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Broward School Board carving out budget with cuts, layoffs

Jul 30, 2010 5:23 am

The Broward School Board is working on $3.5 billion budget, that would include layoffs and cuts – but no eliminations – to art, music, PE, library programs and more.

Sunrise may raise tax rate to close $8 million budget gap

Jul 30, 2010 3:57 am

An earlier promise by city commissioners to avoid a tax hike in tough times went out the window Thursday during a special commission meeting.

Is old Wilton Manors City Hall really haunted?

Jul 30, 2010 12:01 am

The answer may be in the rubble as the city demolishes the 'haunted' building Progress is one thing, and the ...

Polo magnate's records made available for planned civil suit

Jul 29, 2010 11:27 pm

The parents of the 23-year-old man killed in a crash with polo mogul John Goodman can ask for his medical records from the night of the crash and can ask for punitive damages against the polo club fou...

American Heritage debt may mean loss of college scholarship for star athlete

Jul 29, 2010 11:07 pm

He still owes the private school more than 200 hours for his scholarship. Unless his family comes up with abo...

Federal official: S. Florida oil spill threat almost over

Jul 29, 2010 10:47 pm

Retired admiral in charge of cleanup says Tropical Storm Bonnie and other events have virtually ended threat to South Florida ...

News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV

Heat Advisory Continues

Jul 30, 2010 7:47 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Areas north of I-10 and in southeast Georgia remain under a heat advisory through 6 p.m. tonight. As temperatures soar into the upper 90s and low 100s, the feels like temperature ...

Jacksonville Pain Clinics Raided by FBI, DEA

Jul 30, 2010 6:55 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two pain management clinics in town have been raided by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Neighbors: Bad Memories of 'Pill Mill' Linger

Jul 30, 2010 6:53 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- On Thursday morning, two pain pill clinics were raided by federal agents and local police. One of the clinics transferred from a location on Cassat Avenue, where neighbors said ...

Missing Man Found in St. Johns County

Jul 30, 2010 6:27 am

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla -- A man who walked away from the home of a relative has been found safe early Friday morning.

Mayport Ferry Out Of Service Friday Morning

Jul 30, 2010 2:29 am

"Beyond the Cooler" -- Link to Free Boat Safety Check

Jul 30, 2010 1:15 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL L-- It's free. So why not have the Coast Guard check your boat?

Deputies Help a Law Enforcement Couple After a House Fire

Jul 29, 2010 10:04 pm

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. --Friends came to help Diane Ham and her husband, David, after fire and smoke swept through their home.

Wildfire Near Intersection of Hodges and JTB

Jul 29, 2010 9:05 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A 35-acre (approximate) wildfire is currently burning on the Hodges property located 1.5 miles south of the intersection of Hodges and JTB.

Volunteers Pick up Cigarette Butts Downtown

Jul 29, 2010 8:30 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A cleanup effort targeting the most littered item in the world has netted more than 10,000 cigarette butts.

Tea Party Gatherings across the First Coast Today

Jul 29, 2010 6:02 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Residents across the First Coast will be gathering today in support of Arizona's immigration law.

Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat

Ready, set, STOP: Red-light camera fines go into effect this weekend

Jul 30, 2010 5:17 am

Starting midnight Sunday, no more automatic warnings will be given to red-light runners at two of Tallahassee's busiest intersections. Residents will have 30 days from when a notice of violation is ma...

Prosecutor Robin Lotane to be honored

Jul 30, 2010 5:14 am

The popular Red Cross Hurricane Run is getting a new name.

League of Women Voters offers candidate guide

Jul 30, 2010 5:10 am

The League of Women Voters of Tallahassee held a news conference Thursday to announce an online voters' guide for the upcoming elections.

Ken Armstrong a candidate for TCC president

Jul 30, 2010 5:09 am

He's had 20 years' experience as a college administrator. But that's not how Big Bend residents know Ken Armstrong, president of the United Way of the Big Bend.

Ken Armstrong a candidate for TCC president

Jul 30, 2010 5:09 am

He's had 20 years' experience as a college administrator. But that's not how Big Bend residents know Ken Armstrong, president of the United Way of the Big Bend.

Education chief discusses FCAT review

Jul 30, 2010 5:08 am

Education Commissioner Eric Smith met with a group of school officials on Thursday to discuss the ongoing FCAT review.

Education chief discusses FCAT review

Jul 30, 2010 5:08 am

Education Commissioner Eric Smith met with a group of school officials on Thursday to discuss the ongoing FCAT review.

