Sen. Nelson doubles nearest GOP foe in fundraising
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson will report raising $1.85 million for his re-election the three months that ended June 30.
EMS worker among 3 charged in civil rights case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) _ A Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services employee has resigned following his arrest with two other men on charges of screaming racial …
Fla. synagogue painted with hate words, symbols
MOUNT DORA, Fla. (AP) _ Central Florida residents of all religious backgrounds are pitching in to help a synagogue after vandals spray painted the building …
Former Ruth’s Chris CEO to seek Fla. Senate seat
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Craig Miller, the former CEO of the Ruth's Chris steakhouse chain, plans to announce Tuesday he'll seek the Republican nomination to …
Today in History, July 20, 2011
Today is Wednesday, July 20, the 201st day of 2011. There are 164 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 20, …
Ala. casino lobbyist testifies about race factor
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) _ A wiretapped phone call played Monday in Alabama's gambling corruption trial raised the race issue for the second time, this time …
American Black Film Festival starts in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ One of the most prestigious festivals honoring black cinema returned to Miami Beach on Wednesday to promote cultural diversity and …
Section of pill mill law temporarily suspended
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida's surgeon general has temporarily suspended part of the state's new “pill mill'' legislation. Dr. Frank Farmer signed an emergency order …
3 Fla. Corrections officers face criminal charges
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Three Florida corrections officers have been fired and now face criminal charges for creating false disciplinary reports on 13 inmates held …
Rep. Hastings asks that harassment case be tossed
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Congressman Alcee Hastings asked a court Saturday to throw out claims that he subjected a former employee to sexual harassment and retaliation …