Circuit judge vacates gag order
BARTOW | A circuit judge got rid of a gag order Wednesday that has restricted Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and others from disclosing information in the videotaped beating of a 16-year-old Mulberry High cheerleader. Judd released a statement saying he disagreed with the gag order and was pleased it was gone.
Who are Florida's superdelegates?
The state has 26 superdelegates: Party and elected officials who can make independent choices. They are not being counted by the national party because Florida's primary was too early.
Defense: Cops erred in Volusia bathroom sex sting
Speaking publicly for the first time about the sex sting that ensnared him last year, former City Commissioner Mike Shallow denied Wednesday that he did anything wrong in a bathroom at the Volusia Mall.
Prosecutors want 3rd trial in Sears Tower terror case
MIAMI | Despite two mistrials, federal prosecutors said Wednesday they will try a third time to convict six men accused of scheming with al-Qaida to topple Chicago's Sears Tower and to bomb FBI offices in several cities.
Senate passes 'Evolution Academic Freedom Act'
TALLAHASSEE | After a fierce debate about religion and academic freedom, Florida senators Wednesday approved a bill aimed at making sure science teachers and students can raise questions about evolution.
What you can do about fuel costs
Gas prices set yet another record in Orlando on Wednesday, with regular reaching an average of $3.51 for the first time in the metro area. The run-up at the pump -- a year ago, gas was selling for $2.87 on average -- is largely being blamed on the soaring costs of crude oil. Earlier this week, oil hit an all-time high -- trading at close to $120 a barrel -- but was at $118.30 on Wednesday.
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