Florida officials say a 54-year-old swimmer died in rough waves fueled by Hurricane Bill. ...more

August 23, 2009

Everglades restoration will get a boost from about $96 million in federal stimulus funds coming to Florida for the work. ...more

April 29, 2009

Florida officials say they will soon begin air tests in some homes to determine whether fumes emitted from Chinese drywall can sicken people. ...more

April 17, 2009

The federal government released $72 million in stimulus money for local schools today, but officials still aren't sure whether Florida will qualify for all the money it could receive under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. ...more

April 2, 2009

The federal government released $72 million in stimulus money for local schools today, but officials still aren't sure whether Florida will qualify for all the money it could receive under the Recovery Act. ...more

April 1, 2009

University of Central Florida officials say a fraternity with members accused of sexual misconduct during a trip to Ohio last year has been suspended for two years. ...more

March 25, 2009

Amid staff cuts and a hiring freeze, University of South Florida officials are paying car allowances of up to $650 a month to more than a dozen employees. ...more

March 24, 2009

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given the go-ahead for construction to begin on a regional hurricane shelter and health care clinic planned for Arthur F. Engle Memorial Park. ...more

March 20, 2009

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given the go-ahead for construction to begin on a regional hurricane shelter and health care clinic that will be built in Arthur F. Engle Memorial Park. FEMA sent an approval letter Wednesday to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the office of state Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, reported. ...more

March 19, 2009

University of South Florida officials investigating the disappearance of a bicycle involving a senior associate vice president - who subsequently resigned - questioned two students Tuesday. ...more

February 25, 2009