Sick Of Political Parties, Unaffiliated Voters Are Changing Politics
More voters identify as independent than Republican or Democrat. And they're changing the political system around the country.
Florida
Honey, Who Shrank The Alligators?
For many, the alligator is the face of the Florida Everglades. But the reptiles are shrinking in size and population, a signal that the watershed might not be doing as well as it should.
Florida Says Its Fruits, Vegetables Are Safe From Invasive Fruit Fly
Since September, Florida has been fighting an infestation of the Oriental fruit fly, an invasive pest that threatened more than 400 crops. The state declared the insect eradicated as of Saturday.
Florida Governor Ramps Up Mosquito Fight To Stay Ahead Of Zika
It's only a matter of time, Gov. Rick Scott figures, before the Zika virus shows up in Florida mosquitoes. He's called for increased spraying and other moves to keep Zika and other diseases in check.
Florida Delays Execution Until Supreme Court Ruling Is Applied
The state's highest court has delayed next week's planned execution of an inmate until until it determines how to apply a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's death penalty system is flawed.
Florida Supreme Court To Decide Whether Executions Can Go Forward
Florida's highest court will hear a case that may determine the fate of some 390 death row inmates. The case comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state's death sentencing system.
In Final Report, Experts Identify Remains At Notorious Reform School
Florida's Dozier School for Boys is a horror tale come to life. Nearly 100 boys died at the school, many unidentified, in unmarked graves. Scientists are trying to discover who they were.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida's Process Of Imposing Death Penalty
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that Florida's capital punishment sentencing process is unconstitutional because it allows judges, not juries, to decide whether to impose the death penalty.
A Princess In Patchwork: Sewing For The Miss Florida Seminole Princess Pageant
The Miss Florida Seminole Princess Pageant features intricate outfits that combine traditional Seminole patchwork techniques with modern twists, like rayon and lace.
Ex-Felons Fight To Restore Their Right To Vote
Nearly 6 million former felons will not be able to cast ballots in next year's presidential election. Thousands are trying to change that by petitioning for clemency.