Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the north. It was the 27th state admitted to the United States. Much of the land mass of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

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Tropical Storm Beryl 2012
Subtropical Storm Beryl Landfall Uncertain But Promises Wet, Windy Memorial Day

By IBTimes

Subtropical Storm Beryl brought coastal winds and looming showers Sunday morning to the Atlantic coast between Florida and South Carolina, as the storm promises to bring heavy rains and dangerous surf by Memorial Day. (12:36 pm)

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International Space Station Commander Oleg Kononenko (R) and flight engineer Don Pettit signal a successful opening of the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft from inside the new module in this image from NASA TV May 26, 2012. Credit: Reuters/NASA TV
SpaceX Dragon Capsule: Nasa Astronauts Float Inside The First Private Spaceship

By Reuters

The crew members aboard the International Space Station opened the hatch and floated inside the Space Exploration Technologies' Dragon capsule, the first privately owned spaceship to reach the orbital outpost, according to Nasa. (5:13 am)

MORE TOPICS: NASA, CALIFORNIA, RUSSIA

Scientists Have Invented A Device That Could Help Us To Talk With Dolphin
Scientists Invent Device That Could Help Us Talk to Dolphins

By IBTimes UK

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology scientists invent a dolphin speaker which produces sounds that dolphins make. (2:44 am)

Tropical Storm Beryl 2012
Tropical Storm Beryl Expected To Crash Memorial Day Weekend, Storm Warning Issued [PHOTO]

By IBTimes

A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Southeast coast from north Florida to South Carolina. The cluster of thunderstorms dubbed Tropical Storm Beryl started to gather strength on Saturday, May 26, and is expected to peak during the Memorial Day Weekend. (May 26)

MORE TOPICS: STORM, MEXICO

1. Las Vegas, Nev.
US Cities with Most Underwater Mortgage [SLIDESHOW]

By IBTimes UK

The persistent downturn in the US has taken a toll on mortgage debt in some of the major cities with homes continuing to be underwater about six years after home prices peaked, a recent report reveals. (May 26)

MORE TOPICS: UNEMPLOYMENT, CALIFORNIA, MORTGAGE

Exclusive: Merrill misstep may hurt battle vs. broker claims

By Reuters

Merrill Lynch's battle to void a $10 million arbitration ruling suffered a setback this week after a new court filing raised questions about its claims that a panel member had not disclosed her potential conflicts. (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: BANK OF AMERICA, COURT, NEW YORK, LAWYER

Exclusive - Merrill misstep may hurt battle vs. broker claims

By Reuters UK

Merrill Lynch's battle to void a $10 million (6.38 million pounds) arbitration ruling suffered a setback this week after a new court filing raised questions about its claims that a panel member had not disclosed her potential conflicts. (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: BANK OF AMERICA, COURT, NEW YORK, LAWYER

Court OKs JPMorgan fee pact; Capital One talks fail

By Reuters UK

JPMorgan Chase & Co <JPM.N> won preliminary court approval of its agreement to pay $110 million (70.2 million pounds) to settle nationwide litigation accusing it of charging excessive overdraft fees. (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: BANK OF AMERICA, JPMORGAN CHASE, ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, COURT, SETTLEMENT

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Jimmer Fredette: Does Breakout Season Await Former BYU Star?

By IBTimes

After a trying year, can Jimmer Fredette become the star his fans expect him to be? (May 25)

A Delta Airlines A320
Airbus Smells Good Business In Wider Plane Seats For Bigger Americans

By IBTimes

U.S. government data says that one American in three is obese -- and a European plane maker sees it as a sales opportunity. (May 25)

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