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KENDALL, Fla. (AP) - A South Florida woman faces aggravated manslaughter charges in the death of her 11-month-old son who was left inside a vehicle.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida's unemployment rate keeps dropping.

The state on Friday announced that the jobless rate dropped to 7.2 percent in April.

Watchdog group TaxWatch thinks "turkeys" may need to be axed. It released its annual list of items that they think should be considered for veto by Governor Rick Scott.

It's mating season, so expect to see more gators about.

Like this ten foot long guy outside the airport in West Palm Beach Yesterday morning.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Rick Scott is reappointing three agency heads passed over by the Florida Senate.

Diverted Plane Lands in Miami to Check Pressure - Jul 12th	Expert: Fla. Teen Attacker Mentally Ill, Not Responsible - Jul 12th	Cattle Rustler Arrested - Jul 12th	Florida A&M President Resigns in Wake of Scandal - Jul 11th	Ex Carroll Aide Alleges Misconduct - Jul 11th
Report Released on Area Schools - Jul 11th	Teen on Trial - Jul 11th	Man Sentenced For Killing Ex-Girlfriend - Jul 10th	Beach Worker Run Over After Falling From Tractor - Jul 10th	Alligator Bites Off Swimming Teen's Arm in Florida - Jul 10th
Brawl Breaks Out Outside of Courtroom - Jul 10th	FAMU Band Member Pleads No Contest - Jul 9th	2 Fla. Men Arrested After Hauling Away ATM - Jul 9th	Boat Catches Fire - Jul 9th	Smoke in Cockpit - Jul 8th
Soldier Killed - Jul 8th	Shooting in Bradenton - Jul 6th	Silver Alert in Place for Missing Putnam County Man - Jul 6th	Lake City Residents Waiting for Relief After Debby - Jul 6th	Fired Lifeguard Offered Back Former Job - Jul 5th