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Longest serving Florida death row inmate dies

11:06 AM, May 22, 2013

 A man who has been on death row longer than any other inmate in Florida has died in prison.

Zimmerman opposes state's toxicology motion

10:53 AM, May 22, 2013

George Zimmerman's defense attorneys claim that Trayvon Martin's toxicology results are important to the case.

Orlando man killed by FBI had ties to Boston Marathon bombing suspect

9:37 AM, May 22, 2013

An FBI agent shot and killed a man overnight in Orlando who had ties to one of the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings, NBC News has confirmed.

Fla. ranked 42nd in nation in per-pupil spending

6:47 AM, May 22, 2013

Florida's per-pupil spending is among the lowest in the nation according to data compiled by the U.S. Census.

Homes next to Florida sinkhole to be demolished

6:31 AM, May 22, 2013

The homes on either side of the Tampa area house where a sinkhole opened under a man's bedroom are being demolished.

Man goes missing while on Keys boating trip

10:57 PM, May 21, 2013

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) -- Authorities in the Florida Keys are searching for a man who went missing during a boating trip.

School districts to dole out teacher pay raises

7:46 PM, May 21, 2013

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida teachers could start receiving raises soon now that Gov. Rick Scott has signed the state budget for next year. The $74 billion budget takes effect July 1.

Veto does not deter backers of bike trail

7:45 PM, May 21, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott's veto of money to build a bike trail across Florida from St. Petersburg to Brevard County is not deterring supporters of the project.

Killed 18-foot python is state record

5:45 PM, May 21, 2013

(NBC News) -- A Miami man pulled an 18-foot Burmese python out of roadside brush and wrestled with it for 10 minutes before cutting its head off with a knife.

Ocala man dies when storm topples tree on car

6:07 AM, May 21, 2013

Police say a 28-year-old Ocala man died when a large oak tree fell on his vehicle during a thunderstorm. 

18-foot-8-inch python caught in South Florida

5:48 AM, May 21, 2013

Wildlife officials say a Burmese python nearly 19 feet long has been captured in South Florida. 

WR Johnson arrested in probation violation

5:42 AM, May 21, 2013

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada. 

Online support grows for expelled Florida student

5:32 AM, May 21, 2013

The case started in February, but has since garnered national attention for what some media portray as a gay rights issue.

Face-chewing victim continues recovery in Miami

5:17 AM, May 21, 2013

A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year in Miami has learned to play guitar as he continues treatment for his injuries.

Florida conducts ambitious hurricane exercise

7:11 PM, May 20, 2013

Florida's emergency management leaders are really creating a complicated and dangerous scenario for their annual hurricane drill this year.

Waiting for word from biggest Powerball winner ever

6:47 PM, May 20, 2013

The Florida Lottery says just like the rest of the world, it is still waiting to hear from the winner of that blockbuster $590 million Powerball jackpot.

Gov. Scott vetoes $368M in projects

6:41 PM, May 20, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott uses his veto pen to slash $368 million from next year's state budget, including $50 million to complete a bike trail from St. Petersburg to Brevard County.

Sales tax holiday in August

2:51 PM, May 20, 2013

Powerball win in Zephyrhills makes history

8:56 AM, May 20, 2013

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (WTSP) -- It was a single Quick Pick ticket sold on Saturday at a Publix in Zephyrhills that won the largest Powerball jackpot ever, according to Florida Lottery officials.

Jekyll breaking ground on overdue convention hotel

6:53 AM, May 20, 2013

Developers are set to start construction on a new convention hotel for Jekyll Island after long delays that largely resulted from difficulties getting a bank loan for the $41 million project. 

Inmate who escaped from Miss. captured in Florida

6:50 AM, May 20, 2013

Florida Highway Patrol officials say they have arrested an inmate who escaped from a Mississippi state work camp. They also arrested the woman they say helped him flee. 

Lightning strike, fire destroys Longwood home

12:02 AM, May 20, 2013

MARION COUNTY, Fla. -- A lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed a Marion County home Saturday. 

Surveillance video: Man fires AK-47 inside club

The video also shows Pettigrew firing several shots at a car in the parking lot.

5:18 AM, May 23, 2013

JSO responding to shooting on the Northside

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is responding to a shooting on the city's Northside.

8:17 AM, May 23, 2013

Girl, 18, faces prison over sex with girl, 14

The case started in February, but has since garnered national attention for what some media portray as a gay rights issue.

5:32 AM, May 21, 2013

St Johns County Sheriff's Office deputies find meth lab serving warrant

Two people are in custody following a search warrant execution Wednesday morning, that became a hazmat situation.

7:52 AM, May 23, 2013

Classmate of Elvis Presley has rare photo, recording

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. -- It's not so rare to run into someone with a vast Elvis Presley memorabilia collection.

9:03 PM, May 22, 2013

Florida Lottery prepares for $590 million Powerball winner

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The world is still waiting to hear who bought that winning $590 million Powerball ticket in Zephyrhills last Saturday.

2:24 PM, May 22, 2013

Strange documents found in second-hand box

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was a four dollar purchase at a local bargain store that has a Jacksonville woman searching for answers.

8:01 PM, May 22, 2013

New judge to be assigned in Michael Dunn case

A new judge is expected to be assigned to the case of the State of Florida vs. Micheal Dunn.

11:26 AM, May 23, 2013

Car crashes into yard of Jacksonville home for second time in 13 months

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- For the second time in 13 months, a Jacksonville family has had a car crash into their yard.

11:02 PM, May 22, 2013

Ohio kidnap case hero gets burgers for life

The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown.

9:16 AM, May 23, 2013

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Storm moving in Nassau County on Saturday (Submitted by Alison McGrath)

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Dancing with the Stars Winner

JT Townsend graduates from UNF

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People walk through a damaged area near the Moore Warren Theater after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

SLIDESHOW: Oklahoma Tornado Damage

Musician Ray Manzarek performs at the Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival, Tribute to Motley Crue at the House of Blues Sunset Blvd on August 18, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Manzarek died May 20, 2013 (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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JAIME RENEE KENNEDY, 27 - Charged with Driving while License Suspended/Revoked

Putnam County Sheriff's Office street crimes bust nets 12

Jim Lehrer, of the PBS Newshour, speaks to the audience before moderating the first presidential debate between US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Denver ,Colorado on October 3, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/GettyImages)

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First Coast players hoping to win Powerball's $600 million

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Top 20 Concert Tours by avg. box office gross

FCN weather team behind the scenes

Polk County Sheriff's Department arrests 92

Flagler Hospital given 'all clear' by bomb squad

RICHARD BROOKS ADAMS - Charged with possession of marijuana

Putnam County probation compliance checks bust 14

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St. Johns County Law Enforcement Memorial

Photo courtesy of Michael Heeder

Fire at a Bradford County Corrections Facility

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Cush getting ready for a live shot with Chris Porter. 5/7/13

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Ben Bowersox in hyperbaric chamber

Enormous fire destroys potato plant in Hastings

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FCN moms photo gallery

Car chase gone bad

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Player Fan Clubs at THE PLAYERS

Vehicle plunges into I-295 retention pond, 1 dead

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Dierks Bentley Concert at TPC Sawgrass

THE PLAYERS Championship Caddie Competition

The must have accessory at THE PLAYERS: Sunglasses

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

THE PLAYERS hosts Military Appreciation Day

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