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Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat

Bowden film kicks off Tallahassee Film Festival

May 16, 2008 6:59 am

As coach Bobby Bowden might say, "Dadgum, that was a good little movie."

Wakulla official admits to stealing more than $21,000

May 16, 2008 6:25 am

The former director of the Wakulla County Animal Control pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than $21,000 from the agency, Assistant State Attorney Jack Campbell said.

Swiss journalists in Tallahassee look at health-care issues

May 16, 2008 6:24 am

International media are in Tallahassee this month — and no, Florida hasn't had another disastrous election.

Swift Creek gets recycling thanks from DEP today

May 16, 2008 6:23 am

The students at Swift Creek Middle School take recycling seriously, and this afternoon their efforts will be recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Swift Creek gets recycling thanks from DEP today

May 16, 2008 6:23 am

The students at Swift Creek Middle School take recycling seriously, and this afternoon their efforts will be recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Franklin fire nearly contained

May 16, 2008 6:05 am

While wildfires in Central Florida raged Thursday, the fire at Tate's Hell State Forest in Franklin County was 95 percent contained by morning, according to the state Division of Forestry.

Best and Brightest shine at awards ceremony

May 16, 2008 5:46 am

National Honors Society members, hospital volunteers, Spanish translators, award-winning musicians, artists, athletes and scholars gathered to be recognized at the Best and Brightest awards ceremony T...

Boys & Girls Clubs will offer free meals for kids this summer

May 16, 2008 5:43 am

Some children who otherwise wouldn't get a good breakfast and lunch get those meals at school — so the end of the school year can spell nutritional trouble. But not this summer.

Boys & Girls Clubs will offer free meals for kids this summer

May 16, 2008 5:43 am

Some children who otherwise wouldn't get a good breakfast and lunch get those meals at school — so the end of the school year can spell nutritional trouble. But not this summer.

Church opens a coffeehouse to build community

May 16, 2008 5:28 am

Like the people in the old sitcom "Cheers," many of us long for a place "where everybody knows our name."

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

A Promise To Keep Kids Safe

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

Marcie Biddleman stood before nearly 50 child welfare workers Thursday and promised them Eckerd Community Alternatives was here to stay.

HIGH STAKES

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

HIGH STAKES Results of area high school seniors who retook the 10th-grade FCAT to graduate:

Firefighters Gaining On State's Wildfires

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

Firefighters made major progress Wednesday battling the flames that have burned thousands of acres along Florida's Atlantic coast.

Heck Of A Homestand

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

The deeper the Tampa Bay Rays travel into this uncharted territory, the more sure of themselves they become.

Officer's Wife, Sons To Sue County

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

Attorneys for the sons and wife of a Tampa police officer killed in a May 1 motorcycle wreck have put Pasco County on notice of their intent to sue for damages.

Fueled To Ride The Bus

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

Hesitant to get on the bus because you don't know who will be nuzzling up next to you?

Graduation Can Be Tricky Even After FCAT

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

More high school seniors are passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, according to scores released Thursday, but thousands still won't graduate this spring.

Motorist Critical After His Car Hits Bus

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

A Tampa man remained in critical condition Thursday night after his car hit a school bus during the morning rush hour, authorities said.

Stadium Issue E-Mail Possible Law Violation

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

Another day, another twist in the battle between the city and county over whose firefighters get the lucrative contract to provide medical services during sporting events at Raymond James Stadium.

Redner Has New Idea Brewing: Beer Venture With Son

May 16, 2008 4:00 am

Joe Redner, strip club king, fitness center owner, landlord and perennial local government candidate, wants to add another business venture to his resume: brewery owner.

Local News from Gainesville Sun via Yahoo! News

Gas line damage halted 34th St. traffic

May 16, 2008 1:27 am

Traffic was closed on SW 34th Street for several hours late Thursday after a construction crew accidentally struck a natural gas line. The accident forced the evacuation of a shopping plaza at the int...

Flags fly half mast in honor of Peace Officers

May 15, 2008 4:43 pm

Flags on all Alachua County government buildings have been lowered to half mast Thursday to commemorate Peace Officer's Memorial Day.

