Mardi Gras organizers are vowing to hold the city's signature most celebrated party in February, despite two devastating hurricanes. Tourism officials and parade hosts appeared before the City Council to demand the annual pre-Lent celebration returns to the city this winter.

Florida businesses could soon face criminal charges if they try to stop employees from bringing guns to work in their cars. The National Rifle Association and two state lawmakers have filed bills to allow workers to have guns at work, as long as the weapons remain locked in their vehicles.

Florida businesses could soon face criminal charges if they try to stop employees from bringing guns to work in their cars. The National Rifle Association and two state lawmakers have filed bills to allow workers to have guns at work, as long as the weapons remain locked in their vehicles.

To keep his promise, a New Zealand politician runs naked through the streets on Sunday. He earlier pledged to run naked if he lost an election bet. According to Agence France-Press