Florida ranks second in the nation in the number of death row inmates, with 390 men and women currently awaiting execution, and the ruling casts doubt on their status.
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How Long Can Florida’s Citrus Industry Survive?
The USDA recently stunned growers when it projected the smallest orange harvest for Florida in more than 50 years. The culprit: A tiny insect that’s killing off the state’s trees — and industry.
Florida Republicans weigh in on Bush-Rubio battle
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tried to jump-start his presidential bid in his home state Monday. In the campaign lately, he’s been battling his political protege, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Missing hiker on Mt. Roberts trail found dead
Five search teams went up the Mount Roberts trail and Temsco Helicopters provided an aerial search.
Cheap And Fast, Online Voter Registration Catches On
Twenty states have implemented online voter registration and seven are expected to follow. It has Republican and Democratic support, but some still worry about cyberthreats.
17 Months Before Election Day, One Campaign Aims For $100 Million
The lofty target for the superPAC of not-quite-a-candidate Jeb Bush is one more sign of the cash gusher — and legal gray areas — opened up by recent campaign finance decisions.
Rubio’s Path To The Nomination And 3 Obstacles In His Way
The junior Florida Republican senator is expected to jump into the race for the presidency Monday. He has some strengths but also hurdles to overcome.
To Curb Bear Population, Florida Reinstates Hunting Season
In the past decade, the number of bear-related calls Florida wildlife officials have received has increased by 400 percent. To stop the rise in bear population, officials have agreed to start hunting.
House Passes Bill That Authorizes Arming Syrian Rebels
The final tally was 273 to 156. But many members of both parties broke ranks with their leaders — Reps. John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi — who strongly backed the measure.
Boeing And SpaceX Win $6.8 Billion In NASA Contracts
NASA has chosen Boeing and SpaceX to build the vehicles that will transport its astronauts to the International Space Station.