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Florida Panther Tracks In Volusia County

There is proof a panther has been roaming around Central Florida, according to wildlife officials. Recognizing the recent discovery of the panther tracks, Gov. Charlie Crist designated Saturday, "Save the Panther Day," and is urging people to help preserve and protect the remaining population, estimated to be anywhere from 80 to 100.......here

Gays In South Florida, We're Here. Get Used To It

From mounting a major offensive against Fort Lauderdale's mayor to winning county protections for transgender residents, South Florida's gay community wants politicians to know: We're here. Get used to it.........here

The Tiny Island Of Chokoloskee, Florida

Ed Watson was not a nice man. He lived on another small island and raised various small crops. He would "hire" help, making the men stay on his island until all the planting, caring for and harvesting was done. Then, instead of paying them like he said he would, he'd simply shoot them and bury them..........more

African-American Art Exhibit Coming to South Florida

The Norton Museum of Art will present an exhibition drawn from the artistic and historical treasures collected by Bernard and Shirley Kinsey of Los Angeles, California. The exhibition, "In The Hands Of African American Collectors: The Personal Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey," includes some 90 paintings, sculptures, prints, books, documents, manuscripts and vintage photographs the couple has loaned to the Norton Museum from their personal collection.........here

Absentee Ballots Go Missing In Pinellas County

The ballots for the March 25 primary in the House District 55 race were delivered to a postal center on Monday, but officials don't know what happened to them after that........here

Local Terrorist Groups According To The Duke Of Sarasota

Anti-war protests are scheduled for March 19th, the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, in Tampa, Florida by the following anti-war/Socialist/Communist/radical Islamic groups........here

The Audacity of Hope In Ybor City

The Sixth Connection polled passersby in Ybor City to find out who's winning their vote for the 2008 Presidency. Filmed during Hypnotiq Thursdays outside of The Lucky Hookah Lounge, 1910 e 7th ave, Ybor City

South Florida Gas Stations Get Ethanol Blends

E10 contains 90 percent gasoline and 10 percent ethanol and began arriving in area stations at the end of last year. Among the brands that have E10 at some or all of their South Florida stations are Marathon, Hess, Murphy Oil USA, Pilot and Racetrac. Virtually all the marketers in Florida are moving toward 10 percent ethanol blends as rapidly as they are able.......here

Pelosi Leads DCCC In Supporting Florida's Democratic Challengers

Dated March 14, the letter from the five top figures in the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee congratulates Joe Garcia on a "strong start" to his campaign for Florida Congressional District 25. Identical letters went to Raul Martinez, challenging in District 21, and to Annette Taddeo, candidate in District 18..........here

The Florida Torreya: One Of The World's Rarest Trees

Jackson County was once part of the natural habitat of the Florida Torreya tree.
Tens of thousands of these trees could be found growing in the region during the early 1800s, but today only around 200 survive on the entire earth.......more

Gov. Crist, Drug Laws Cause Crimes, Not Usage

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who has admitted smoking marijuana in his youth, opposes proposals to get drug offenders out of prison and into rehab. Crist said that reducing sentences for non-violent drug offenders would "sacrifice public safety,".......here

One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure

Airstream Ranch might be art, but it still doesn't comply with county codes, officials decided Friday. The 71/2 Airstream trailers planted nose down along Interstate 4 in Dover violate zoning and sign restrictions, as well as rules against debris and improper storage, the Hillsborough County Code Enforcement Board decided Friday..........here

Lee De Cesare's Last Post

Go to Fred Burns. He's running for the board. Do what Fred tells you to do. I also have recruited another young woman to run against the adulteress Falliero when her term is up in 09. Fred will eventually find out the young woman's name; then you two can collaborate on this problem. She's very young too. But so are the boys going to Iraq. Young people can be brave and do incredible things........here

Buddy Johnson's Foul Stench

Something doesn't smell right about Buddy Johnson's cattle operation. The Hillsborough County elections chief bought a piece of property last year for $800,000. He subdivided the 20 acres into six lots, plunked down some cows and applied for a huge tax break, calling it agricultural land.......here

Florida Senate Busy With Same-Sex Classes

A state senator is proposing to make same-sex classrooms common practice in Florida schools, but not everyone thinks the idea is a good idea. "The kids perform better, act better and they don't have the pressure of their hormones getting out of whack," said Sen. Stephen Wise, R-Jacksonville.......here