi...

U.S.-CUBA RELATIONS

Blogger in Cuba has Washington's ear

A blogger in Cuba who's not afraid to take on the authorities has gained attention at the White House and o...

WEST PALM BEACH

Conferences on homosexuality to converge in West Palm Beach

Can homosexuality be cured? Two groups with opposing opinions will hold dueling conferences beginning Frida...

HOMICIDE

One year later, felony law may bring justice

A year after an alleged robber from North Miami was killed by his victim in Lake Worth, his Broward accompl...

GOVERNOR'S RACE

State planes used less in '09

As they hit the campaign trail, state Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and Attorney General Bill McCollum ...

THE LEGISLATURE

Florida may crack down on corporate fees

Facing another shortfall of more than $2 billion, Florida lawmakers may crack down on corporate fees.

ROTHSTEIN SCANDAL

FBI seeking help from alleged Rothstein victims

The FBI's top agent said Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein's alleged investment scheme was not a `on...

POLITICS | U.S. SENATE

Marco Rubio takes tougher stance on illegal immigration

U.S. Senate contender Marco Rubio advocates getting tough with illegal immigrants, but when he was the stat...

U.S. SENATE RACE | ANALYSIS

How conservative is Senate candidate Marco Rubio?

Senate candidate Marco Rubio appeals to conservatives -- but his legislative record in Florida offers a dif...

FLORIDA PENSIONS

Change sought in who oversees state pension funds

The State Board of Administration is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

FORT LAUDERDALE

Bank ordered to turn over documents for Rothstein case in Broward County

A bank connected to the case of attorney Scott Rothstein was ordered to release files by Monday.

LEGISLATURE 2010

Real work, cash hunt collide

For lawmakers in Tallahassee this week, many big questions remained unresolved, but fundraising for campaig...

TALLAHASSEE

House panel to continue pursuing Ray Sansom probe

There will be no delay in a Florida House committee's probe into allegations that former Speaker Ray Sansom...

POLITIFACT

Gov. Charlie Crist backpedals on stimulus

Gov. Charlie Crist, a U.S. Senate candidate, has been trying to distance himself from President Barack Obam...

ADOPTION AGENCIES

NRA: Ban adoption agencies from asking about gun ownership

The NRA wants to stop adoption agencies from asking prospective parents about whether they own guns, saying...

Child injured by 2-story fall

A 6-year-old girl was injured when she fell out of a second-story window.

Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $9 million

The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $9 million after no one matched the six winning numbers ...

4 Fantasy 5 players share $258,811 top prize

Four winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $64,702.89 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.

Detective shoots suspect during drug buy

A Jacksonville detective reportedly shot a suspect during a a prearranged drug buy.

Jaguar dies at Brevard Zoo

A 7-year-old male jaguar has died at the Brevard Zoo.

Mammogram guidelines spark debate over health bill

Lawmakers broke along party lines on a new aspect of the health care debate Sunday as a former National Ins...

Burial held for man killed in Fla. office shooting

Otis "Nicki" Beckford's death left those who came to bury him Saturday remembering how the 26-year-old love...