When it gets cold here, thoughts can turn to Florida. If you're a thinking person, it's best to ignore the urge. After all, Florida is the state that gave us Elian Gonzalez and Terri Schiavo. Do you seriously think that state is safe?

Today begins an occasional feature, One More Reason to Stay Away from Florida.

The word is now out that rats "big enough to pick fights with small dogs" are overrunning the Conway Acres neighborhood in Orange County, Florida. These rats, the legacy of Hurricane Charlie, are just one more reason to find somewhere else to warm up. You can read the story and see the video by clicking here.