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Bipolar teen missing from Sunrise home

Mar 19, 2010 7:17 pm

SUNRISE Police are asking the public for help finding a 16-year-old Sunrise girl who has been missing for more than two months.

Man run over by bus after he tried to stop it, passengers say

Mar 19, 2010 6:27 pm

Man taken to Broward General with serious injuries, city spokesman says A county bus ran over a man who tried...

Tom Jicha: ABC caught paying for Casey Anthony news

Mar 19, 2010 5:12 pm

Does couple have photo of Natalee Holloway's remains?

Mar 19, 2010 1:50 pm

A Lancaster County couple say they may have a picture of the remains of Natalee Holloway, and the FBI has taken their photo to investigate.

Tilikum, SeaWorld trainers redo routines after tragedy

Mar 18, 2010 10:11 pm

Three times a day, just as they always have, SeaWorld Orlando's killer-whale trainers brush Tilikum's teeth. But they no longer stand right next to the animal with a water pick. Instead, trainers have...

Fla. House approves tougher screening for caregivers

Mar 18, 2010 9:31 pm

Employees of Florida's day care centers and nursing homes would face stricter background screenings under a bill passed unanimously by the state House of Representatives on Thursday.

Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat

Boyd to vote for health-care reform

Mar 19, 2010 8:38 pm

Congressman Allen Boyd, a Democrat from Monticello, said this afternoon he will vote in favor of the health-care reform bill this weekend.

Cannon: Expect the House to unveil oil drilling bill

Mar 19, 2010 4:47 pm

Expect the House to unveil an oil drilling bill by the sixth week of session, Speaker-designate and chief proponent Dean Cannon said this morning.

Tallahassee weather: Sunny and calm

Mar 19, 2010 11:48 am

Today will be Sunny, with a high near 73. Winds are calm.

Big Bend briefs

Mar 19, 2010 6:05 am

LEON COUNTY

Senate panel hears about commercial rockets

Mar 19, 2010 6:04 am

WASHINGTON — Current and former NASA officials reminded a Senate panel Thursday that sending people into space is risky and costly and could be a tough goal for commercial rocket companies ...

FAMU's Larry Robinson begins hearings

Mar 19, 2010 6:04 am

WASHINGTON — A research official from Florida A&M University received a warm welcome Thursday from a Senate panel considering his nomination to a high-ranking post in the Commerce Depar...

Elizabeth 'Budd' Bell a trailblazer for disadvantaged

Mar 19, 2010 6:03 am

As a teenager, Elizabeth Lander Bell was nicknamed "Buddha," later shortened to "Budd," when, as a counselor at a camp for disabled children, she provided leadership and guidance t...

Cyclists lobby on Moffitt's behalf: Cure on Wheels group makes 300-mile trip

Mar 19, 2010 6:02 am

Richard and David Spayde aren't avid bicyclists. But that didn't prevent the two brothers from biking with eight others for about 300 miles.

Cyclists lobby on Moffitt's behalf: Cure on Wheels group makes 300-mile trip

Mar 19, 2010 6:02 am

Richard and David Spayde aren't avid bicyclists. But that didn't prevent the two brothers from biking with eight others for about 300 miles.

Charter committee strikes compromise on environmental standards

Mar 19, 2010 6:01 am

Leon County's charter-review committee backed away from a proposal to allow county environmental ordinances to prevail over city ordinances in all instances.

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

Army-Navy Surplus Market a survivor in modern Tampa

Mar 19, 2010 7:38 pm

In the heart of what was once a vibrant retail area of downtown Tampa, one large store - the Army-Navy Surplus Market of Tampa - has survived for decades selling an assortment of items ranging from un...

Walmart isn't cheapest on all foods, just total basket

Mar 19, 2010 6:33 pm

During the six months we've been doing our Market Basket survey of 30 grocery items, Walmart has been as advertised most weeks the low-price leader. So it might surprise you that Walmart is not the c...

Nursery owners hoping for a business rebound in spring

Mar 19, 2010 6:31 pm

The cold temperatures that stabbed Florida in January may be double edged for plant nurseries and tree farms. While the record-breaking January freeze killed or damaged much of their stock, it hit the...

Brandon Hepatitis C outbreak traced to employee mistakes

Mar 19, 2010 6:19 pm

The area's first known group outbreak of hepatitis C was isolated to mistakes made by an employee at a Brandon holistic medical clinic, public health officials say.

Lowry Park Zoo given 1 year to make improvements

Mar 19, 2010 5:45 pm

Lowry Park Zoo has one year to bring an aging veterinary clinic, manatee hospital and boardwalk up to current industry standards, according to an evaluation by an agency that oversees the nation's zoo...

Troopers cite 6,550 drivers not wearing seat belts over 2 weeks

Mar 19, 2010 5:37 pm

Troopers issued 633 citations in a seven-county area including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk.

