Fierce as they are, Tasmanian devils can't beat a contagious cancer that threatens to wipe them out. Now scientists think they've found the disease's origin, a step in the race to save Australia's snarling marsupial. ...more

January 1, 2010

This is an absolutely brilliant dish, even if the clams were a pain in the mollusk to shuck. ...more

December 13, 2009

OAKLAND PARK (AP) — A 7-year-old South Florida girl is recovering after a 6-foot iguana bit her foot and tore away tendons. ...more

October 1, 2009

An American Crocodile whose skull was rebuilt by veterinarians at Miami Metrozoo has died. ...more

April 3, 2009

John Williams has written some of the most memorable scores in movie history. This weekend, The Florida Orchestra pays tribute to the master composer in "The Always Amazing John Williams," with Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman. ...more

March 26, 2009

A program of movie scores highlights the orchestra's month. ...more

March 2, 2009

Following on the success of last year's Holiday Festival in the Park, Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce organizers are hoping for an even bigger hit with the second event. ...more

November 23, 2008

Hugh Jackman has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2008 — just a week before his epic movie "Australia" hits theaters next Wednesday. ...more

November 19, 2008

Following on the success of last year's Holiday Festival in the Park, Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce organizers are hoping for an even bigger hit with the second annual event. ...more

November 19, 2008

A 16-year-old girl was mauled by a cougar - but survived - when a neighbor saved her from the animal's cage at a northwest Miami home. ...more

November 16, 2008