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North American Bancard's 'Point & Pay' flourishing in Florida

Whenever the need to pay a bill arises today, there always seems to be a convenient nearby solution made possible by mobile technology.

In the Media by Michael Essany

Giant, rat-sized snails are invading Florida

Giant African land snails have migrated to Florida, causing damage to crops, gnawing through plastics and stucco, and eating most any organic material.

In the Media by Matthew Hendricks

Giant snails invade south Florida

South Florida is fighting an infestation of one of the most destructive invasive species, which is the giant African land snail.

In the Media by Owen Weldon - 5 comments

Video: Tour guide wrestles with monster snake in Everglades

Everglades - Tourists on a boat ride through the Florida Everglades had a vacation experience that they’ll never forget, a 10-foot python. Their tour guide, Tommy Owen, spotted the massive snake whilst accompanying a family on a tour around the Everglades on Tuesday

In the Media by Mark Harradine

Who's ready for marriage equality? Special

The debate over equal marriage rights in the US is reaching its peak. Canada was ready to grant marriage equality over 13 years ago, the UK hasn't got there yet, and the US is certainly amid a fiery discussion on the topic.

Digital Journal Report by Jody-Lan Castle

Neglected and abandoned Florida dog story goes viral Special

Hollywood - An abandoned dog found wandering in south Florida has captured the attention and hearts of an online community of dog lovers.

Digital Journal Report by Kristin Denault - 8 comments

South Florida girl, 4, shot dead

Miami Beach - Police in South Florida are investigating the death of a four-year-old girl, who died after being shot inside a car on Saturday night.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

Video: Golfer Sergio Garcia hits ball from tree at Bay Hill

What does a pro-golfer do when his ball ends up in a tree? In the case of Sergio Garcia, he climbs up there and hits it, one-handed.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 3 comments

Super-sized gallinipper mosquitoes may swarm Florida this summer

Experts at the University of Florida have warned that a breed of huge mosquitoes are expected to invade areas of Florida in "large numbers" this summer. The mosquitoes which grow 20 times bigger than the common mosquitoes are "notoriously aggressive."

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 4 comments

Op-Ed: Housing market recovery is underway — Fact or fiction? Special

Tampa - Are we to believe signals that the housing market is recovering? Are housing markets truly poised to recover in 2013? Or is all the talk nothing more than fiction?

Digital Journal Report by Jared Diamond - 1 comment