West County booters poised for strong soccer season

The West County has long been a hot-bed for boys high school soccer, thanks in large part to the strong El Mo teams of the early 90’s, and the nearly two decades of dominance enjoyed by Analy.

FHP: Custody Battle Ends In Disney Parking Lot

Troopers said they were called to the Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Tuesday morning for a custody fight that ended in the theme park's parking lot.

Deputies: North Fort Myers man pulls gun on woman who refused kiss

A North Fort Myers man was arrested Monday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill after deputies say he pulled a gun on a...

Ferns stolen from yard of south Fort Myers home

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the Monday theft of two staghorn ferns from a south Fort Myers home.

Three dozen children have died in hot cars so far this year in the U.S.

From New York to California, from as far north as Wisconsin to southern Florida, children are dying in hot cars at alarming rates. At least 36 children have died so far this year in the United States, with more summer weather still to come.

UTEP Named Tops for Hispanic MBAs

HispanicBusiness Magazine has named the University of Texas at El Paso the top graduate business school for Hispanics in the nation, ahead of New York University, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Miami and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Florida comes to town; check tax records

The Arkansas Republican Party is bringing in a Florida resident for a GOP campaign fund-raiser Sept. 19. Maybe they could sit him down for a round of tax-related questions along with gubernatorial nominee Jim Keet. We're talking, of course, about Mike Huckabee. The county assessor's records currently show that the Huckabee manse on Silverwood Trail in North Little Rock carries a homestead ...

New link on USF Bulls page

You might have noticed a new feature on Tampabay.com's USF Bulls page . We've added a widget from APtop25.com, which will show Bulls coverage from papers near and far. It also links into the APtop25.com site, which has interactive polls and other content, including pages devoted to every school in Division I-A.

Four Roads Announces New Calendar and Event Management Application to Extend Telligent Platform

TAMPA, FLORIDA--(Marketwire - 09/07/10) - Four Roads, a technology consultancy and professional services firm, announced today the release of Chronos, a new calendar and event management application to extend the Telligent Evolution social platform. Launched in 2007, Four Roads is dedicated to helping customers build a dynamic online presence through social media. With customers ranging from ...

Florida Senate candidates release new ads

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist released his first ad of the general election on Tuesday. (CNN) - Two of Florida's three Senate candidates are out Tuesday with their first television ads of the general election. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was elected as a Republican but is running as an independent candidate, literally walks the line [...]

Florida Senate candidates release new ads

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist released his first ad of the general election on Tuesday. (CNN) - Two of Florida's three Senate candidates are out Tuesday with their first television ads of the general election. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was elected as a Republican but is running as an independent candidate, literally walks the line [...]

Florida church rebuffs military concerns on Quran burning

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- A Florida church is rebuffing warnings by the U.S. military's top official in Afghanistan to cancel a scheduled Sept.

Amscot Financial helps keep ed foundations humming

TAMPA -- Every little bit helps. That's the philosophy driving Amscot Financial's annual "Just a Dollar" campaign to benefit the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. This year's drive has raised more than $116,000. That means $31,000 for the Hillsborough Education Foundation; nearly $14,000 for Pinellas; $5,586 for Pasco; and $1,521 for Hernando. The money was donated $1 at a time by ...

TS Hermine moves farther into Texas

MIAMI, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Hermine moved deeper into southern Texas bringing heavy rains and 40 mph winds, forecasters said Tuesday. Tropical Storm Hermine - Texas - Tropical cyclone - Mexico - Rio Grande

LAWRENCE: Local teens have an âAmerican Idol Experienceâ

A trip to Disney World is a dream come true for many young persons. For Avery Epstein of Princeton and her friend Taylor Blanton of Lawrenceville, the dream came true, along with an unexpected role in the park’s “American Idol Experience” and a chance to audition for the hit television show.

Republican attorney general nominee well-known for custody battle over dog

TAMPA — Before she became the Republican nominee for Florida attorney general, Pam Bondi was a familiar face as a legal analyst on CNN and the Fox News Channel.

Key Bank robbed on northwest side

Police believe this latest bank robbery matches the description of several recent bank robberies in the area. According to metro police, the Key Bank branch on Lake Circle Drive near West 86th Street and Township Line Road, was robbed Tuesday morning.

Florida's black voters could hold key to year's elections

Will Obama-inspired voters return to polls this year? Florida's statewide elections this year could hinge on how many black voters, drawn to the polls for the first time by Barack Obama's 2008 presidential candidacy, remain engaged in politics and how many stay home.

Florida State's Trail of Spears: Seminoles Look To Upset Oklahoma Sooners

TAMPA—It's been almost ten years since FSU and Oklahoma squared off in the 2001 Orange Bowl in Miami. What will arguably be remembered as one of the most lackluster BCS Championships, Florida State came in as heavy favorites in a much contested season where Florida State lost to 11-1 Miami, yet still managed to play for a National Title. Florida State entered the contest as heavy favorites ...

Florida State's Trail of Spears: Seminoles Look To Upset Oklahoma Sooners

TAMPA—It's been almost ten years since FSU and Oklahoma squared off in the 2001 Orange Bowl in Miami. What will arguably be remembered as one of the most lackluster BCS Championships, Florida State came in as heavy favorites in a much contested season where Florida State lost to 11-1 Miami, yet still managed to play for a National Title. Florida State entered the contest as heavy favorites ...

Obama Student-Aid Rules Rile For-Profits

Matthew Kapral, a student at Education Management Corp.’s Art Institute of Pittsburgh, was walking to class in July when a school representative sat him in front of a computer and coached him on a letter opposing limits on federal student aid to for-profit colleges.

