According to the 2008 Quality Counts report - a national comparison of state education systems - Florida ranked among the top 15 in the country.
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The Democratic Rules Committee voted to deny the right of Florida delegates the right to seat in the National Democratic Assembly emphasizing rules and how important it is to follow the rules. But the delegates will participate with One Half votes.
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Caladesi Island State Park in the St. Petersburg and Clearwater area is named America's Top Beach for 2008 by Coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach."
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Traditionally, the cleanliness of a beach is monitored by sampling the bathing water a few meters from shore. But since sand is an effective filter, it follows that fecal bacteria (those from sewage) may be concentrated in the sand as the tide flows and ebbs.
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There are at least four fires in Volusia County and Brevard County, in central Florida, which has forced the evacuations of hundreds of coastal residents as firefighters battles the blazes.
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The house of the representatives of Florida this morning approved a bill that makes health insurance coverage more affordable to the state's 3.8 million people without health insurance, but also has lesser treatment coverage.
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Tom H. C. Anderson to Present on Marketing to Generation Y: The College Market” at AdFed Miami, FL
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Capital Yachts (www.CapitalYacht.com) will launch its first fireworks cruise during the Cherry Blossom festival on April 5, 2008.
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Study shows the University Of Miami's economic impact in Florida swells to $4.5 billion and South Florida enriched by top research institution and community contributor.
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MSNBC just reported on the massive power outage across Florida due to a power surge and that a nuclear power plant lost power.
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A Florida woman was arrested Monday after her 16-month-old daughter tested positive for cocaine.
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The Florida Lottery announced today that one lucky player matched all six winning numbers in the Wednesday, Feb. 20, FLORIDA LOTTO drawing and will win a guaranteed $37 million jackpot.
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