Deputy's gator grab 'a matter of bad judgment'
A 210-pound alligator fought the law and the law won. But not before the 8-foot reptile sent the Volusia County sheriff's deputy who jumped it to the hospital.
More information: Facts on living with alligators

N-J | David Massey | BUY THIS PRINT Tony Marino gets frontside air near the Flagler Beach Pier on Wednesday. Beach conditions this week have made the weekend ripe for rip currents.

Rip current threat expected to be high Two people were pulled out of rough surf Friday afternoon, according to the Volusia County Beach Patrol, and conditions are ripe for rip currents to continue throughout the weekend. Related item: · Patrol says woman attempting suicide rescued from surf

Worshippers weigh in on flags and sanctuaries
While removing an American flag in his church led a Baptist pastor to seek a leave of absence, the presence or absence of flags in other area churches hasn't proven problematic, officials say.
Previous coverage: Threat pushes local pastor from pulpit

New tricks await old dog track lovers
Bart Green was up in the air-conditioned clubhouse, checking on three other greyhound-racing veterans as they pondered their picks and placed their bets. The final race of the day was minutes away.