Eagle Scout finishes cemetery project

Jul 30, 2010 5:07 am

Benches and gardens, typical Eagle Scout projects, are nice. But when Dylan Spann went looking for his Eagle Scout project, he wanted something more substantial that "I could learn from and other...

Audit: Gadsden County sheriff approved loans with department's money

Jul 30, 2010 5:05 am

Several "significant deficiencies" were reported in an audit of the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office, including loaning money to employees in the amount of $2,500 and $1,500.

Cafe Cabernet breaks out Wine for Dimes with ladies in mind

Jul 30, 2010 5:05 am

Jay Burleson, co-owner of Cafe Cabernet, wants to expose more of Tallahassee to the fruitful world of wine — while keeping the ladies in mind. That's how he came up with Wine for Dimes.

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

DeGeneres out, J. Lo in as 'American Idol' judge, sources say

Jul 30, 2010 4:11 am

Ellen DeGeneres is leaving "American Idol" after one season as a judge for the hit Fox TV singing contest.

Man charged with robbing woman at ATM

Jul 30, 2010 4:00 am

A man accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint July 24 in front of a Lake Placid ATM was arrested Wednesday in Broward County

Local doctor recognized for service in Afghanistan

Jul 30, 2010 4:00 am

An area doctor received a high honor from the military recently in recognition of his service with the medical support team while in Afghanistan in 2003.

Enter TBO.com's Summer Fun Photo and Video Contest

Jul 30, 2010 4:00 am

When you think of summer, what image comes to mind? Whatever it is, we want you to share your favorite summer memories with us - in pictures and video.

Pentagon: Leak investigation may go beyond military

Jul 30, 2010 3:13 am

A criminal investigation into the leak of tens of thousands of secret Afghanistan war logs could go beyond the military, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said today, and he did not rule out that WikiLea...

House rejects bill to aid sick 9/11 responders

Jul 30, 2010 3:10 am

A bill that would have provided up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust fell short in the House on Thursday, raising the possibility that the bulk of compensation for t...

Sansom attorneys want prosecutor removed from case

Jul 30, 2010 2:56 am

The state attorney who won a grand jury indictment leading to the ouster of former House Speaker Ray Sansom defended himself Thursday against charges that he illegally released grand jury testimony an...

Fisherman drowns near Holmes Beach, officials say

Jul 30, 2010 2:32 am

Authorities are investigating the drowning of a fisherman Thursday afternoon.

False alarm: Google search still working in China

Jul 30, 2010 1:53 am

Google Inc. triggered a false alarm Thursday by posting a notice that its search engine and several other services had been cut off from mainland China a key market where the company has been locked ...

Sheriff launches crackdown as Arizona appeals immigration law ruling

Jul 30, 2010 1:43 am

The showdown over Arizona's immigration law played out in court and on Phoenix's sun-splashed streets on Thursday, as the state sought to reinstate key parts of the measure and angry protesters chante...

Local News from FOX 30 Jacksonville via Yahoo! News

71-year-old missing man found

Jul 30, 2010 7:54 am

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- A 71-year old St. Johns County man, who was reported missing Thursday, was located shortly before 2:00 a.m. this morning.

71-year-old man missing

Jul 30, 2010 2:54 am

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- A 71-year-old man is missing from his St. Johns County home.

Twitter and your mood

Jul 30, 2010 2:09 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- New study claims twitter tweets can determine what day of the week and hour of the day people are in the best moods.

Local kids catch the wave of life

Jul 30, 2010 1:09 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Dozens of local children are getting the chance to leave the inner city and get to the beach.

Jags Report to Camp

Jul 30, 2010 12:24 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars reported to Everbank Field Thursday afternoon for the start of training camp.

Amber Alert cancelled for missing girl

Jul 30, 2010 12:09 am

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. -- An Amber Alert has been cancelled for six-year-old Karmen Barfield.

Memorial Hospital seeing a rise in heat-related illnesses

Jul 29, 2010 11:39 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- High temps add up to high numbers of heat-related illnesses.

Federal authorities raid pain clinics

Jul 29, 2010 11:39 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Dozens of FBI and DEA agents along with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office raided two pain clinics on Thursday morning.

Florida issues Amber Alert

Jul 29, 2010 8:24 pm

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. -- An Amber Alert has been issued for six-year-old Karmen Barfield. She was last seen in Wildwood, Florida. She may be traveling with Chance Barfield in a...

Heat wave through Friday

Jul 29, 2010 8:24 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- Heat indices 110 and higher plus scattered strong storms.

