A boy with autism, 6, was rescued from a pond on Christmas Day by Florida police, fewer than 18 months after a similar incident led to the child being enrolled in swimming lessons.

A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly trespassed in an avocado grove and stole roughly 400 pounds of the fruit in order to sell them for money to buy Christmas gifts.

In the years since its passage, the law has either been ignored or sidestepped in various ways, while making it awkward for a legislator to accept token items such as a bottle of water.

Before you set off that rocket, mortar or Roman candle, let's review. Are fireworks legal in Florida? A look at state law and restrictions.

The search for two missing Florida boaters who vanished during a fishing trip off Fort Myers was suspended Monday, Dec. 22.

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USA TODAY Sports released its college basketball panic meter, with the Florida Gators not looking good after 8-4 start.

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