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WATCH: ANOTHER Manatee Rider

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A news helicopter captured yet more manatee harassment in Florida, this time in Sarasota. Video shows a herd of manatees attracting nearby beachgoers at Siesta...

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on May 24, 2013 at 08:51 AM

'Devoured': Burmese Python Latches Onto Expert's Face

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On the Animal Planet "Monster Week" special "Devoured: Man-Eating Super Snake Returns,” Florida snake expert Steve Masek was on the hunt for a dangerous and...

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on May 23, 2013 at 07:22 AM
Florida man under investiga...

Florida man under investigation for jumping on manatees (Video)

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He might not find it so funny when he finds himself landing in hot water.

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on May 22, 2013 at 02:20 PM
PHOTO: LARGEST Python Ever ...

PHOTO: LARGEST Python Ever Caught In Florida!

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A Miami man captured, killed, and reported the largest Burmese python ever caught in Florida, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials. Jason...

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on May 20, 2013 at 01:52 PM
$590M-plus Powerball: 1 win...

$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla.

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It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching all the numbers to win the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said early Sunday.

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on May 18, 2013 at 11:51 PM
1 winning ticket sold in Fl...

1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball

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A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

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on May 18, 2013 at 11:20 PM

Visiondivision’s Stunning Concept for Miami’s Bayfront Park Looks a Lot Like the Rising Sun!

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Originally, the land where Bayfront Park sits was home to the Everglades. Dredged to create a port and real estate opportunities, the area is now home to host of human landmarks. Bringing a sense of nature and wonder back to the landscape, Visiondivision proposes

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on May 17, 2013 at 12:51 PM

BIG Unveils Plans for Massive Green Overhaul of Miami Beach Convention Center

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The goal of the new convention center and surrounding support areas is to bring Miami Beach to the convention center, including the cool shade of tropical trees, art deco styling, human-scaled architecture, and pedestrian-friendly streets. Miami Beach Square

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on May 14, 2013 at 09:51 AM

Disease Threatens Florida’s Citrus Industry

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So far, efforts to find a way to stop the spread of citrus greening have failed, and the damage is growing increasingly extensive.    

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on May 09, 2013 at 06:52 PM

EPA Awards $4.2 Million in Brownfields Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Florida (FL)

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(Atlanta - May 8, 2013) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it plans to award nine communities in Florida with brownfield grants for new investments to provide funding necessary to clean and redevelop contaminated properties, boost local economies and create jobs wh...

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on May 08, 2013 at 12:52 PM