Fire destroys Micanopy home late Wednesday

May 15, 2008 4:42 pm

Fire destroyed a Micanopy home late Wednesday, Alachua County Fire Rescuereported.

'Click It or Ticket' campaign launches

May 15, 2008 2:27 pm

By LISE FISHER Sun staff writer

Clubhouse fires under investigation

May 15, 2008 1:27 pm

Gainesville Fire Rescue reported Wednesday there could be many factors involved, including the dry weather in the area.

Cold front could bring rain

May 15, 2008 12:27 pm

Dry weather is in the forecast for the next several weeks, but the area may get a chance at rain on Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville.

Ongoing dry weather fuels fire risk

May 15, 2008 12:27 pm

Officials cautioned that the dry conditions, with no significant rain in the past 45 days, have caused the drought index to rise to the low 500s in the DOF Waccasassa District, covering Alachua, Gilch...

UF and SFCC produce diamond queen

May 15, 2008 10:14 am

The softball teams of Florida and Santa Fe both enter critical postseason stretches this week.

Trustees tweak UF budget cuts

May 15, 2008 10:13 am

University of Florida trustees on Wednesday approved a budget that makes 47 million in cuts, but spared the jobs of five faculty members who had been slated for layoffs. The trustees also raised the p...

Group plans pet sterilization clinic

May 15, 2008 10:13 am

Supporters want to reduce pet overpopulation and euthanasia.

Local News from FOX 30 Jacksonville via Yahoo! News

DCF investigates local daycare after fieldtrip fiasco

May 16, 2008 3:05 am

The children were packed into a van like sardines and were about to be driven by a person who only had a learner's license.

Controversial new gun law in Georgia

May 15, 2008 10:50 pm

In Georgia, you can now carry a concealed weapon just about anywhere.

120mm round detonated at Blount Island terminal

May 15, 2008 10:35 pm

The Blount Island terminal was evacuated for a few hours Thursday afternoon after a 120mm round was found from a battle damaged Humvee.

FCAT scores released

May 15, 2008 4:35 pm

Parents and students across Jacksonville and the state of Florida have been waiting for F-CAT writing scores to come in. And now they're here.

A million credit scores lowered incorrectly

May 15, 2008 12:05 pm

If you've borrowed money from Sallie Mae in the past, you'll want to check your credit score.

Hundreds watch 'Recount' premiere in Jacksonville

May 15, 2008 3:05 am

HBO and The Florida Theatre brought the thrill of Tinseltown to the big screen Wednesday night.

Body found under McGirts Creek Bridge

May 15, 2008 2:20 am

Police are waiting for the medical examiner to determine how exactly a man died who was found in a local pond.

Food Bank gets record donations over weekend

May 14, 2008 10:35 pm

For the past 16 years, the Second Harvest Food Bank has been collecting food, but they have never collected as much as they did over the weekend.

Protecting your home from wildfires

May 14, 2008 10:05 pm

There are common mistakes homeowners make that could potentially cost them their home.

United Way and city tackle high school drop out crisis

May 14, 2008 9:05 pm

Duval County District Officials launched a new initiative Wednesday to attack the rate of high school dropouts in Jacksonville.

Local News from Bay News 9 Tampa Bay via Yahoo! News

Fire Updates/Destruction

May 15, 2008 3:44 pm

The Division of Forestry has released the latest numbers from fires all across the state. Firefighters in Palm Bay had managed to get the brush fires 40 percent contained by Thursday morning and hoped...

Suspect charged in connection with brushfires

May 15, 2008 9:59 am

PALM BAY (Central Florida News 13) -- Palm Bay police said a man arrested Wednesday on suspicion of starting a brush fire will be charged.

More State Stories

May 14, 2008 10:29 pm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The state attorney in Tallahassee says the case of a murdered drug informant is the first one he's seen in which his office was not contacted by police before the drug bust w...

