An explosion is reportedly at T2 Labs, a chemical plant in Jacksonville, Florida. The initial reports were that white smoke was coming out. Now it is reported as black smoke. T2 Labs manufactures 'Ecotane' and terpene solvents.

A man has died after riding the Expedition Everest roller coaster at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida.

Orlando Blooming with New Adventures and Special Events For Family Spring Break 2008, with events such as Florida Strawberry Festival.

Huntsville Botanical Garden's Spring Festival of Flowers. Banish the "Brr" of winter during this month-long salute to spring! Garden tours, horticultural classes, fashion shows, children's workshops and a gigantic "Bunny Bonanza" Easter egg hunt.

Home values nationwide declined for the fourth consecutive quarter, down 5.7 percent year-over-year — the largest year-over-year decline in more than a decade, according to Zillow’s Q3 2007 Home Value Report released last week.

A weakened Tropical Storm Noel began to turn north while dumping heavy rain over Cuba and appeared likely to strengthen slightly over Atlantic waters as it moved initially toward Florida and then over the Bahamas.

Florida’s consumer confidence inched up one point to 79 in September but is likely to continue its downward trend in the coming months thanks to higher gas prices and an expansion of the housing downturn to other segments of the economy, a new University of Florida study finds.

The Asian elephant is believed to be one of the most intelligent animals on Earth. It is also one of the most endangered. But a sanctuary in the southern state of Florida is hoping to save this large animal and ensure its existence for generations to come. For producer Yi Suli, VOA's Elaine Lu has more on the Center for Elephant Conservation.

A new University of Georgia study finds that sewage-contaminated groundwater is reaching the offshore reefs of the Upper Florida Keys, possibly threatening corals and human health.

26 Year low U.S. dollar means it is now a great time to buy real estate property in the Mexican Caribbean area. North Americans have been buying real estate in the area for years, but with many flights from Europe now, and property bought in dollars, European investors could now get in to these markets.

Florida, the Sunshine State has it all - perfect weather, stunning scenery, natural attractions, theme parks and golf courses to die for. It also boasts a plethora of seaside villas and apartments, many of which are available as holiday rentals or for sale.

Middleton, Wisconsin Tops The 2007 List of America's Best Places To Live by Money Magazine, - Lake Mary, Florida, Suwanee Are Also In Money Magazine's Best Places To Live List.