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Florida Seniors Split on Medicare Debate The Republican Party's 2008 presidential candidate, Senator John McCain, has been campaigning for Mitt Romney in southern Florida. He says new leadership is needed to reduce the more than one-trillion-dollar f
Florida Latino Support Divided in US Presidential Election Most of the Cuban-Americans playing dominos in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood came to this country as political refugees to escape Fidel Castro's communist regime. As the largest Latino g
Former President Bill Clinton made his first campaign appearance alongside Democratic candidate Barack Obama, during a campaign stop in Florida. Both Obama and the Republican contender, John McCain, are making late drives to win Florida, which will
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: A school shooting in Florida prompted a nationwide drive for more gun laws, but cities in Florida are not likely to join in. The state of Florida did impose a waiting period for gun purchases and raised the age for gun sales to 2
By Barry Wood North Port, Florida 09 January 2008 Home prices in the United States declined in 2007 for the first time since the depression years of the 1930s. VOA's Barry Wood recently visited North Port, Florida, a Gulf Coast city deeply impacted b
By Parke Brewer Atlanta 03 April 2007 The University of Florida has won the U.S. men's Division One college basketball championship, for the second straight year. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer reports from Atlanta on Florida's 84-75 victory over Oh
By Yi Suli Alachua, Florida 28 August 2007 The state of Florida is a popular retirement location for many Americans. Its warm temperatures and sunny skies make it the ideal climate for many to live out their golden years. It is also an ideal environm
By David McAlary Washington 22 December 2006 Space shuttle Discovery landing in Florida The U.S. space shuttle Discovery has returned to Earth after a mission to continue assembly of the International Space Station. VOA's David McAlary reports. Disc
Environmental groups are praising a decision by the U.S. state of Florida to buy a vast tract of farmland to restore the Everglades wetlands. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports the deal aims to control water pollution and ensure fresh water suppli
Florida Man Accused of Killing Unarmed Teenager Released from Jail George Zimmerman appeared in court not only to seek his release as he awaits trail - he used the opportunity to apologize to the dead boy's parents who attended the proceedings. I wan
Florida Man Charged in Controversial Death of Unarmed Teenager Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey said there's enough evidence to file murder charges against George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Today we filed an
Florida Man Accused of Killing Unarmed Teenager Makes Court Appearance George Zimmerman's first court appearance before a Florida judge came a day after he surrendered to police in connection with the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. It was th
Florida Bluesman JJ Grey Heads Home with 'This River' Grey is a natural storyteller. His songs are inspired by people he grew up with and the rural swamplands of his childhood home near Jacksonville, Florida. His new album is named for a prominent fe
Florida Georgia Line Riding High with Recent Success Cruise was the first single from the groups debut album, Heres To The Good Times. The album topped the Billboard Magazine Country chart. Last month, Cruise set a record on Billboards Hot Country So
AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: There's high drama in Florida over a prosecutor's decision not to seek the death penalty for an accused cop killer. The governor is involved, taking the unprecedented step of replacing the prosecutor on the case. The decision is
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Florida's Republican governor, Rick Scott, announced this morning that he is running for U.S. Senate. Hell be taking on Democrat Bill Nelson for that post. NPR's Greg Allen says Scott's announcement is the latest move in a surpri
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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The state of Florida has some of the nation's toughest building codes - at least most of the state. The rules are less stringent in the panhandle. That's where Mexico Beach is, and that's where Hurricane Michael made landfall with
By Melinda Smith Washington, DC 18 May 2006 watch Gator Killings report Florida wildlife officials are warning residents to avoid areas where alligators are on the prowl. Three women have been killed
For the second straight day and less than a day after his first presidential news conference, President Barack Obama has traveled the United States, trying to build public support for his economic stimulus proposal. This time, he spoke and took ques