Archive for February, 2010
Associated Press Writer
February 28th, 2010 | 
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The carefully controlled fantasy world of thrills and manufactured danger was jarred by reality when a SeaWorld trainer was pulled underwater and killed by an orca in front of a horrified audience.
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Coast Guard saves shrimp boat off Key West
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) -- The U.S. Coast Guard worked overnight to save three occupants of a 67-foot shrimp boat that lost power and was taking on water.
Fla. jails allowing postcards only for inmates
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Several Florida jails are banning inmates from receiving mail beyond a simple postcard.
Cardiac arrests won’t sideline Miami state senator
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Despite two cardiac arrests in a year, a Miami state senator is determined to serve when the Legislature reconvenes this week.
S. Fla. boy accidentally shot, killed by brother
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- An 11-year-old South Florida boy was fatally shot after he and a brother found their father's gun.
Fla. man allegedly calls 911 more than 200 times
AVON PARK, Fla. (AP) -- Maybe he was bored. Maybe he just likes prank phone calls.