(L-R) Waite Willis P.hD., Professor of Religion and Chair of the Humanities Division at FSC, with his mother Evelyn Willis in the Evelyn and Warren Willis Garden of Meditation on the campus of...

A powerful cleric said Friday that Iran will put British Embassy staffers on trial for fomenting postelection turmoil, a step that would likely increase Iran's isolation and alienate Western nations...

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan | Taliban insurgents stepped up attacks Friday against U.S. Marines in southern Afghanistan's Helmand River valley, forcing troops in some areas to spend the day...

MOSCOW | Russia said Friday it will allow the United States to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters U.S. military operations but potentially gives the...

The Tyler Home Center in Gaffney, S.C., where Stephen Tyler was shot and killed and his daughter was shot and injured, is pictured Friday, July 3, 2009. Sheriff's deputies searched Friday for a...

** ADVANCE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 3 **In this June 24, 2009 photo, Daniel Guadron, center, walks with Miriam Mendez, his high school guidance counselor in Trenton, N.J., after his graduation ceremonies...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- A corrections officer has been charged with helping an inmate escape, deputies said. VIDEO: Officer Charged IMAGES: More Strange Stories The Osceola County Sheriff's Office...

LOS ANGELES | The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial...

-- Fans are flocking to Daytona International Speedway this Independence Day weekend for three races in two days.“Today we spent most of the day here. Then we're going to head to the race, and...

WASILLA, Alaska(AP) Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for...

MIAMI -- The Pirates jumped on Chris Volstad early and broke the game open late, while Charlie Morton silenced the Marlins' offense as Pittsburgh took the opening game of a three-game set, 7-4,...

Miami -- Crouching in a cage under a banner that reads, "Give Animals in Zoos Their Independence," and wearing a sexy American-flag bikini, a PETA member will show visitors at the Miami MetroZoo on...

A St. Augustine woman was killed early Friday morning when she driving in the wrong direction and struck another car on Interstate 10 in Columbia County, reported the Florida Highway...

-- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the parking lot at Palms of Pasadena Hospital.According to the sheriff's office, the gunshot victim is at the hospital on...

ST. PETERSBURG — The Northeast Little League Association was the victim of fraud, police say, ripped off by one of their own coaches. Almir Zuhric, 24, was arrested Friday on a charge of...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Idaho officials are continuing their push for the Pentagon to house the military's next-generation tactical fighter jet at Mountain Home Air Force Base, a competition pitting...

Miami -Dade Fire Rescue inspectors confiscated about 200 pounds of illegal fireworks from two men who were selling them at a West Kendall intersection from the back of their SUV Saturday afternoon,...

Gov. Charlie Crist today crossed party lines and named Democratic state Rep. Priscilla Taylor of West Palm Beach to fill the minority-dominated Palm Beach County commission seat of retired Addie...

Vote The 48-hour saturation patrols in South Florida cited over 2,085 motorists, the Dori Slosberg Foundation announced Friday. This year's Staying Alive on 95 and Florida Roadways...

An inmate in the Bradford County Jail who told authorities she believed she was pregnant was found dead in her cell Friday and an autopsy will be done to determine the cause of death, the sheriff's...

Although the number of Florida players arrested is similar to that of its rivals, the Gators are getting attention because they have won two national titles in the last three years and have a coach...

are drafting a program that would link veterans facing criminal charges with specialized veterans' services. The Broward County VA Outpatient Clinic, in Sunrise, and the Miami Department of...

College of Medicine administrators were caught by surprise recently when they were given an "F" on a national scorecard measuring how well medical schools insulate their students, faculty and doctors...

Supporters of ousted Honduras President Manuel Zelaya participate in a protest march to demand his return to power in Tegucigalpa on Friday. Honduras' interim leader said he was open to early...

Two Gainesville men were arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of robbing two women in separate incidents along West University Avenue, reported Gainesville...

