Florida
Fla. Man Fleeing from Cops Gets Bitten by Alligator
Well, at least he didn't get shot or run over
Palm Beach County Sheriff May Get $1 Million for First in the Nation "Violence Prevention Unit"
Florida governor can use line-item veto against it
Florida Cop Has Been Fired Eight Times By Three Departments
Past allegations against Sgt. German Bosque include "busting the skull" of a handcuffed suspect, faking reports, and having drugs in his patrol car
Woman Missing For 11 Years Found in Florida Keys
Abandoned her children after dropping them off at school in Pennsylvania
School Defends Expelling Student over Science Project
Maybe they should eliminate science classes in general as dangerous
Florida Legislature Approves Speeding Up of Executions
It's not like guys on Death Row are regularly being found to be innocent or anything
Gov. Scott Signs Bill Requiring Warrants for Use of Drones
Was passed by Floridian lawmakers unanimously
Paper Gets Pulitzer for Investigating Police Speeding
Three-part series gets national recognition, as well as results
Zimmerman's Mother Writes Angry Letter on Anniversary of Arrest
Criticizes media, justice system
Florida Bans Slot-Style Video Game Machines
Quick passage and approval of legislation follows racketeering scandal
Miami Police Keeping Records Related to 2011 Memorial Day Shooting a Secret
Judge rules autopsy report, 911 calls must be released, report on how 12 cops fired more than 100 rounds to remain secret under state law
Trayvon Martin Family Settles Wrongful Death Suit
Against homeowners association in neighborhood where he was shot
Florida Man Facing 25 Years in Prison For Selling Old Prescription Painkillers to Police Informant
Informant befriended the father of three, convinced him he was in pain and needed help
Prison Company Withdraws Deal to Name Florida College Stadium
Resulted in demonstrations and public outcry
Florida DJs Suspended over April Fool's Joke
Warned audience of "dihydrogen monoxide" in the water supply
Medical Marijuana Bill Stalled in Florida
Seven out of ten Floridians support medical marijuana
4-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot While Sitting in Car
Another child inside car might have been responsible
Florida Gulf Coast University Gets Plenty of Attention for Unexpected NCAA Tournament Success
Some players older than the school itself
Florida Probing Second Internet Gambling Charity
Did money raised really go to help children with cancer?
Florida House Passes Campaign Donation Reforms
Allows bigger donations directly to candidates, but also orders more rapid disclosures
Man Proven Innocent After 20 Years, but Still Stuck in Prison
Problems over a parole violation 25 years ago
Rent Your Own Golf Carts: Florida May End Pensions for New Public Employees
A legislative push may create a 401(k)-style program instead
Poll Puts Charlie Crist Ahead in Fla. Governor Race
Should he decide to run to get his old job back
Florida Lawmakers to Consider Ban on Using EBT at Strip Clubs
Casinos and gun shops could also soon not accept electronic benefits cards
Fla. Lt. Governor Resigns Amid Online Gambling Investigation
Tied to company accused of using Internet cafes as front for illegal gambling
More Charges Filed in Florida Hazing Death
12 former college band members charged with manslaughter
Home of Florida Medical Marijuana Activist Raided
Legislation to legalize its use is named after her
70 Percent of Floridians Support Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Activists trying to get a legalization measure on the 2014 ballot
Fla. Task Force Says No Major Changes Needed to Stand Your Ground Law
Though some tweaks are recommended
"Photography Is Not a Crime" Prosecutor Fired for Abusing Position for Lap Dances
Professionalism on display in Miami
Republican Florida Governor Backs Medicaid Expansion
In a statement, Rick Scott says he'll only approve ObamaCare-driven shift for three years
Florida Deputy Given Written Reprimand For Obscenity, Death Threat-Laden Tirade
In the course of investigating someone for causing a disturbance, natch
Fla. Lawmakers Worry About Tax Breaks for Video Game Companies
Not because they don't need them, but because they're taking them away from film and television companies (who also don't need them).
Pennsylvania Closes Loopholes For Gun Permits
Aims to stop gun permits being mailed from Florida