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2 more arrested in Florida couple's slaying; total of 6 in custody - CNN border=

2 more arrested in Florida couple's slaying; total of 6 in custody - CNN

CNN
PENSACOLA, Florida (CNN) — Two more people were arrested in the shooting deaths of a Gulf Coast couple known for adopting special-needs children, authorities told CNN Tuesday. Byrd and Melanie Billings did not have any children together but they cared …
The Associated Press
BBC News
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Severe Florida Storms Flood Miami Beach - FOXNews border=

Severe Florida Storms Flood Miami Beach - FOXNews

FOXNews
Meteorologist Andy Tingler, with the National Weather Service, says South Beach got hit the worst, with an estimated 7-9 inches of rain in just a few hours Friday afternoon.
MiamiHerald.com
NBC6.net
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MOVIE REVIEW: Angels & Demons - The South Florida Times border=

MOVIE REVIEW: Angels & Demons - The South Florida Times

The South Florida Times, FL
I love it when a movie is entertaining and informative. Learning is fundamental. Moving on to Hanks' acting: He's more comfortable with his Langdon than he was the last go around. Then again, he's had practice from the last time to go on. …
Kingsport Times News
Santa Ynez Valley News
Conway Daily Sun (subscription)
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MOVIE REVIEW: Star Trek - The South Florida Times border=

MOVIE REVIEW: Star Trek - The South Florida Times

The South Florida Times, FL
BY KIMBERLY GRANT I'd like to preface this review by saying that I am not a trekkie, or trekker, as avid Star Trek fans prefer to be called. I am not a fan girl, either. I'm just someone who loves good movie-going experiences. …
Springfield Business Journal
Adobe Press
Entertainment Weekly
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Florida governor to make Senate run - USA Today border=

Florida governor to make Senate run - USA Today

USA Today
By Phil Coale, AP TALLAHASSEE - Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announced Tuesday that he'll skip a second term as the state's chief executive and run for the US Senate seat being vacated by fellow Republican Mel Martinez next year.
The Associated Press
New York Times
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Florida legislators settle budget differences - Sun-Sentinel.com border=

Florida legislators settle budget differences - Sun-Sentinel.com

Sun-Sentinel.com - 
TALLAHASSEE Lawmakers reached broad agreement on a roughly $65 billion budget Sunday, after agreeing to cut the pay of state workers and dedicate $50 million to Everglades' restoration.
Brandon News and Tribune
The Ledger
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Florida runaway, 13, hops Southwest plane to San Jose to see mom - San Jose Mercury News border=

Florida runaway, 13, hops Southwest plane to San Jose to see mom - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 
Officials said it is not against the policies of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or Southwest Airlines for a 13-year-old to travel alone, with or without identification, the Sun-Sentinel reported. Anyone under 18 years of age needs only …
Orlando Sentinel

Florida House approves oil drilling bill, but Senate won't hear it - MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.com
The Florida House passed a bill to authorize oil drilling off Florida's shores, but Senate leaders said the bill was dead for this session.
Tampabay.com
Daytona Beach News-Journal
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Florida lawmakers returning to work as budget impasse continues - MiamiHerald.com border=

Florida lawmakers returning to work as budget impasse continues - MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.com
BY ALEX LEARY AND STEVE BOUSQUET TALLAHASSEE — Will the House and Senate dig in further or will there be a miraculous agreement on the budget?
Evansville Courier & Press
93.1 WIBC Indianapolis
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Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing Florida Surfer - FOXNews border=

Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing Florida Surfer - FOXNews

FOXNews
PENSACOLA, Fla. - The US Coast Guard has called off the search for a teenager who vanished while surfing off the coast of Florida's Panhandle.
Navarre Press
NewsNet5.com
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