Flags are to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida on Friday, August 31, 2012, in honor of Neil Armstrong.

Businesses of all sizes, as well as nonprofit organizations, need to apply for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration by Sept. 4. Additionally, Tropical Storm Debby survivors should turn in their low-interest disaster loan applications before the Sept. 4 deadline.

Tickets for the 33rd annual Florida Blue Florida Classic, the historic college match-up between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University, will go on sale Saturday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. The game, set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 17, will be held at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando and will be aired live on EPSN Classic.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service will host six public meetings to gather input regarding the vision for the Florida Greenways and Trails System.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Leon County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Wakulla County.

A former postal worker was sentenced today in federal court. The 26-year veteran had been convicted of fraud after she was caught running marathons while receiving workers' compensation benefits.

Numerous human organs and tissues were found inside a Pensacola, Florida storage shed.

Isaac ruined Governor Rick Scott’s convention plans. Scott was supposed to speak Monday night, but party leaders held a quick gavel and go session to protect delegates from dangerous travel conditions. From the Emergency Operation Center Tuesday, Scott told reporters he made the right decision.

While the RNC and DNC are used to officially announce candidates for presidency. We asked voters if either convention ever plays a role in their choice when it comes to who they check off on the ballot.

This afternoon, Governor Scott thanked Florida’s emergency managers for their close coordination in preparing residents and visitors for the anticipated impacts from Isaac, now a category one hurricane.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures and restrictions in Northwest Florida due to Hurricane Isaac. Scheduled highway maintenance and construction will resume Wednesday, Aug. 29. FDOT has suspended interstate maintenance and construction until further notice. All rail, transit and seaport facilities are functioning as normal.

Governor Scott urged Floridians to use caution, as impacts from Tropical Storm Isaac continue throughout Florida.

In preparation for TS Isaac making landfall, the American Red Cross Capital Area Chapter has been asked to serve as a staging area for Red Cross Emergency Response vehicles and Mobile Feeding Kitchens coming from all over the nation.

Democratic candidate Bill Brannon announced his bid for the race Friday.

The American Red Cross Capital Area Chapter has closed all shelters in our eight county area.

Airlines cancelled hundreds of flights as Tropical Storm Isaac lashed southeastern Florida Sunday.

As Tropical Storm Isaac moves past the Florida Keys and into the Gulf of Mexico, Governor Rick Scott encourages residents and visitors statewide to stay vigilant as the storm is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane. The Florida panhandle remains in the cone of potential impact.

Jeb Bush says President Barack Obama's lead over Mitt Romney in polls over who connects better with average Americans is only temporary.

From the "man hug" to full embrace, former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Sunday urged voters to support President Barack Obama in the crucial swing state where the Democratic incumbent and Republican candidate Mitt Romney remain in a razor thin race.

Tallahassee athlete Karrissa Wimberley, earned fourth place at the 2012 World Baton Twirling Championships, held August 1-5 near Paris, France. A brief news release is copied below.

Mosquito control departments throughout the state are preparing for Tropical Storm Isaac.

With Tropical Storm Isaac bearing down on Florida, Republican leaders Saturday night called off the party's national convention activities scheduled for Monday in Tampa.

“As Tropical Storm Isaac approaches Florida and the possibility of hurricane strength conditions becoming more likely for the Keys and Panhandle, I have made the decision to cancel my speech on Monday night at the Republican National Convention and will also cancel my other scheduled convention-related activities on Sunday and Monday, so that I can respond to storm-related matters.

The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated to provide resources to the counties as requested due to Tropical Storm Isaac, now located less than 600 miles southeast of Miami, Florida.

The Florida Emergency Information Line has been activated in response to Isaac. The toll-free number is 1-800-342-3557.