Scott Walker reverses immigration stance
“My view has changed, I’m flat-out saying it. Candidates can say that, sometimes they don’t,” Walker said. – It’s a particularly sticky issue among Republican primary voters. Former Florida Gov….
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Thieves Steal $18,000 Of Nickels From Florida Home
If you’ve seen someone carrying around $18,000 worth of nickels, police in North Naples, Florida, want to talk with you. – Anyone with information is asked to call the Collier…
Florida Georgia Line Is Proud Of Taylor Swift For Testing Out A New Music Genre
Florida Georgia Line launched to mega-fame in late 2012 with the hit single “Cruise.” Not only did they bring country music to the masses, they mixed it up, working with…
18-Year-Old Who Went On The Run With 13-Year-Old Girlfriend: ‘I Knew We Were Going To Get Caught’ (VIDEO)
though he denies that is why they left. Over the next two weeks, authorities allege the young couple forged checks and stole three vehicles — one reportedly with firearms inside…
Officials: No civil rights charges against Zimmerman in Martin’s death
That case stirred a groundswell of emotion, much of it centered around race. Civil rights leaders, as well as Martin’s relatives, took to the streets contending that the teenwho’d gone…
Florida Man Says He Wants The Death Penalty, Not The Help Of ‘Scumbag Liberals’
A Florida man acting as his own attorney at his murder sentencing is pushing to get himself the death penalty. While seeking a death sentence in court Monday, 39-year-old Craig…
Giuliani backs off attack on Obama’s patriotism
The former New York City mayor took to The Wall Street Journal opinion pages Sunday night seeking to move beyond the firestorm over his comments, saying his problem is really…
Chef Art Smith Hosts Mass Gay Wedding On Miami Beach
With a mix of elegance and irreverence, only celebrity chef Art Smith could round up his famous chef buddies, a sea of white orchids and a drag queen DJ to…
Jeb Bush’s Brainless Trust
I had been keeping an open mind on Jeb Bush. I mean, sure, as Florida governor, he helped his brother snatch the 2000 election.
Rudy Giuliani’s Obama critique puts 2016ers in a bind
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who is contemplating a presidential run, tried to strike that balance in his comments to The Associated Press that while he had “no doubt” Obama loves…
Bitter, deadly cold grips eastern United States
And it’s apparently not going awayat least for any length of timeanytime soon. From a frozen Niagara Falls to endangered Florida oranges, there’s no shortage of evidence about how cold…
Jeb Bush Tries to Distance Himself From Brother in Foreign Affairs Speech
Former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida talked about Iran and Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled speech to Congress and said his foreign policy positions were his own, not his family’s. CHICAGO —…
‘I Am My Own Man,’ Jeb Bush Tells Foreign Policy Group
Former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida talked about Iran and Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled speech to Congress and said his foreign policy positions were his own, not his family’s. CHICAGO —…
Two swing states: Rand Paul in dead heat with Hillary Clinton
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the leading GOP establishment prospect, also ties Clinton in Virginia and social conservative favorite former Gov. Mike Huckabee comes within three points of Clinton’s 44…
TripAdvisor’s picks: Best beaches in the world and the U.S.
The travel site announced 332 winners of its annual Travelers’ Choice awards for beaches Wednesday. The awards are based on the quantity and quality of traveler reviews for beaches gathered…
‘Winter, You Win’: Ithaca Tourism Bureau Urges Travelers To Visit The Florida Keys Instead
“That’s it. We surrender. Winter, you win.” – — VISIT FLORIDA (@VISITFLORIDA) February 16, 2015
Suspect Falls Asleep During Mugshot: Cops
It wasn’t all a dream. – Shirley’s recent partners in mugshot infamy include this Florida man who was arrested while wearing a “go directly to jail” shirt and this other…
Jeb Bush Won’t Talk About Wars His Brother Started
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) has no interest in “re-litigating” the costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan which began under his brother’s administration. – “We have some big, hairy,…
Bush blames Florida agency for unredacted emails
“Ten months ago we asked the secretary of state’s office to make sure they redacted these emails before they gave them to outside entities,” Bush said in Florida at a…
Smoke Visible For Miles After Reported Explosion At Florida Hospital
A hospital in South Florida was evacuated Friday afternoon after a reported explosion. – This is a developing story. Please check back for more details.
Juveniles Accused Of Running Child Porn Instagram Account
Police are asking parents in South Florida to check the online accounts of their children after three teens were accused of creating an Instagram account to solicit and post explicit…
Why Some School Principals In Florida Still Spank Students
Corporal punishment is ineffective and should be banned, according to a new report that studied the use of physical discipline in Florida school districts. In the study, “Corporal Punishment In…
George H.W. Bush Celebrates Jeb’s Birthday With Adorable Baby Photo
Former President George H.W. Bush wished his son, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a happy birthday on Wednesday, sharing a messy-faced baby photo of the potential 2016 GOP presidential candidate…
Bob Graham Fast Facts
Birthplace: Coral Gables, Florida Birth name: Daniel Robert Graham Father: Ernest “Cap” Graham, a Florida state senator, dairy farmer and cattle rancher Mother: Hilda (Simmons) Graham, teacher Marriage: Adele (Khoury)…
Florida Couple Falls Asleep In Dumpster, Wakes Up In Garbage Truck
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Florida say a man and woman who were intoxicated had to be rescued after falling asleep in a dumpster that was later emptied into…
Jeb Bush Just Dumped Emails, Home Addresses, Social Security Numbers Of Florida Residents Online
Jeb Bush, a rumored 2016 Republican presidential candidate, just decided to publish hundreds of thousands of emails sent to him during his time as governor of Florida. Read the whole…
This Human Rights Group Is A Model For How The U.S. Can End Slave Labor
A small group of workers in Florida began meeting weekly back in 1993 in a room borrowed from a local church to talk about how they could start improving their…
Florida Law Would Make It A Crime For Transgender People To Use Public Bathrooms
A proposed bill in Florida would make it illegal for a person to enter a public facility designated as single-sex if the person was not born a biological member of…
Company’s Staff Is 80% Employees With Autism, Provides Model For Other Businesses
A father-son team launched a car wash to help an underemployed population make a splash on job scene. John and Tom D’Eri recently spoke to Nation Swell about their plans…
Rep. Alcee Hastings Says Old Texas Dildo Law Shows The State Is ‘Crazy’
A Florida congressman is not backing off his assertion that Texas is a “crazy state,” and he’s now citing an old law restricting dildos to make his case. “One of…