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Father, son sentenced for assault on postal worker

Father, son sentenced for assault on postal worker

A Broward County father and his son will spend time in prison for attacking a postal worker.

Fla. reform school abuse claims lack support

Fla. reform school abuse claims lack support

Investigators have been unable to substantiate or refute claims of physical and sexual abuse at a state reform school 40 or more years ago.

Florida Considers Gambling Auction

Florida Considers Gambling Auction

State lawmakers are hearing a pitch for expanded gambling in Florida including huge resort casinos that would be comparable to the palatial casinos in Las Vegas.

Wandering horse found in Myakka City

Wandering horse found in Myakka City

The sheriff's office is looking for the owner of a mare found wandering in Myakka City. It may have been abandoned

6 jail inmates arrested for making, hiding alcohol

6 jail inmates arrested for making, hiding alcohol

Six central Florida jail inmates face charges of making and hiding alcohol behind toilet paper holders.

Vegas firm proposes casino resorts in Florida

Vegas firm proposes casino resorts in Florida

 Is cash-strapped Florida ready to roll the dice on Las Vegas-style gambling resorts?

Florida Court: Citizens don't have right to speak at gov't meetings

Florida Court: Citizens don't have right to speak at gov't meetings

Government meetings have to be open to the public, but that doesn't mean citizens have a right to speak at them, a Florida appeals court ruled Thursday.

Only woman on Florida's death row loses appeal

Only woman on Florida's death row loses appeal

The only woman on Florida's death row has lost an appeal to the state Supreme Court. The justices unanimously affirmed Tiffany Cole's murder conviction and death sentence Thursday.

Iconic Flori-Bama Lounge in financial trouble

Iconic Flori-Bama Lounge in financial trouble

The majority owner in the Flora-Bama Lounge on Perdido Key has filed for personal bankruptcy but expects the iconic lounge to survive.

Severe storms possible Thursday and Friday

Severe storms possible Thursday and Friday

Rain will be moving through the area over the next two days and along with it will come the chance for strong thunderstorms.

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