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Florida

Overview

Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the north. It was the 27th state admitted to the United States. Much of the land mass of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

Headlines Around the Web

Conrad Black denies seeking 'special treatment'

May 18 - CBC

Health-care Stocks: Cardinal Health settles Florida DEA charges

May 15 - MarketWatch

Florida foreclosure case could slam banks

May 10 - Financial Post

Ethics panel: No full probe of Buchanan

May 09 - Politico

Conrad Black released from Florida prison

May 04 - CBC

Conrad Black to be held at immigration detention facility

May 03 - CBC

Conrad Black to be allowed back into Canada after prison release

May 01 - Financial Post

Live coverage of BlackBerry World

May 01 - Financial Post

10 fun facts about Marco Rubio

Apr 26 - Politico

Rubio paints differences with Obama

Apr 25 - Politico

Poll: Obama, Mitt tight in Fla., Ohio

Apr 20 - Politico

TD Bank faces possible sanctions after losing $67M judgment

Apr 19 - CBC

Rubio immigration push a potential lift for GOP

Apr 17 - Politico

In Martin death, no calls for gun control

Apr 13 - Politico

Murder charge in Trayvon case

Apr 11 - Politico

Companies pressured over ties to 'Stand Your Ground' group

Apr 10 - CNN Money

Al Lewis: Mortgage broker fights lender folly

Apr 06 - MarketWatch

West would consider Veep slot

Apr 06 - Politico

Coke drops conservative group ALEC

Apr 05 - Politico

Could Rubio pick end GOP fight?

Mar 29 - Politico

Articles About Florida

Sumatran Male Orangutans Delay Puberty To Attract Females

By IBTimes IN

Sumatran male orangutans delay puberty to become stronger than the other dominant males and to attract the opposite sex, according to a study (1:04 pm)

New Musical Pacifier Plays Lullaby While Babies Suck

By Mother Nature Network

The device could help premature babies learn how to feed. (1:25 am)

Anti-Obama Basketball-Themed Ad in Swing States

WATCH: Super PAC to Air Anti-Obama 'Basketball' Ad in Swing States [VIDEO]

By IBTimes

The Karl Rove-backed Super PAC Crossroads GPS is releasing a basketball-themed anti-Obama attack ad to begin airing in swing states on Wednesday. (7:43 pm)

Spacex: The Future of Galactic Travel [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

A new chapter in spaceflight was opened today as Spacex became the first private firm to launch a vessel to the International Space Station. (6:22 pm)

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Ron Paul 2012 Wins 12 Of 13 Minnesota Delegates

By IBTimes

Ron Paul's 2012 campaign won 12 of 13 Minnesota delegates at the state's Republican convention this past weekend, demonstrating that the GOP presidential primary candidate's strategy of securing delegates is continuing to pay off. (5:29 pm)

Amanda Logue aka Sunny Dae: Florida Porn Star Pleads Guilty to Sex Party Murder

By IBTimes UK

A porn star has pleaded guilty to second degree murder after allegedly beating and stabbing a tattooist to death with her boyfriend in Pasco County, Florida. (5:05 pm)

Casey Anthony Found Hiding Out In Florida, Will Face Defamation Suit

By IBTimes

Casey Anthony has been found hiding out in Florida 10 months after she dropped out of the spotlight at the conclusion of her blockbuster trial, during which she was acquitted of murder charges in connection with the death of her two-year-old daughter Caylee. (May 22)