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

Tampa house fire caused by lightning strike

Jul 30, 2010 3:42 am

The Hillsborough County Fire Department has reported a house fire in Tampa that was caused by a lightning strike.

Crist asks for additional $43 million

Jul 30, 2010 2:12 am

Governor Charlie Crist announced that BP will provide $7 million to the Northwest Florida Travel Council for tourism marketing and advertising on Thursday.

Clearwater condos now offered at 50 percent discounts

Jul 30, 2010 2:08 am

Clearwater's so-called Ghost Tower is coming back to life thanks to deep discounts.

Former USF worker files discrimination lawsuit

Jul 30, 2010 12:27 am

A woman who used to work for the University of South Florida is filing a discrimination lawsuit after she was fired from the school on Thursday.

PricewaterhouseCoopers cuts 500 jobs in Tampa

Jul 29, 2010 11:57 pm

PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced that the company will be cutting 500 jobs.

Missing man found off Anna Maria Island

Jul 29, 2010 10:42 pm

Florida Fish and Wildlife officers have found have the body of a man that was reported missing off of Anna Maria Island.

Pinellas County residents should test private water wells for arsenic

Jul 29, 2010 10:27 pm

Pinellas County is urging residents who have private drinking water wells to have them tested for arsenic.

Well arsenic

Jul 29, 2010 9:57 pm

Pinellas County is urging residents who have private drinking water wells to have them tested for arsenic if they live in Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, and Palm Harbor areas.

Missing Wildwood girl, 6, found safe

Jul 29, 2010 9:42 pm

A Florida Amber Alert was issued for Karmen Barfield Thursday afternoon. She was found safe in Orange City.

No break from the hotter than normal temps for next couple days

Jul 29, 2010 9:27 pm

Bay News 9's chief meteorologist Mike Clay said the weather will be hotter than normal, at least for the next couple of days.

Local News from Miami Herald via Yahoo! News

`Jesus' saves a storekeeper from a robber

Jul 30, 2010 4:52 am

Nayara Goncalves already experienced one of the ``biggest moments'' of her life: becoming a Christian. The second came last Friday, when the 20-year-old cellphone store manager put her good works to g...

Miami Dolphins' key offensive players have lofty goals as training camp arrives

Jul 29, 2010 7:02 pm

As Dolphins training camp commences, Ronnie Brown, Brandon Marshall and Chad Henne will look to take the next step in their pro careers.

Miami Commission approves skyscraper-size billboards

Jul 29, 2010 6:20 pm

Miami commissioners passed one of the most controversial zoning issues in years Thursday, when they voted to allow developer Mark Siffin to erect a pair of electronic signs almost 500 feet high that w...

Hugo Chvez putting Colombia `peace' on the table

Jul 29, 2010 3:35 am

Over the last week, Venezuelan President Hugo Chvez has broken diplomatic ties with Colombia, warned his nation to prepare for an invasion and threatened to stop crucial oil exports to the United Stat...

Big rush for lobsters during miniseason -- but few reach catch limit

Jul 29, 2010 2:29 am

Calm seas and sunny skies may have spurred a heavy turnout for Wednesday's opener of the two-day statewide lobster recreational miniseason in South Florida. But the balmy weather apparently did nothin...

Ex-Florida GOP chief Jim Greer in jail: confused, defiant

Jul 29, 2010 2:17 am

On the day Jim Greer was jailed for alleged fraud, the former Republican Party of Florida chairman found himself in a strange world as he scrambled to find a bail bondsmen, his lawyer, a suit for his ...

Law enforcement out in force for Florida's lobster miniseason

Jul 28, 2010 11:37 am

Lobster hunters diving for dinner will have plenty of company on South Florida waters during the two-day miniseason Wednesday and Thursday -- hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement offic...

South Florida's sidewalk debate: To pave or not?

Jul 28, 2010 3:12 am

If Ann McMaster wanted to stroll the two blocks from the Pinecrest Community Center to her home on Southwest 60th Avenue, she would first take the sidewalk. But as soon as she'd turn the corner to 60t...

Will president take a swim during visit to Gulf Coast?

Jul 28, 2010 3:07 am

When the first lady visited Florida's Gulf Coast, she got her feet wet. Will the president dive in? Much may ride on President Barack Obama 's fondness for beaches and body surfing as he readies for n...

Mystery presidential candidates bring buzz to Haiti

Jul 28, 2010 2:59 am

The filing deadline for Haiti's presidential elections isn't until Aug. 7, but many of the potential contenders are playing coy about their plans and speculation about who will run is rampant.