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Feds open more fishing in Gulf off Fla. Panhandle

More federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida Panhandle are open to commercial and recreational fishing. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday that the 3,114-square mile area had a low risk for future exposure to oil.

Feds Reopen Fishing From Florida Panhandle to Louisiana

Federal authorities have lifted a fishing ban in the northern Gulf of Mexico from the Florida Panhandle to the far eastern coast of Louisiana.

Sink airs new TV ad in Panhandle

By Mary Ellen Klas - Thu, Sep 02 2010 In a new television ad airing on Florida's Panhandle, Democrat Alex Sink say that while we're fighting the oil spill we "have to diversify our economy starting right now." he says in the 30-second spot that she has a "detailed plan to develop new business and attract new business for Florida." Judge for yourself how detailed it is here.

Feds reopen fishing from Fla. Panhandle to La.

Feds reopen fishing from Fla. Panhandle to La. MIAMI (AP) - Federal authorities have lifted a fishing ban in the northern Gulf of Mexico from the Florida Panhandle to the far eastern coast of Louisiana.

Feds Open More Fishing in Gulf Off Florida Panhandle

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said on September 3 that the 3,114-square mile area had a low risk for future exposure to oil.

Florida voters can’t strip down Obama health-care bill, judge rules

The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a ballot initiative that sought to amend the state’s constitution to establish that Florida residents have a right to refuse to purchase mandatory health insurance – including under President Obama’s reform effort.

More Federal Waters in Gulf Open to Fishing

MIAMI (AP) - More federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida Panhandle are open to commercial and recreational fishing. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday that the 3,114-square mile area had a low risk for future exposure to oil. Tuna, swordfish, mahi mahi and other fish caught in these waters showed no sign of contamination. NOAA will continue to monitor ...