McCarty Statement

May 14, 2008 3:59 pm

"I'm pleased to report that the First District Court today has again affirmed the appropriateness of the Office's action in issuing the January Immediate Final Order suspending Allstate's license...

Search Results

May 14, 2008 3:59 pm

Allstate buys time in Florida Allstate's sales agents in Florida can keep writing new policies after the company asked an appeals court to rehear its suspension by state insurance regulators.

Fire Updates

May 14, 2008 10:14 am

A strike team remains in Palm Bay looking for hot spots, but firefighters said they are optimistic about getting the flames from the 9.990-acre fire contained. Fire crews said they had 40 percent of t...

Foster care agencies: budget cuts setting us back again

May 14, 2008 9:59 am

STATE (Bay News 9) -- Foster care agencies and programs for protecting children are looking at losing almost $25 million in state funding.

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May 13, 2008 6:59 pm

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$5,000 Award

May 13, 2008 6:29 pm

The Division of Forestry said arson is behind many of the fires statewide. The division asks anyone who knows of an arson incident to call 800-342-5869 or the local Division of Forestry Field Office ....

Dozens of homes lost to Florida wildfires

May 13, 2008 3:14 pm

DAYTONA BEACH (Bay News 9) -- Wildfires in east central Florida have claimed dozens of homes, and the fires continue to burn.

Local News from ABC 7 Gulfshore News via Yahoo! News

7 ways to save: Grocery shopping

May 16, 2008 3:34 am

How would you like to save money at the grocery store without cutting coupons? Well, ABC7 is helping you save money without making drastic changes. Experts say the key is putting certain items in your...

ABC7 speaks with Desperate Housewives star

May 16, 2008 3:04 am

ABC7 anchors Nancy Alvarez and Eric Weisfeld spoke with Desperate Housewives star James Denton before the Fort Myers Miracle played the Tampa Yankees.

Does it Work: Stop the Itch cream

May 16, 2008 3:04 am

Just mentioning fire ants makes most Southwest Floridians cringe. The sting, plus the welt it leaves behind, equate to one painful pest. So would you pay to take the sting and the welts away? ABC7 cam...

School board settles with former superintendent

May 16, 2008 12:34 am

Two big decisions came out of the Collier County School Board meeting Thursday evening. One had to do with former superintendent Ray Baker's lawsuit against the board and the other involved a referend...

Walgreens pulling "Triple Cs" from store shelves

May 15, 2008 10:34 pm

It's cheap to buy, easy to get and gets you high quickly - that's how the latest drug of choice among teens is being described by law enforcement. ABC7 first exposed the problem two nights ago. But we...

One of Fort Myers Most Wanted arrested, charged in abduction

May 15, 2008 8:04 pm

Fort Myers police made two major arrests Thursday afternoon and they are both connected to the Fort Myers Five Most Wanted.

Missing puppy home safely

May 15, 2008 5:34 pm

A stolen puppy has been returned home safely after being gone for a month.

Mindy McCready in court

May 15, 2008 4:04 pm

Though no decision was made, there was plenty of drama in court on Thursday for country singer Mindy McCready. The latest legal headache for the North Fort Myers native is a fight for custody of her 1...

Key witness to one murder, pleads to another

May 15, 2008 3:34 pm

The woman who is a key witness in the murder of Gerald Rabon pleaded guilty for her role in a deadly home invasion on Thanksgiving Day 2005 in North Fort Myers.

Deputies: Man exposes himself to teen

May 15, 2008 3:04 pm

Collier County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly exposing himself to a 16-year-old girl.

Local News from Miami Herald via Yahoo! News

Delayed terminal to get an infusion

May 16, 2008 7:17 am

The Miami-Dade Airport and Tourism Committee on Thursday unanimously approved contract increases of $43.5 million for Miami International Airport's North Terminal baggage handling system and $20.8 mil...

Judge puts brakes on woman's lottery suit

May 16, 2008 7:17 am

A Miami-Dade judge on Thursday said the wife of a lottery winner cannot go forward with a lawsuit against her husband until she can provide a legal argument to support her claim for half of his jackpo...

