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Appeals court agrees to shield legislators

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:31 EDT

A Florida appeals court is ruling that state legislators and legislative staff don't have to answer questions in a contentious lawsuit.

Pit bulls killed after attacking 3 in central Fla

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01 EDT

Two pit bulls involved in an attack on three people have been euthanized at the Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach.

FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:41 EDT

A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities at his home early Wednesday while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case, officials said.

Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:12 EDT

Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate.

South Fla. Water Management District chief resigns

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:05 EDT

The executive director of the state agency overseeing water supply, flood control and Everglades restoration between Orlando and Key West has resigned.

FBI agent fatally shoots man in Orlando

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:51 EDT

A man was fatally shot when a team of FBI agents swarmed an apartment complex near Universal Studios in Orlando.

No tickets wins Mega Money game

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:05 EDT

No tickets matched all four numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game so the jackpot rolled over to $550,000, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.

Melbourne Beach mayor steps down amid tension

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00 EDT

The mayor of Melbourne Beach says he's stepping down because he can no longer serve the best interests of residents and employees because of tension among city commissioners.

Homes next to Seffner sinkhole to be demolished

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00 EDT

The homes on either side of the Seffner house where a sinkhole opened under a man's bedroom are being demolished.

IRS hits Miccosukee tribe with $170M tax bill

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:45 EDT

The Internal Revenue Service has hit the Miccosukee Indians with a $170 million bill for failing to report and withhold taxes from its distribution of gambling profits to tribal members.