Ex-cop accused of groping woman takes plea deal

Former Orlando officer Brandon Loverde was found guilty of a misdemeanor — disorderly conduct — and he agreed to give up his Florida law-enforcement certification. A former Orlando police officer accused of groping a nursing woman's breast took a plea deal this morning and was found guilty of a misdemeanor — disorderly conduct.

Pricey ferns stolen in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS: A woman said someone stole two expensive staghorn ferns from her front yard Monday.

Miami Beach Real Estate Keeping Ready For Investment

If you are planning to invest in Miami Beach real estate for sure you will end up successful. Though there are lots of features that you need to understand before you attempt to invest you can be sure to achieve your goal in the end.

Florida Neighborhoods Fight Plans for Biofuel Plant

A county zoning commission in Florida rejected a proposal that would have opened the door for a jatropha seed-crushing business near Delray Beach, the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel said.

Florida Gators need more from the running game, too

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Return of Photo Treasure Hunt: Construction of the Universal Orlando mega-garage

A former staple of the Theme Park Rangers blog was the Photo Treasure Hunt, pictures found in the Orlando Sentinel archives. I’m not sure where or how we lost our way on that project, but as a Labor Day Resolution (What? You still haven’t made yours?),

A.M. Ohio State University links: Ken Dorsey and Ohio fans' memories

Former Miami quarterback Ken Dorsey remembers his not-so-welcome reception as a member of the Cleveland Browns.

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim's truck

A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who petitioned to keep a vintage pickup he was convicted of killing a couple to steal.

Florida Plans Hearing on Citizens' Rate Increases

Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation will hold a hearing on proposed rate increases for several lines of insurance from Citizens Property Insurance Corp. at 1 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2010, in ...

Suspect In Family Massacre Planned To Kill Himself

The man accused in a shooting rampage on Thanksgiving Day in Jupiter that claimed the life of four of his family members fled to the Florida Keys to commit suicide. In new documents released last week, Paul Merhige ordered a copy of Final Exit: The Practicalities of Self-Deliverance and Assisted Suicide for the Dying from a Border's Express in Key West on December 1st.

Miami-Born Football Player Dies In Colorado Crash

A Miami-born football player who played for the University of Wyoming died in car accident Monday when the pick up truck he was riding in careened off a Colorado highway, officials with the university said in a statement.

Miami Restaurants Find Secret to New York Pizza

Miami pizza and bagel shops say shipping in water is worth it. Bagel - New York City - New York - United States - Business

Horse Slaughter Rally in Miami-Dade

Owners and activists plan demonstration at hearing for accused horse butchers. Miami - Florida - United States - Miami-Dade - Counties

Nothing Mickey Mouse about this nurse

If you have been a patient in the emergency department at the Brantford General Hospital, you likely did not know it, but one of the nurses that may have cared for you, studied, get this: theme park management at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida! What does that have to do with being a nurse, [...]

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim's truck

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted of killing a couple and then petitioned to keep a vintage pickup that belonged to one of the victims.

Protests in Afghanistan over Florida Koran-burning

A small group associated with a fringe Christian church in Florida is planning to burn Korans on Sept. 11--and is now the subject of outraged protests in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan warned that the anti-Islamic action could hurt troops in the volatile region. "It could endanger troops and it could [... ]

ALDI grocery chain holding Broward County job fairs Tuesday and Friday

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim’s truck

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim's truck

A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted of killing a couple and then petitioned to keep a vintage pickup that belonged to one of the victims.

Rex, Woody Visit Sealed Revis Deal For Jets

Darrelle Revis and Rex Ryan looked at each other, huddled in a conference room in Florida, and immediately knew they had the same game plan. The New York Jets' star cornerback wanted to get back on the football field.

ALDI grocery chain holding South Florida hiring events Tuesday and Friday

The German discount grocer ALDI is hosting job fairs Tuesday and Friday to help fill positions at three South Florida locations opening this fall.

Florida Church set to burn copy of koran

Tyler--- A florida congregation and their pastor plan on burning copy of koran on the anniversary of nine-eleven.

Mistaken Identity Leads To Orlando Woman's Arrest

An Orlando woman who was wrongfully arrested over the weekend in a case of mistaken identity in Broward County was released from jail late Monday night. Paola Andrea Londono, her husband and 9-month-old were returning to Port Everglades onboard a Carnival cruise ship Sunday when authorities came to their cabin, told her there had been a warrant for her arrest and handcuffed her.

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. PITTSBURGH - The Atlanta Braves lost a game they badly needed to win. Even worse, they lost to a Pirates team whose only apparent goal appears to be avoiding the franchise's worst season in nearly 50 years.

Grocery Giant Holds Job Fair Tuesday

The grocery retailer ALDI is holding a big job fair Tuesday to hire workers for new stores opening in South Florida.

Cruise ship passenger with baby wrongly arrested, accused of prostitution

Paola Londono, 32, stepped off a cruise ship in Fort Lauderdale following a week-long vacation in the Caribbean. Holding her son in her arms, Londono passed through U.S. Customs, unaware she was about to be arrested and jailed for a crime she did not commit, reports WKMG News in Orlando.

Bucs says blackout likely for Browns game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers officials said they expect Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns to be blacked out on local television.

EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Woods' Ex-Wife Goes House Hunting & Visits Friends In South Florida

Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren spent the Labor Day weekend in South Florida, visiting friends and checking out real estate, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. Elin left her Orlando-area rental home on Friday with the couple's children and drove a couple of hours south to the West Palm Beach area.

ZalDiva Closes $250,000 Investment

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.----ZalDiva, Inc. , , a specialty entertainment company and distributor of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia, announces today that it has received $250,000 from a private placement.