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Cuban-American Politics: Florida Democrats Pushing for Renewed Relations With Cuba

Gubernatorial hopeful Charlie Crist says that U.S. should end the trade embargo with Cuba. Nearly 55 years have passed since the U. S. imposed a trade embargo on Cuba, and rarely since then have any U.

Florida's Farm Industry Asks Congress for Immigration Reform, Wants More Visas for Day Laborers

On Wednesday, workers from Florida's agricultural industry asked Congress to work on immigration reform so the businesses will have an adequate number of workers.

Florida Election News: Bill Clinton Encourages Cuban-Americans to Vote in Democratic Party Speech

On Saturday night, former president Bill Clinton encouraged the Florida Democratic Party to vote in mid-term elections and called out Cuban-Americans in particular at the state party's biggest fundraiser.

Miami Shooting News Update: 2 People Killed, at Least 10 Wounded

At least 10 people were shot and two people died after gunfire erupted outside an apartment building in Miami early Tuesday morning.

Miami, Florida Sues JPMorgan Chase Bank for Discriminating Against Latino, Black Neighborhoods

Last Friday, the city of Miami filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Co. in federal court claiming the company has used discriminatory mortgage lending practices in minority neighborhoods.

US Immigration Reform News 2014: Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott Flip-Flops on Tution Rates, Tries to Seduce Latino Voters

On Monday, Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill allowing students who came into the United States illegally to enjoy in-state tuition rates. Scott ran for governor four years ago with a tough stance against illegal immigration, leading some to believe that the governor is looking to sway Latinos before the impending election.

Illegal Immigrant College Education: Undocumented Students in Florida to Qualify for In-State College Tuition Rates

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed a bill into that allows undocumented students to qualify for in-state college tuition. Scott signed the bill in private but will hold a public signing at a campaign event in Fort Myers later in the afternoon, Fox News Latino reported.

Florida City Commissioner Ted Galatis Apologizes for Racist Use of 'N-Word' During Road Rage Incident

A South Florida city commissioner apologized for shouting the n-word at a woman during a moment of road rage over weekend, saying that he used the racial slur because he felt "threatened."

Florida Woman Attacked by Shark in Fort Lauderdale

A South Florida woman is expected to make a full recovery after suffering from a shark bite in the Intracoastal Waterway off Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.

Florida Judge Allegedly Punches Lawyer in the Head After an Argument in Court [Video]

A heated exchanged of words captured on camera between a judge and attorney in a Florida courtroom erupted into a physical altercation on Monday.

Skateboards & Mode of Transportation: New Electric Skateboard Can Go Miles on One Charge

Tony Hawk may be the king of the half-pipe, but now you to can shred like a pro with a brand new Marble Skateboard.

Wealthy Florida Businessman Shoots Son, Daughter, Wife: Then Sets Mansion on Fire, Killing Himself

A wealthy Florida business owner shot his wife and two teenage children in the head, before setting the mansion where they were lived on fire and killing himself.

Squirrel Attacks Selfie-Taking Florida Spring Breaker: Victim Brian Genest Says 'It Went From Extremely Cute and Fuzzy to Extreme Attack' [Photo]

You should probably think twice before you take a selfie with a squirrel. Despite how cute and friendly they might appear, one teenager from Maine learned that the fuzzy creatures aren't always receptive to photo ops after an amicable squirrel went nuts.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Florida Senate OKs Tuition Bill for Undocumented Immigrants In Sunshine State

The Florida Senate voted Thursday to let undocumented students pay the same in-state college tuition as legal citizens.

Florida Jail Explosion Update: 2 Inmates Killed, 3 Missing Following Gas Explosion; At Least 100 Injured

A suspected gas explosion at a jail in northwest Florida Wednesday night killed two inmates, while three others went missing and 150 people were injured.

Southeast Severe Storm Update: Heavy Flooding Causes Casualties, Destruction in Florida and Alabama

Severe flooding due to a heavy storm system has caused destruction and death in Florida and Alabama.

Walt Disney World Resort Tickets and Deals: Now You Can Finish Your Orlando, Florida Vacation With Alcohol After the Park Closes

If you enjoy a good drink, good ambiance and good adventures, there's a good chance you've thought about getting a bit inebriated at Disney World and gallivanting around at night. Good news: now you sort of can.

Miami May Have Seen Its Last Live Ultra Music Festival Lineup After 99 Arrests and 1 Gruesome Hospitalization in 2014

Was this year's Ultra Music Festival the last? If some city officials get their way, yes. Was this year's Ultra Music Festival the last? If some city officials get their way, yes.

Tampa, Florida News: Woman Captures Funny Road Rage Incident in Viral Video [WATCH]

Being tailgated, a woman uses her iPhone to record an act of road rage. A Tampa woman being tailgated by an impatient pickup truck driver recorded the incident on her cellphone.

Florida State Football Loves to Lose: Team Lost Quarter Million Dollars in ACC Title Game Win Over Duke

By accepting an invitation to the 2013 ACC Championship Game in Charlotte, North Carolina last December, Florida State University had to pony up a lot of cash.

March Madness 2014 Bracket Live, Predictions & Scores: Upsets Abound as Top Seeds Enter Round of 32

March Madness is living up to its name. March Madness is living up to its name. Outside of the court, there have been rumblings and rants about the seedings, which is nothing new.
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