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Conan questions whether Florida can be trusted as a swing state
Conan noted on Monday night that with the race virtually tied, Florida may once again decide the presidential election. So encourage Floridians to vote, Conan played a tribute video to the great state, highlighting the unique characters — such as Miami’s so-called bath salts zombie — that call Florida their…
Romney blimp goes limp
An airship promoting Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign in Florida drew attention for other reasons Sunday when it was forced to make an emergency landing just north of Miami. According to WSVN-TV, the blimp, bearing the banner, “America Needs Romney,” was caught in high winds on its way back to a…
Romney attends final campaign fundraiser
BOCA RATON, Florida — After raking in hundreds of millions of dollars for his presidential bid, Mitt Romney held the final fundraiser of his campaign Saturday just 17 days before the election, an aide said. The Republican nominee, locked in a dead heat with President Barack Obama, has come to…
Dinosaur ‘thief’ arrested in Florida
NEW YORK — A US man accused of smuggling 70 million year old dinosaur skeletons into the United States, including a toothy relative of the bigger Tyrannosaurus rex, was arrested on Wednesday in Florida, officials said. Eric Prokopi, 38, was charged with conspiracy to smuggle illegal goods, smuggling into the…
Researchers solve giant eyeball mystery
A mysterious giant eyeball found on a Florida beach last week had scientists scratching their heads. Now researchers believe that the softball-sized eye most likely came from a swordfish. The large fish is common in south Florida so the guess would make sense. A fisherman probably caught the fish at sea, cut…
Florida inmate found fit to be executed despite mental illness
Florida judge rules John Ferguson can be put to death despite US supreme court ruling barring execution of the mentally ill A Florida judge has ruled that a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic who believes he is the “Prince of God” and is convinced that he will be resurrected to sit for…
Mysterious giant eyeball washes up on Florida beach
A softball-sized eyeball from an unknown creature has washed up on a beach in Florida. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Gino Covacci was taking a morning walk along Pompano Beach when he spotted the blue orb bobbing in the tide. Placing it in a plastic bag, he walked home and…
Seven dead as meningitis outbreak reaches nine states
Seven people have died in a meningitis outbreak that has affected 64 people in nine states, The Associated Press reported Saturday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its website Saturday to confirm that there have been cases connected to the outbreak reported in Minnesota and Ohio, joining…
Florida police officers rescue puppy that was buried alive
Police officers in Williston, Florida have found and rescued a puppy that was buried alive. According to the Gainesville Sun, the abandoned dog is doing well and is expected to recover, but police are searching for whoever tried to kill the animal. Williston police officers were disposing of evidence in…
Republican lawmaker quits after being named as brothel client in racketeering case
A married Republican state representative in Florida announced on Monday that he will resign from office and not seek re-election after Orange County prosecutors revealed that he had been named in a case involving racketeering and prostitution. State Rep. Mike Horner has not been charged with any crime, but law…
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