Obama, Democrats push hard ahead of vote on health care

Mar 19, 2010 5:25 pm

President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders lobbied intensely for historic health care legislation today, gaining momentum and another precious "yes" 48 hours ahead of a climactic vote.

NYU students pick community service over beach, beers

Mar 19, 2010 4:49 pm

Liane Nayber pulled a chair up to the desk and huddled with her fourth-grade science partners over rocks and a magnifying glass. The New York University senior took turns with 9-year-old Asia Clark a...

Dutch fuming at retired U.S. general's gays comment

Mar 19, 2010 4:48 pm

The Dutch prime minister Friday denounced as "irresponsible" a claim by a retired U.S. general that gay Dutch soldiers were partly to blame for allowing Europe's worst massacre since World W...

Florida Senate panel OKs tags with corporate logos

Mar 19, 2010 4:39 pm

A Florida Senate panel has approved bills that would cut annual license plate fees by $6 and give motorists a chance to save more through tags emblazoned with corporate logos.

Local News from Gainesville Sun via Yahoo! News

Committee approves $7B budget for higher education

Mar 19, 2010 6:04 pm

By Ron Word Capitol correspondent A $7 billion budget for the state's colleges and universities, which includes tougher standards for Bright Futures scholarships in coming years, was approved Friday b...

Could school bus ads save school budgets?

Mar 19, 2010 4:04 pm

The Associated Press School districts have imposed all sorts of drastic cuts to save money during the down economy, canceling field trips and making parents pay for everything from tissues to sports t...

Lake Butler woman charged with child neglect

Mar 19, 2010 1:34 pm

By Karen Voyles Staff writer A Lake Butler woman was charged with child neglect for allegedly leaving her 5-year-old daughter asleep in a car in 45 degree weather in the Villa Ravine apartment complex...

Possum Creek Park closing for renovations

Mar 19, 2010 12:04 pm

By Karen Voyles Staff writer Possum Creek Park will be temporarily closed to the public beginning on Monday.

AROUND THE REGION - March 19

Mar 19, 2010 10:35 am

Lake City man sought in pair of 2009 shootings The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man suspected of shooting three people at the American Legion Hall last year, reported Sgt. Ed Se...

Students glimpse medical futures

Mar 19, 2010 10:07 am

By Diane Chun Staff writer On Thursday, the 31-year-old Army veteran got his latest marching orders, along with 125 other members of the medical school's senior class. Taylor will be heading to the Un...

City rejects raises for its top officials

Mar 19, 2010 10:07 am

By Chad Smith Staff writer Wanting to send the message that City Hall, too, feels the pain of the recession, the City Commission voted Thursday night to deny the city's top brass any bump in pay.

Police: Man tried to hide crack in squad car

Mar 19, 2010 10:06 am

By Karen Voyles Staff writer Gainesville police said a man they picked up on accusations of carrying a concealed gun wound up being charged with drug offenses after he allegedly tried to hide crack co...

UF med school grads to give primary care a crucial boost

Mar 19, 2010 10:06 am

By Diane Chun Staff writer Match Day might have brought good news for communities seeking primary-care physicians, including Alachua County, where an estimated 17 more full-time primary-care providers...

Children craft $100 bills to send to Congress

Mar 19, 2010 10:06 am

By Harriet Daniels Staff writer The goal is to collect artwork from more than 3 million students around the country for an exchange of 3 million federal dollars to treat soil in New Orleans that was c...

Local News from FOX 30 Jacksonville via Yahoo! News

The Roar holds final auditions

Mar 19, 2010 5:25 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. -- Final auditions for The ROAR, the Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 Cheerleaders, will take place on Saturday, March 20th.

Woman to appeal $9M judgment in NC affair case

Mar 19, 2010 2:55 pm

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - A New York woman ordered to pay $9 million to her lover's wife in North Carolina says she plans to appeal the judgment.

New information: Standoff near Clay High School ends

Mar 19, 2010 11:55 am

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- Students are being allowed to return to Clay High School, now that a SWAT standoff in front of the school has ended.

SWAT Standoff near Clay High School

Mar 19, 2010 11:25 am

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. Right now, Clay High School is closed due to a SWAT team standoff directly across from the school. Students are being taken down the street to...

Parents crowd another school budget meeting

Mar 19, 2010 4:55 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County school district hosted another school budget meeting with parents and students to voice their concerns about the budget deficit.

March Madness Surprise

Mar 19, 2010 4:25 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Duke fan fighting cancer gets to visit with his hero.

Restaurant Report: Sushi Rock

Mar 19, 2010 12:40 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This week's Restaurant Report takes us to Sushi Rock on the 1900 block of San Marco Blvd.

Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Apologizes

Mar 18, 2010 11:40 pm

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Beach Police chief is apologizing for making a mistake.