Water limits may be made permanent

May 16, 2008 7:17 am

Water managers on Thursday moved toward permanently imposing the twice-weekly irrigation restrictions on homeowners now in place across South Florida.

FARC report not likely to lead to U.S. sanctions on Venezuela

May 16, 2008 7:17 am

Interpol's confirmation Thursday that incriminating FARC documents are authentic and came from a computer belonging to a FARC rebel leader with links to President Hugo Chávez may not be eno...

Man, mom in custody after scrap with BSO

May 16, 2008 7:11 am

Investigators on Thursday identified the mother who allegedly tried running over a pair of Broward sheriff's deputies who had been trying to pull over her son.

6,000 won't graduate this spring

May 16, 2008 7:10 am

At least 1,977 students in Broward and 4,420 in Miami-Dade won't graduate with the rest of the class of 2008 because they still haven't passed the reading or math sections of the 10th-grade FCAT.

For Your Information

May 16, 2008 7:10 am

The For Your Information column appears in The Miami Herald's Broward section. You'll find classes, clubs, programs for senior citizens and children, and community entertainment events. Items contribu...

Foster mother gets 2nd chance

May 16, 2008 7:10 am

Florida child-welfare administrators must relicense a Miami-area foster home in which a woman was accused of abusing an adopted foster child and then surrendered the child back to the state, an appeal...

Rabid bat bites South Miami-Dade man

May 16, 2008 7:04 am

A Miami-Dade man who thought he was helping an injured bird was actually reaching his hand into a rabid bat's bite zone. The bat nipped through the man's skin, forcing him to undergo a series of shots...

Canes clinch division crown with win

May 16, 2008 3:11 am

Yonder Alonso said this week that University of Miami baseball coach Jim Morris told his players their bats were cooling off because they were ``going through the motions.''

Local News from Florida Today via Yahoo! News

Palm Bay appeals for fire-victim aid

May 16, 2008 6:45 am

A suspect in several small Palm Bay fires remained on suicide watch Thursday at the Brevard County Jail as Palm Bay civic leaders appealed for more help for victims of the major blazes that ravaged Br...

South Brevard blazes nearly out

May 16, 2008 6:45 am

Crews in Malabar and Grant-Valkaria continued to stamp out little fires Thursday as the Florida Division of Forestry said the South Brevard brush fires were 70 percent contained.

Schools let kids discuss fire

May 16, 2008 6:44 am

Students, teachers and administrators at Sunrise Elementary returned to school Thursday after two days off, but the odor of smoke in the air was an eerie reminder of the wildfire that came within yard...

Rain not forecast for days

May 16, 2008 6:44 am

In their battle against area wildfires, Brevard County firefighters have every reason to feel they're also fighting the weather. And there's little relief in sight.

Across Florida, 56 square miles ablaze

May 16, 2008 6:44 am

Wildfires in Central Florida still raged Thursday, but officials said they were gaining on the destructive blazes. "It looks good compared to yesterday," said Gerry LaCavera, spokesman for t...

Cape Canaveral residents sound off on building height

May 15, 2008 3:14 pm

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Residents weighed in on whether to allow taller buildings along State Road A1A, with supporters arguing it would bring in new development and critics warning the change could set a d...

Crist opens hurricane forum

May 15, 2008 10:29 am

Floridians should respond to the upcoming hurricane season just like Malabar and Palm Bay residents reacted to the wildfire menace, Gov. Charlie Crist said.

Malabar fires 70 percent contained

May 15, 2008 5:33 am

9:15 p.m.: Fire crews have contained the Osage and San Filippo fires at 70 percent, according to county fire spokesman Orlando Dominguez. Roughly 9,000 acres have been consumed by the brush fire betwe...

Home reduced to salvage

May 15, 2008 5:30 am

Pat Randolph looked over the blackened ceramic statue of a praying angel Wednesday, salvaged from the smoky heap of what was her parents' home on Corey Road in Malabar.

Together, family saves their house

May 15, 2008 5:29 am

Father and son stood together in the ashes that used to be their front lawn and watched as workers replaced burned out power poles.

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