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Florida man pleads guilty to molesting, murdering girl Saturday, 4 February 2012, 1:43 am

A Florida man pleaded guilty Friday to kidnapping, molesting and murdering a 7-year-old girl more than two years ago, an admission that elicited anger, disbelief and contempt from the slain's child's relatives.

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Florida showing interest in 2013 forward Friday, 3 February 2012, 10:02 pm

Kennesaw, Ga junior forward Jordan Neff is beginning to draw intrest from several high major programs, included…

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South Florida-Georgetown Preview Friday, 3 February 2012, 9:02 pm

Georgetown and South Florida are both known for shutting down opponents, and points could be at a premium when the Big East's stingiest teams meet. That could work to the Hoyas' advantage considering defensive battles haven't always worked in the Bulls' favor. No. 14 Georgetown hopes to build on one of its better defensive efforts Saturday morning when it hosts South Florida, which…

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Virginia-Florida St. Preview Friday, 3 February 2012, 9:02 pm

Mainstays North Carolina and Duke unsurprisingly sit atop the ACC standings, though upstarts Florida State and Virginia are just as much a part of the race. The 21st-ranked Seminoles try to maintain at least a share of first Saturday with a seventh straight win overall and ninth consecutive home victory over the 16th-ranked Cavaliers, who can pull even with the Seminoles in the ACC race.

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Florida casino gambling bill is dead for 2012 Friday, 3 February 2012, 7:26 pm

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) – A bill that would have ushered in the largest gambling expansion in Florida history was withdrawn by its legislative sponsor on Friday, killing for now the prospect of allowing up to three mega-resort casinos in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area. The bill, which proponents said could lead to 100,000 new jobs for the state, faced a probable defeat at its first …

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Florida House blocks casino bill Friday, 3 February 2012, 6:58 pm

The push to transform Florida into an east coast version of Las Vegas fell apart on Friday after state legislators rejected a plan to bring three major casinos to the state.

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Florida East Coast Railway 4th Quarter Earnings Conference Call Friday, 3 February 2012, 1:00 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Florida East Coast Holdings Corp. (FEC) will present its fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, March 15, 2012, from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (EDT). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120203/CL47054LOGO …

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Gamecocks dig early hole, fall at No. 12 Florida Friday, 3 February 2012, 5:02 am

South Carolina's early hole, a 17-point deficit at No. 12 Florida, was simply too much to overcome. Bruce Ellington scored 15 points, Malik Cooke and Damonte Harris added 12 apiece and the Gamecocks lost for the sixth time in seven Southeastern Conference games, 74-66. South Carolina (9-12, 1-6 Southeastern Conference) enjoyed its best defensive effort of the season, holding the Gators to 37.3…

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No. 12 Florida tops Gamecocks for 6th straight win Friday, 3 February 2012, 5:02 am

Florida was relieved to win with such a poor shooting performance. Kenny Boynton scored 24 points, Bradley Beal had his fourth double-double and the No. 12 Gators beat South Carolina 74-66 Thursday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Florida (18-4, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) swept the Gamecocks (9-12, 1-6) for the first time since 2008 and extended its home-winning streak to 18 games.

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