A bearded Arctic seal that somehow made its way to South Florida has died in Orlando. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The furry robotic seal was developed for therapy sessions in care homes, and is also used by autistic and handicapped children. Robots are looked on as a solution to Japan's ageing population - nearly 19% of the 130 million people that live in the country are aged 65 and over. picked by hazelly 2 years ago

Despite heavy rains during the past month, scientists say South Florida is on its way to a serious drought. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Some Russian girls had a bear as a pet, but this one has a real seal as her home animal. She feeds it, goes for a walk with it and gives it to swim in her bath to feel like home. picked by MissWinkle 7 months ago

The Florida Board of Education officially upheld evolution yesterday.
Well, sort of... picked by rambler 6 months 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 2 years ago

There are several states that have made salvia illegal so far, but to quote the article "...in Florida, there is no law"

Alcohol has caused tens of thousands more deaths than this, but hey if it is smoked, it must be bad eh? I don't know much about the stuff, the attention it is getting just seems a little biased. picked by moe 6 months ago

Two men who ventured into a protected seal colony in La Jolla this week to free one of the sea mammals from a fishing net could face civil or criminal sanctions, a federal spokesman said Friday.

*Update to this. No good deed... picked by dollyllama 4 months 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 5 months ago

This is a rarely seen perspective: a video of a U.S. Navy SEAL extraction, it was filmed from inside an CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter...the pilot has lowered the ramp, dipped the tail end into the water to partially flood the compartment and awaits the Navy SEALs to board in their F470 Zodiac. picked by marli 9 months ago

Now everyone take your focus off Florida and let me divert your attention to Delaware. picked by wannaseemyboomstick 1 year ago

Diplomatic tensions could heat up between Russia, Denmark and other countries as they try to stake a claim on the North Pole and its buried oil reserves picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Fascinating views of Florida that won’t be noticed or really appreciated from ground level. picked by dsweet 2 months ago

A young inexperienced seal thought he'd eat the penguin at first, but then he changed his mind and attempted to engage in more of an amorous affair instead.

The penguin tried to get away but was unable to. In the end the seal gave up trying to get some and swam away. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Amazing pictures of a shark hunting a seal picked by kamaloo 9 months 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 4 months 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 month ago

Florida should probably master the complicated art of voting before they try to mess with the entire primary election process. Take it one step at a time down there, guys! picked by sykeo56 1 year 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 3 months ago