Category Archives: State/RegionFlorida had a lot of gators in the news this year. The pesky critters kept eating people, and that tends to get our attention. When you think about the numbers, it’s actually quite rare for a gator to attack a human. According to the United States Census Bureau, there are an estimated 17,789,864 in Florida…
Dolphins Originally uploaded by evie22. Cute, aren’t they? Everyone loves dolphins. Everyone, except a six year old kid who got bitten by one at the Sea World Dolphin feeding area a couple of days ago. Fortunately, the dolphin bite didn’t break his skin. The kid walked away with a bruise and little desire to continue…
I found this one at Shakespeare’s Coffee. If you’re an American, then here’s an example of your tax dollars at work. The United States Department of Agriculture wants to fine the Hemingway Home in Key West $200 per cat for violating the Animal Welfare Act. As far as the USDA is concerned, the Hemingway House…
Yesterday, Orange County Deputy Michael Callin was struck by a speeding car while performing his duty. The impact hit his femoral artery. As a result, he lost a great deal of blood (he required 170 pints) and doctors amputated part of his right leg. Deputy Callin is still in pretty bad shape. The Orlando Sentinel…
Want to make Florida a better state? Send your ideas to 100ideas.org [link now defunct]. The Florida House of Representatives plans to meet in Orlando on August 10th & 11th for a statewide policy summit. The idea is to give legislators the opportunity to discuss issues and develop policy for the book entitled “100 Innovative…
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