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Some who live along the Gulf Coast say the $4.5 billion in criminal and civil penalties aren't enough. Local authorities will continue to press their cases.

Businessman Olin Mott was honored Thursday by the city of Tampa and USF's College of Education for his philanthropic support of a large number of Bay area…

Floridians who receive cash and food assistance are once again able to use their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards after technology issues at JPMorgan…

The Petraeus sex scandal not only cost the CIA director his job, it has generated a lot of interest in the general’s time as commander at U.S. Central…

And 10 days after the election, three other too-close-to-call House races also remain undecided — in North Carolina, Arizona and Louisiana

The St. Lucie County Canvassing Board ordered a recount of early-voting ballots in the race between U.S. Rep. Allen West and Democrat Patrick Murphy.…

We knew it was only a matter of time before the David Petraeus scandal got the Saturday Night Live treatment. Over the weekend, the controversy gave SNL…

Sales of existing homes rose again in October. Meanwhile, home builders are the most confident they've been in more than six years. Taken together, the reports are the latest signs that the housing sector is on the mend.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, already being mentioned as a possible 2016 presidential hopeful, responded to a question about the Earth's age with, "I'm not a scientist, man." While he sits on the Senate's science subcommittee, Rubio called it a "dispute amongst theologians."

As the seemingly never-ending game of musical chairs continues across the major NCAA conferences, is a seat at the Atlantic Coast Conference's table in…

For those reading tea leaves from the presidential election, here's something else to digest from the swing state of Florida: There are signs that the long relationship between politically active Cuban-Americans and the Republican Party is beginning to fray.

Forty-five states and the District of Columbia have signed on to implement new school curriculum and standardized tests.It's called Common Core, and it'll…

The race between West, who joined the House during the 2010 conservative sweep, and Democrat Patrick Murphy will go down as one of the most expensive and bitter in history.

The health of Tampa Bay has been on the rebound in recent years. But there's still a lot to be done to bring back the natural fisheries. So groups of…

Governor Rick Scott is challenging state colleges (or community colleges) to offer students a $10,000 bachelor's degree.Scott wants higher education to be…

Researchers from the University of Florida, National Geographic and other groups say Burmese pythons may not be as likely to spread across the Southeast U.S. as previous researchers have warned. Cold weather may beat them back.

TAMPA - The University of South Florida's Tampa campus has become one of the biggest places in the state to ban smoking outdoors. Today was the first day…

"Anything your school president can do, mine can do better," brags a new blog on tumblr that pokes gentle fun of USF President Judy Genshaft.It all starts…

The shooting death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager, has sparked national protests and debate. Host Michel Martin reflects on the case in her Can I Just Tell You essay.

George Zimmerman was the focus of two such accusations in recent years, The Orlando Sentinel reports. His killing of the black teen has renewed a national debate about race relations.

Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law says you do not have a duty to retreat if you feel threatened. It's come under renewed scrutiny because of the killing…

The Cato Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based, think tank that has been an ardent supporter of school choice, has published a piece opposing the ‘parent…

The Florida Legislature is sending a revised Senate redistricting map back to the state Supreme Court. The House on Tuesday gave the map final approval on…

Justices will focus on the issue of whether the law can survive if they strike its so-called mandate. They'll also take up the question of whether states can be required to expand their Medicaid plans.

Just in time for the Republican National Convention in August...TampaMayor Bob Buckhorn is proposing a so-called "Clean Zone" in the area surrounding the…