Attorney: Watkins was trying to help Somer's investigation

Mar 18, 2010 11:26 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Charles Watkins' attorney said Watkins' downloaded child pornography to try and help find Somer Thompson's killer.

A mother's tears brings message home

Mar 18, 2010 11:25 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Miranda Zant's mother uses her story to encourage teens not to drink and drive.

Local News from ABC 7 Gulfshore News via Yahoo! News

Cape city vehicle vandalized

Mar 19, 2010 7:59 pm

LEE COUNTY: A Cape Coral employee says a work vehicle was damaged while parked outside SE 10th Place as crews were working.

Hot tub, AC equipment stolen from Cape home

Mar 19, 2010 7:29 pm

CAPE CORAL: Police are searching for a suspect who stole a hot tub, pool equipment and an AC handler from a newly purchased home.

Fugitive Friday

Mar 19, 2010 5:29 pm

The Lee County Sheriff's office could use your tips to help find these fugitives this Friday. Katie Gammack Clark Wanted in Collier County on multiple charges stemming from a forgery arrest, and deali...

Featured Events: Things 2 Do

Mar 19, 2010 4:14 pm

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Naples police activity report

Mar 19, 2010 1:59 pm

Below is a rundown of the latest activity from the Naples Police Department. 10-00622; Auto Burglary; 1100 block 6th St. S; A victim reported that someone entered her unlocked vehicle sometime between...

Chinese drywall a fire hazard?

Mar 19, 2010 10:29 am

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Congressional members are asking the top U.S. fire official to declare defective Chinese drywall a fire hazard.

Record breaking high wire act planned today in Ft. Myers

Mar 19, 2010 10:15 am

FORT MYERS: Circus Sarasota is in town this week and there is plenty going on under the big top, including a performance by world record setter Nik Wallenda.

Naples hiring summer workers

Mar 19, 2010 10:14 am

NAPLES: Friday is the last day to apply for a summer job with the City of Naples.

Warmer weather on the way

Mar 19, 2010 9:44 am

A.M. Update : After a cool start to your Friday morning, a warm up is on the way.

Business owners want city to ease up on sign restrictions

Mar 18, 2010 10:45 pm

PUNTA GORDA: Many local businesses struggling to survive now have another yet hurdle to overcome. They want to put up signs to attract new customers, but the City of Punta Gorda says not so fast.

Local News from Florida Today via Yahoo! News

Stargazing: Equinox powerful cosmic force

Mar 19, 2010 11:49 am

Doomsayers are warning of dire consequences from a cosmic alignment which should occur in 2012 when the ecliptic lines up with the galactic equator. Yet, an even more powerful force will grip the Eart...

Cocoa Beach ponders pulling plug on FPL

Mar 19, 2010 11:04 am

Cocoa Beach will consider pulling the plug on its long-term contract with Florida Power & Light Co. and set up its own municipal electric utility.

Brevard's bad news: $42.3 million

Mar 19, 2010 11:04 am

VIERA Picture Brevard County's dwindling governmental funding as a roller coaster train, poised to rocket down a steep hill with spooky-looking mists obscuring the bottom.

Brevard fair promises fun for all

Mar 19, 2010 5:20 am

MELBOURNE As Brevard County Fair president Frank Sullivan and his team were planning this year's 11-day event, which opened Thursday, they knew they would have to keep it affordable to attract cost-c...

Tempers flare at Palm Bay-firefighters talk

Mar 19, 2010 5:20 am

PALM BAY Tensions between Mayor John Mazziotti and the president of the Palm Bay firefighters union erupted Thursday night as the city council discussed changes to a pension board.

Big St. Johns River cleanup on Saturday

Mar 19, 2010 5:19 am

Along the St. Johns River, litter cleanups always seem to deliver a few surprises. During a Feb. 27 cleanup at Sarno Lakes, volunteers found snakes under mattresses, a propane tank with a beehive insi...

Kids get lesson in water safety

Mar 19, 2010 5:19 am

MERRITT ISLAND With their little right hands raised in the air, 55 Audubon Elementary kindergartners took a pledge Thursday to practice water safety.

Housing authorities see merger as money-saver

Mar 19, 2010 5:19 am

MERRITT ISLAND Melbourne and Brevard County Housing authorities plan to merge into one entity to save money and streamline resources.

Loud boom prompts school lockdown

Mar 18, 2010 9:04 pm

A central Brevard elementary school campus was briefly placed on lockdown Thursday as sheriffs deputies searched the surrounding neighborhoods after reports of possible gunfire.

Brevard schools seek magnet school funds

Mar 18, 2010 11:34 am

Brevard Public Schools is applying for federal magnet funding to create academic programs -- from eco-science to immersion in languages such as Mandarin and Arabic -- that might entice white students ...