Archive for April, 2009

Bill to promote Fla. KidCare on life support

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida lawmakers may scuttle an effort to make it easier for children to get state-sponsored health insurance.

Worship sites seek to keep the faithful flu-free

BOSTON (AP) -- Churches around the country are trying to ensure that passing the plate doesn't pass on the swine flu.

Surfer death investigated at Crescent Beach, Fla.

CRESCENT BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Deputies say a 25-year-old Gainesville man has died while surfing at Crescent Beach in north Florida.

Space Florida will keep funding intact

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A legislative committee will keep money for Space Florida at nearly $3.9 million for the coming year.

Fla. prescription tracking bill passes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida could soon start tracking prescription drugs dispensed by pharmacies and clinics under a bill that's on its way to Gov. Charlie Crist.

Fla. hedge manager pleads not guilty in NY

NEW YORK (AP) -- A lawyer says a Florida hedge fund manager who disappeared for two weeks before he was arrested wants his bail reduced by a New York judge.