Florida NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Sarasota Woman Stalks, Stabs Ex-Husband In Mall- July 11, 2008 Police have arrested a Florida woman they say followed her ex-husband across the country and then stabbed him repeatedly at an Iowa mall.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/sarasota-woman-stalks-stabs-ex-husband-in-mall?fromr... Judge says he can't stop Seminoles' blackjack- July 10, 2008 A federal judge said he's powerless to block the Seminole Tribe from offering blackjack at its casinos, rejecting a Pompano racetrack's lawsuit while emphasizing the legal hurdles facing anyone tangling with the tribe.Lawyers for The Isle Casino & Racing at Pompano Park and its parent company, PPI Inc., attempted to sidestep the tribe's sovereign nation status by suing only Gov. Charlie Crist and the federal government over a gambling compact approved in January and invalidated last week by.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/judge-says-he-cant-stop-seminoles-blackjack?fromrss=... 1 Fantasy 5 Player Wins $209,631 Monday Prize- July 10, 2008 One winner of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $209,631.30, the Florida Lottery said Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/1-fantasy-5-player-wins-209-631-monday-prize?fromrss... Luxurious Hot Spots To Live Like A Queen- July 10, 2008 If you hit the lottery tomorrow, would luxury travel top your to-do list Recently, this Web site offered a girl's guide to travel on a budget.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/luxurious-hot-spots-to-live-like-a-queen?fromrss=1 Haitian man dies in Florida immigration detention- July 10, 2008 The death of a Haitian man while being detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Florida deserves an independent investigation, family members and community leaders said Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/haitian-man-dies-in-florida-immigration-detention?fr... Baby found floating in bath tub dies- July 10, 2008 A 20-month-old child found floating in a bath tub Tuesday died overnight, an Orange County spokesman confirmed this morning.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/baby-found-floating-in-bath-tub-dies?fromrss=1 Crist signs death warrant on child killer- July 9, 2008 Gov. Charlie Crist today signed a death warrant for Richard Henyard, setting the date of his execution for Sept.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/crist-signs-death-warrant-on-child-killer?fromrss=1 Polk County Jail Limits Menu To Save Money- July 9, 2008 Inmates at one central Florida jail won't be eating quite as well thanks to budget cuts.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/polk-county-jail-limits-menu-to-save-money?fromrss=1 South Florida: FIU raises tuition 9 percent on top of increase by state- July 9, 2008 Florida International University's Board of Trustees approved a 9 percent tuition increase Monday, on top of a 6 percent increase passed by the state.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/south-florida-fiu-raises-tuition-9-percent-on-top-of... U.S. Muslim Organization's Leader Resigns- July 9, 2008 The chairman of the nation's largest Muslim-American advocacy group has resigned, saying he's frustrated with the organization's direction.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/u-s-muslim-organizations-leader-resigns?fromrss=1 |