The concept of a "none of the above" option on state ballots was initiated by retired systems analyst William H. White, who told The Boston Globe the measure would give a necessary option to those frustrated with the current voting system. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A close primary election in Florida is bringing to light massive vote-counting problems, in one of the major swing-counties in a major swing state.
This could be bad news for the Presidential election. picked by lynxears 1 year ago

The company, Florida's largest private insurer of homes and condos with 1.2 million policies, wants to keep only auto insurance, it said in a statement. Other State Farm units would still sell life, health and other financial services, it said in a statement. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Despite heavy rains during the past month, scientists say South Florida is on its way to a serious drought. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

After much controversy regarding the Democratic primaries in Michigan and Florida, it looks unlikely that either state will recall their election due to lack of funding and support. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

In deflecting blame from House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) for apparently failing to properly address inappropriate emails allegedly sent by former Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL) to an underage male congressional page, Bill Kristol said that "the voters in Florida" shared the blame for Foley. picked by afeldman 3 years ago

Protestors were out in force Wednesday outside a company in Florida, protesting this sign: "What has 4 wheels and flies? A dead cripple in a wheelchair." picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A Florida man is using billboards with an image of the burning World Trade Center to encourage votes for a Republican presidential candidate, drawing criticism for politicizing the 9/11 attacks. Businessman Mike Meehan says he has put up three billboards such as this one around Orlando, Florida. "Please Don't Vote for a Democrat" reads the type over the picture of the twin towers after ... read full post picked by bingo 1 year ago

Florida lawmakers are pushing legislation that would make having sex with animals a felony.

*Flori-duh* picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

"Recently in southwestern Florida, a python was found with deer hooves in its stomach"

(soon to reach 1/3 of US) picked by gammerus 9 months ago

The Florida Board of Education officially upheld evolution yesterday.
Well, sort of... picked by rambler 2 years ago

The family, including two boys ages 3 and 4, was found Friday, fatally shot along Florida's Turnpike in Port St. Lucie, about 100 miles north of Miami. Investigators believe their vehicle, a 1998 four-door Jeep Cherokee, had pulled to the side of Florida's Turnpike before someone else in the vehicle shot them and drove away sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. picked by tlovesd 3 years ago

The term, “undead” is also denoted in the report stating, “Supporters of Florida Zombie Preserve Inc. insist that the term ‘undead’ clearly connotes deficiency; specifically in the absence of both life and death. Hence, we suggest here the term ‘life impaired.’” picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

Florida health officials actually stated they didn't think there was any health risks and there is zero proof. They figured they'd ban in "just to be safe". See here for Texas' ban. Info on fish. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Fascinating views of Florida that won’t be noticed or really appreciated from ground level. picked by dsweet 1 year ago

Now everyone take your focus off Florida and let me divert your attention to Delaware. picked by wannaseemyboomstick 2 years ago

Senate lawmakers in Florida have voted to ban the fake bull testicles that dangle from the trailer hitches of many trucks and cars throughout the state. picked by 2longdogs 2 years ago

Yes, it's Florida, and it's just down the road from where I live. Maybe I'll go pick up a six pack of spirits for myself! picked by browntrout 2 years ago

An internationally known Catholic priest sometimes called "Father Oprah" has been removed from his posts in Florida after published photos showed him lying down bare-chested in an embrace with a woman on a beach. picked by sharon22 7 months ago

Plagued by uninvited guests? Try throwing out a welcome mat like this.

The 11-ft alligator was spotted lying very still on a suburban doorstep in Florida, doing its best to blend in with the garden decor. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago