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1 Beach Reopens To Swimmers, 2 Remain Off-LimitsMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:40PMMany people enjoy spending Labor Day at the beach, but here in South Florida, there are a couple of beaches to avoid. While a swimming advisory at at the south portion of Crandon Park has been lifted, a swim advisory remains in effect for the north portion of Crandon Park due to high levels of bacteria, according to the Miami-Dade County Health Department.

Almost a quarter of all foreign buyers in U.S. choose Florida propertyMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:20PMAlmost a quarter of all foreign buyers in U.S. choose Florida property

On Labor Day, a million unemployed in FL wish for workMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:27AMNew numbers are out showing Florida's unemployment pain, while the state tries a new technique to turn that around.

Labor Day travel on the riseMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:42AMWith the end of summer approaching, Florida residents are gearing up for the holiday weekend. According to a report by Triple A, Labor day travel in the state of Florida is projected to increase by 3.9 percent, with more than 1.6 million Floridians taking a trip.

Swim Advisory Remains In EffectMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:53AMA swim advisory remains in effect for part of a popular South Florida beach.

Will BP money now flow?Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:31AMORANGE BEACH, Ala. — After 125 days of lost tourism dollars, oily beaches, and promise after promise from BP that they would “make us whole,” Ken Feinberg and his Gulf Coast Claims Facility took over the reigns of the claims process on Monday.

BP funds turtle-tank upgradesSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:39PMSea turtles that wind up in forced rehabilitation at the Volusia County Marine Science Center in the months ahead will enjoy the benefits of special new tanks.

Scott, Sink divided on how to create jobsSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:12PMBy Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Sunday, September 5, 2010 Alex Sink offers a jobs plan that would diversify the economy, nurture small businesses and provide access to investment capital. TALLAHASSEE — Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Alex Sink are both former business executives duking it out in an increasingly hostile race to be Florida's governor, but they agree on one ...

Scott, Sink divided on how to create jobsSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:25PMAlex Sink offers a jobs plan that would diversify the economy, nurture small businesses and provide access to investment capital.