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Payne’s busy retirement includes running for office BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Retirement hasn’t exactly worked out the way Richard Payne originally expected. …

Attorneys argue powers during hearing on federal water rule DAVE KOLPACK, Associated Press FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Attorneys argued over state and federal powers for …

Newcomer to Koch scene, Bush competes for tea party support THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Casting himself as a tax-cutting, passionate government …

Democrats urge Clinton to offer better explanation of emails KEN THOMAS, Associated Press JULIE BYKOWICZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is facing …

Florida Gov. Scott: State nearly out of money to lure jobs GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott, reigniting a …

BP settlement money flows to governments in far-flung places MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press   BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Clusters of landlocked municipalities more than …

Divers strike gold again, off Florida coast MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press SEBASTIAN, Fla. (AP) — Divers off Florida’s east coast have struck gold, literally, for …

A look at Gov. Scott’s headline-grabbing moves TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Although Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s actions are consistent with his political beliefs, he’s getting …

Legacy Bush donors account for half of Jeb Bush’s donations JULIE BYKOWICZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeb Bush’s fundraising network is two generations in …

Probe of Clinton’s server could find more than just emails JACK GILLUM, Associated Press STEPHEN BRAUN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A forensic examination of …

Community pool, park, gym creation among possible City of Marathon budget priorities But Harbor Drive purchase idea gets thumbs-down from public at meeting BY TERRY …

Take off slowed at Marathon Airport Customs and Border Protection office BY TERRY SCHMIDA Some last minute adjustments to the planned U.S Customs and Border …

Planned Parenthood asks judge for emergency ruling KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press   FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Planned Parenthood in Florida asked a judge Monday …

Rubio’s slow start in Iowa, New Hampshire puzzles GOP JULIE PACE, Associated Press SERGIO BUSTOS, Associated Press   MIAMI (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Marco …

As seas rise, saltwater plants offer hope farms will survive KATY DAIGLE, AP Environment Writer   VEDARANYAM, India (AP) — On a sun-scorched wasteland near …

Harvard student loses Facebook gig for app that shows flaws BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard University student says he lost his internship at Facebook after …

Pro-Bush super PAC spending $10M-plus on initial TV campaign THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press   DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The heavily funded super PAC backing …

Gay couples sue Florida over names on birth certificates TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The first couple to be issued a …

Timeline of key dates in US relations with Cuba The Associated Press Key events in U.S.-Cuba relations: — THE START: Fidel Castro’s rebels take power …

NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for nine seats on its advisory …