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Grand jury probing Jackson Health System 6:56 AM EST

With Jackson executives using end-of-life terms like ``death spiral'' and ``insolvency'' and a grand jury starting to investigate the public health system's problems, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez said Wednesday he would help Jackson get a short-term loan but demanded its governing body speed up a decision on a recovery plan.

After U.S. visit, Haiti president optimistic on direct aid 7:00 AM EST

Haitian President René Préval emerged from a round of talks at the White House and Capitol Hill on Wednesday, optimistic that President Barack Obama and lawmakers are receptive to helping the shattered country with direct aid to the government.

Hialeah man investigated over feeding Giant African Snails to followers 7:03 AM EST

Authorities are investigating a Hialeah man who allegedly smuggled illegal Giant African Snails into Florida and convinced his followers to drink their juices as part of a religious healing ritual.

It's not getting any easier for Florida's jobless 7:12 AM EST

Florida's unemployment rate rose to 11.9 percent in January, tying the highest rate ever recorded in the state, and the number of out-of-work Floridians stood at 1.1 million, the state labor department announced Wednesday.

Suit tries to recover $1M from Scott Rothstein's wife 7:08 AM EST

Kim Rothstein, the wife of convicted Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein, was sued in federal bankruptcy court Wednesday by a team of attorneys trying to recover more than $1 million from the purported shopaholic.

Colombians find their 'ambassador' on the golf course 7:09 AM EST

Golfer Camilo Villegas, who will play at Doral this weekend, has spurred pride and patriotism among his fans who appreciate not only his game but his character.

Groups jockey for role in Haiti revival 6:56 AM EST

At an encampment on the outskirts of Haiti's capital, physicians from three international aid agencies provide identical services. On a charter flight to Miami, competing doctors get into a shouting match before takeoff.

Jackson Health System leaders warn of insolvency without county loan 6:59 AM EST

Jackson Health System is close to insolvency and facing the specter of having one of its major vendors, Johnson & Johnson, shut off supplies unless the company receives a $1 million payment this week.

Untamed ambition: Alligator wrestlers set to compete 6:57 AM EST

Until now, alligator wrestling might have been considered a poor career choice. The pay is not steady, the travel is exhausting, and the occupational hazards are apparent.

2nd Florida Keys inmate indicted in prison tax scam 7:05 AM EST

State prison inmate Shawn Clarke and three of his family members have been indicted on charges of defrauding the Internal Revenue Service of about $115,000 in a scam that involved phony tax returns.