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Fla. Gov. asked to return money to insurer
Heritage donated money to Scott's political committee, Let's Get to Work, back in March. The governor's office has stated that Scott had no involvement in Citizens approving the ...
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Fla. man dies after crashing into moving train
Melbourne police spokesman Sheridan Shelley says the car drove through a railroad crossing arm and ran into the side of the northbound train about 3:40 a.m. ...
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Three Florida beaches make Dr. Beach Top 10 list for 2013
Cape Florida State Park , located at the south tip of Key Biscayne, provides clear, emerald-colored waters and gentle surf. This fine, white coral sand beach is great for swimming, as waves are knocked down by a large sand shoal offshore. In addition, the Cape Florida Lighthouse allows for a breath-taking view of this beautiful beach. It was the No. 8 beach in the nation on Stephen 'Dr. ...
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SeaWorld Orlandos Antarctica Empire of the Penguin opens
Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin previewA gentoo penguin pops up while swimming in the new habitat during the media preview of the 'Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins' attraction, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) newsgate CCI ...
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Forecast Weather worthy of a holiday weekend
The weekend weather is looking ideal for the beach, a float down an area river or a plunge in a spring, with blue skies and warm ...
Movie Review
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Eaten Alive [DVD]
"Eaten Alive" is a bizarre, rarely seen Southern Gothic horror-comedy that has been released at various times under so many different titles (including "Death Trap," "Brutes and Savages," "Horror Hotel," and "Legend of the Bayou") that it's almost impossible to keep track of all of them. This was director Tobe Hooper's much-anticipated follow-up to his wildly successful independent film "The Texa ... ...
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VIDEO Mount Pavlof in Alaska erupts ash can be seen from space
Mount Pavlof, Alaska -- Alaska's Pavlof Volcano started erupting on May 13th and the ash cloud can be seen from the International Space Station. CNN -I-reporter Chris Owens, who's a pilot, flew within about a half-mile of the volcano and captured the plume on video. The outdoor TV program producer says he was scouting a location at the time. NASA says Pavlof's ash cloud went ...
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Top Twitter practices for business marketing
Feel like a twit instead of a Twitter expert? Youre not alone. Businesses are having a difficult time cracking the code to successful marketing via Twitter. However, executive education and conference company Global Strategic Management Institute tackled the topic in its Social Media Strategies Summit Blog. The blog recently offered the Top 10 Twitter Marketing Tips to Remember. Check them out, ...
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Brewers team up with beer to be released on Memorial Day to help military families
Former major league pitcher Chris Ray pours one of his baseball-themed beers at The Diamond in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Proceeds from the specialty brew will be given to military families. (Joe Mahoney/Associated ...
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Security Measures Road Closures On Miami Beach Begin For Holiday Weekend
MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – Barricades are being deployed and signs banning parking being put in place as Miami Beach prepares for a massive influx of party-goers this weekend. Memorial Day weekend on Miami Beach caps off Urban Beach Week. Thousands of people are expected to pack South Beach for a weekend of partying. In the past, crowds have surged from upwards of 300,000 to 350,000 people ...
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Former Hialeah Mayor Wife Set To Be Arraigned On Tax Evasion Charges
MIAMI (CBSMiami) –Former Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina and his wife Raiza are expected to be arraigned Friday on tax evasion charges. The Robainas are charged with fraud, conspiracy and falsifying documents. Following their surrender and arrest last week,Julio, 48, received a $250,000 surety bond and Raiza, 39, received a $100,000 surety bond. Additionally, both were required to surrender ...