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Fla. reform school abuse claims lack support
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Investigators have been unable to substantiate or refute claims of physical and sexual abuse at a state reform school 40 or more years ago.
Father, son sentenced for assault on postal worker
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (AP) -- A Broward County father and his son will spend time in prison for attacking a postal worker.
6 jail inmates arrested for making, hiding alcohol
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Six central Florida jail inmates face charges of making and hiding alcohol behind toilet paper holders.
Authorities seek to stop invasion by giant snails
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida authorities are banding with the federal government to keep giant African snails from entering the country.
Associated Press Writer
MIAMI (AP) -- Tim Holland, a world backgammon champion and one of the game's most prominent competitors, has died in Florida. He was 79.
Child molester up for release faces new charges
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- A convicted child molester who was set to be released after three years will be arrested in a new case from Palm Beach, Fla.