Vote Keeping Palm Beach County's fraying health-care safety net together is growing costlier. The county's Health Care District expects to raise its property tax rate by 14.8 percent next...

Boston right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will head to Florida on Monday to begin a spring training-like strengthening program that the Red Sox hope will get him back to the big leagues later this...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A group of new Americans are celebrating their citizenship at Walt Disney World.More than 1,000 immigrants gathered to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States at a...

A downtown Gainesville credit union that remained open Friday when other financial institutions were closed for the July 4 holiday was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money, police...

Her spokesman wouldn't say why Palin decided to step down, but the announcement stirred speculation that she would focus on a 2012 bid for the Republican nomination for...

Fire trucks line up outside Tampa International Airport after a bomb scare is reported (Dustin Chase) TAMPA, FL -- A bomb scare at Tampa International Airport is over after officials say an...

-- A historic home transformed into the first bed and breakfast opened for the public to see Friday night.Five years ago News 13 was there as the home was shipped down the river on a barge.The home...

Friday was an active day for Marlins pitchers on the disabled list. Closer Matt Lindstrom threw off flat ground for about 10 minutes. It's the first time the right-hander is tossing a ball since he...

ST. PETERSBURG — Authorities say Kem Butler attacked several people using sharp knives, a long screwdriver, her shoe — and even the handcuffs slapped on her wrists after she was...

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Patrick Turner jumps to catch the ball during rookie minicamp at Nova Southeastern University in Davie on Saturday, May 2,...

-- Weather forced NASCAR to cancel qualifying for Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway.Rain began to fall with two cars to go in NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying....

TAMPA — The young girl was sleeping when he found her, police say.At 4:45 a.m. Friday, Aron Lamar Howard entered her family's home using a key and snuck into the girl's room, according to Tampa...

has authorized the payment of $713 million in dividends to the U.S. government under the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The bank will make the payment in August. BofA received $45 billion in...

Michael Jackson . Now, South Florida will, too. Don King, the world's most famous boxing promoter, announced Friday that he will stage a South Florida's mass celebration of MJ's life. The July...

Bizjournals has launched an online local business directory allowing users to access information about more than 600,000 companies in 40 U.S. cities. The directory is based on proprietary research...

Vote DAVIE - Living alone with his beloved dog, Thomas Godwin kept mostly to himself. Few knew the former Marine had health issues -- or problems at work. After 28 years at a Winn-Dixie...

In this Saturday, June 6, 2009 photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin listens during a tour of the Seward House Museum in Auburn, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli,...

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford leaves for trip to Florida Jenny Sanford says she is willing to forgive her husband and reconcile Mark Sanford isn't resigning, his office says Nearly half of South...

-- A public memorial for Michael Jackson is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Staples Center.There will be 17,500 tickets available. Eleven thousand are for inside the center. The rest will be for a...

Millions of mosquito eggs laid across southern Texas after Hurricane Ike hit the coast last summer are waiting for the little bit of rain and hot summer days they need to hatch. That's got the man...

ST. PETERSBURG — Police are investigating a man who suffered gunshot wounds this afternoon at an apartment complex off 22nd Avenue S.The call came in at 12:51 p.m. Officers responded to the...

BARTOW | The loss in the value of taxable property in Polk County moderated somewhat from an earlier estimate, according to figures released Thursday by Polk County Property Appraiser Marsha Faux's...

But Eugenie Shuler, who's lived in Progress Village for more than 30 years, said she's glad something was done - but worries none of it is enough to fix the ongoing flooding problem in her...

MIAMI -- Two teenagers have been charged with damaging a South Florida mosque.According to the Miami-Dade Police Department, investigators believe Michael Derek Lobo and Juan Carlos Gonzalez-Vaca...

A Georgia man who was seriously injured late Wednesday night when the sports utility vehicle he was driving slammed into the back of a semi on Interstate 75 remained in critical condition in a...