In documents, Fla. teen says many saw him sexually assaulted in middle school locker room

TAMPA, Fla. — Many members of a Florida middle school’s flag football team were in the locker room when a 13-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by some of his teammates with a hockey stick and broomstick, according to court documents released Tuesday.

Police car camera captures questionable Fla. officer conduct, latest of unsettling videos

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Veteran Hollywood Police Officer Dewey Pressley said he hated lying. But if bending the truth a little would keep a fellow officer out of trouble, well, he was all for it.

Family plans Fla. memorials for Navy pilot whose remains were found 18 years after Gulf War

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The family of Michael “Scott” Speicher received the first of a series of top-secret briefings Tuesday about the discovery of his remains in Iraq, 18 years after his Navy plane was shot down on the first night of the 1991 Gulf War, their attorney said.

Fla. victim identified decades after her death after relatives see photo on sheriff’s web site

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A woman found slain a quarter century ago in Florida has been identified after relatives read about her case on a sheriff’s web site for unidentified victims.

1 is very lonely number for New Jersey family that is the sole tenant of Florida highrise

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Vangelakos’ southwest Florida condominium has marble floors, a large pool overlooking a river and modern furnishings that speak of affluence and luxury. What they don’t have in the 32-story building is a single neighbor.

Florida jury convicts ex-Air Force contractor of destroying records, lying about contracts

PENSACOLA, Fla. — A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was convicted Friday of destroying records and lying to a grand jury in connection with defense contracts awarded by a military research lab in Florida.

Shuttle Endeavour, 7 astronauts return; Japanese spaceman swamped with sushi after months away

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Koichi Wakata was still getting used to gravity, though it wasn’t going to stop him from diving into a deluge of sushi.

Secret Service: Man held in Ghana in attempt to extort money from US congressman

BOCA RATON, Fla. — The U.S. Secret Service says a man is being held in the West African nation of Ghana after attempting to extort money from U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler.

Shuttle Endeavour, 7 astronauts return to Earth after 16-day journey to work on space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts returned to Earth on Friday, completing a long but successful construction job that boosted the size and power of the international space station.

Shuttle Endeavour, 7 astronauts land in Fla. after 16-day mission to work on space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts returned to Earth on Friday, completing a long but successful construction job that boosted the size and power of the international space station.

Miami Beach owner of celebrity rooster fined; Mr. Clucky may soon be evicted from condo

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A celebrity rooster and Miami Beach tourist favorite named Mr. Clucky could soon be evicted from the condo he shares with his owner.

Space shuttle Endeavour, crew streak toward Earth to wrap up 16-day space station mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts streaked toward Earth for a late morning touchdown Friday to end a long but successful space station construction mission.

Weather bodes well for Friday shuttle landing in Florida; astronauts wrapping up 16-day flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Buoyed by a good weather forecast, space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts aimed for a Friday morning landing to end their successful space station construction mission.

AutoNation profit falls 29 pct in 2nd-qtr on lower revenue, but adjusted earns beats view

RICHMOND, Va. — AutoNation Inc., the nation’s largest auto dealership chain, said Friday that its second-quarter profit fell 29 percent as consumers bought fewer cars in a stressed economy, but remained optimistic that the industry is beginning to stabilize.

Shuttle aims for Friday morning landing in Florida, astronauts wrapping up 16-day flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts are aiming for a landing back in Florida.

Where no man has gone before (we hope): Astronaut wears high-tech undies for a month straight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In what might embarrass less adventurous souls, astronaut Koichi Wakata is returning to Earth with the underwear he kept on for a solid month during his space station stay and scientists will check them out.

Fla. man trying to get cash from roommate allegedly attacks him with coconut, bowl, carving

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Authorities said a West Palm Beach man trying to get money from his roommate hit him with a coconut, a porcelain bowl and a wooden carving. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reported that the 44-year-old man was charged with robbery with a weapon and false imprisonment after Saturday’s attack. The roommate eventually got away and called for help.

Astronaut bringing test underwear back to Earth after wearing for month with no complaints

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In what might embarrass less adventurous souls, astronaut Koichi Wakata is returning to Earth with the underwear he kept on for a solid month during his space station stay and scientists will check them out.

Astronauts launch satellite from shuttle, prep for Friday landing after two-week flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Their two-week-plus mission finally winding down, space shuttle Endeavour’s astronauts released a mini research satellite Thursday and said it’s time to come home.

Astronauts launch satellite from shuttle, prep for Friday landing after successful flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour’s astronauts have tested their flight control systems for Friday’s planned landing. They’ve also ejected a small research satellite into space.

Off-duty Fla. deputy pulls over for fake police lights, later busts driver after running tag

MANATEE, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida motorist who used fake police lights to get through traffic was busted after an off-duty sheriff’s deputy pulled over to get out of the way and became suspicious.

Fla. police arrest man and woman accused of using electronic device to steal gas at the pump

Marianna, Fla. — Police said two people were arrested for using an electronic device to disable fuel pump computers at a north Florida gasoline station and pump gas without paying. Officials said Earnesto Diaz, 40, of Miami, and Maria Flores, 36, were apprehended Tuesday.

Fla. police say woman ran over her husband with a truck after an argument

NAPLES, Fla. — Authorities said a 25-year-old woman ran over her husband with her truck after an argument on Monday. The sheriff’s office reported that the woman’s husband eventually disabled her truck and walked to a nearby restaurant. Two people helped her fix the truck, and she drove to the restaurant to meet her husband.

Judge denies bond from Air Force sergeant charged in killing of Florida Panhandle couple

PENSACOLA, Fla. — A judge has denied bond for an Air Force sergeant accused in the shooting deaths of a Florida Panhandle couple.

Millionaire insurance magnate pulls $16M pledge to Fla. university, blaming tough economy

BOCA RATON, Fla. — One of Florida Atlantic University’s largest donors says he can’t fulfill a $16 million pledge to the school, blaming the tough economy. It had been the largest donation in the university’s history.

Astronauts inspect shuttle ahead of scheduled Friday landing; space station gets more supplies

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour’s astronauts uncovered no noticeable flaws in the thermal shielding of their ship Wednesday following an in-depth inspection with lasers and cameras.

SBA Communications posts wider-than-expected 2Q loss, as higher costs trumped stronger sales

BOCA RATON, Fla. — SBA Communications Corp., which leases cell phone towers to wireless providers, on Tuesday posted a wider-than-expected loss for its second quarter as operating costs grew.

Fidelity National raises full-year outlook after 2nd-quarter profit shrinks

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fidelity National Information Services Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit fell nearly 18 percent on lower revenue, but the provider of processing services for financial institutions raised its full-year profit forecast.

Fla. dolphin that survived pneumonia and rehab is freed, attacked by sharks and euthanized

CLEARWATER, Fla. — An Atlantic bottlenose dolphin was attacked by sharks and had to be euthanized just hours after he was released into the Gulf of Mexico off of western Florida.

Shuttle Endeavour undocks after 11 days at expanded space station, aims for Friday landing

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — After 11 days together in orbit, Endeavour undocked from the international space station on Tuesday and began its trip home, leaving behind a larger and more energized outpost.