Kayle Bates, 67, was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and attempted sexual battery in the June 14, 1982, killing of Janet White.

Now that the dust has settled following both respective polls' release, it is time to take another look at the initial rankings. Among those offering their own takes on the opening standings is USA TODAY Sports writer Paul Myerberg,

Authorities are searching for Aizon and Akachi Turner, who are believed to be with their mother, who does not have custody of the boys.

The elusive rainbow snake is a nonvenomous species, whose population has declined in recent decades, according to the wildlife commission.

The Florida Department of Health said this month that Keely Farms Dairy, a farm in New Smyrna Beach, was tied to 21 infections from raw milk consumption.

A federal judge tossed out part of a lawsuit brought by detainees at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in the Florida Everglades, handing a partial victory to the Trump administration.

Royal Caribbean’s new cruise ship, Star of the Seas, has set sail from Port Canaveral. The vessel, identical in size to the Icon of the Seas based at PortMiami, is designed to attract families with extensive amenities and entertainment options.

An exclusive gated community in Coral Gables, Florida, has been named America's most expensive neighborhood by Zillow, dethroning Beverly Hills of its well-known glitz and glam.