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Missing woman leaves behind 8-year-old daughter

Mar 16, 2010 3:14 am

Relatives last saw Melanie Parada, 36, Thursday night An 8-year-old girl woke up Friday morning to find her m...

Scott Rothstein helps feds bag suspected Italian mafioso

Mar 16, 2010 2:02 am

Just when disgraced lawyer Scott Rothstein's sordid saga couldn't get any stranger comes this unbelievable plot twist: He worked undercover for the feds and helped them bag a suspected Italian mafia m...

Deli Den, a Hollywood institution, closes

Mar 16, 2010 12:27 am

Owners hope to relocate after dispute with landlord Barack Obama stopped here for a nosh in the closing days ...

Business leaders want aggressive panhandlers off Lauderdale streets

Mar 15, 2010 11:33 pm

Every day in downtown Fort Lauderdale, wherever the crowds are — the drivers, employees, residents or tourists — someone is there with a hand out, begging for money.

Former Broward Sheriff Jenne appeals for state pension

Mar 15, 2010 11:22 pm

Former Broward Sheriff Ken Jenne's lawyer will be in court Tuesday to try to persuade an appeals court to award him a state pension even though he is a convicted felon.

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Mar 15, 2010 4:34 pm

Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat

Red Cross celebrates new home

Mar 16, 2010 5:41 am

A white flag fluttered in the breeze, occasionally flashing the red that made up the cross in its center. Below, the audience smiled as a strong gust unfurled it completely, revealing the full symbol ...

Red Cross celebrates new home

Mar 16, 2010 5:41 am

A white flag fluttered in the breeze, occasionally flashing the red that made up the cross in its center. Below, the audience smiled as a strong gust unfurled it completely, revealing the full symbol ...

Maclay triumphs over Chiles to claim the Brain Bowl title

Mar 16, 2010 5:34 am

For 90 minutes Monday afternoon, the tension between the two competing teams in this year's high school Brain Bowl finals was evident.

Maclay triumphs over Chiles to claim the Brain Bowl title

Mar 16, 2010 5:34 am

For 90 minutes Monday afternoon, the tension between the two competing teams in this year's high school Brain Bowl finals was evident.

Big Bend briefs

Mar 16, 2010 5:15 am

LEON COUNTY

Outage darkens part of complex

Mar 16, 2010 5:14 am

An electric power surge zapped some electrical equipment in a state office building late Monday, briefly blacking out a large part of the downtown state government complex.

Local trailblazer Anita Davis fights for social justice

Mar 16, 2010 5:12 am

"I don't know any other way," responds Anita Davis when asked about her trailblazing commitment to civil rights and social justice. "I grew up attending marches and rallies with my mot...

Biomass plant plans on hold

Mar 16, 2010 5:07 am

The controversial proposed biomass plant in Gretna is on hold.

Boyd opposes student-loan legislation

Mar 16, 2010 5:07 am

WASHINGTON — The House Budget Committee approved legislation Monday aimed at tweaking the Senate version of the health-care overhaul, despite opposition from Democratic Rep. Allen Boyd.

Biomass plant plans on hold

Mar 16, 2010 5:07 am

The controversial proposed biomass plant in Gretna is on hold.

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

Genesis, Hollies, ABBA join Rock Hall of Fame

Mar 16, 2010 4:52 am

English progressive rockers turned 1980s pop stars Genesis and the harmony-driven Hollies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by ABBA, another act that thrived in a second life.

Cavalia is a performance of unbridled joy

Mar 16, 2010 4:18 am

Cavalia is an unusual fusion of horsemanship and the performing arts. The show consists of a series of tableaux that feature horses prancing or galloping while artists perform acrobatics and aerial fe...

Sony, Michael Jackson estate ink $200 million record deal

Mar 16, 2010 3:20 am

LOS ANGELES (AP) The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects ...

Stevens considers retiring from Supreme Court

Mar 16, 2010 2:25 am

WASHINGTON (AP) Justice John Paul Stevens, at 89 the Supreme Court's oldest member, says he will decide in the next month or so whether this term will be his last. Stevens tells The New Yorker magazi...

McCain, Palin to campaign together next week

Mar 16, 2010 2:15 am

John McCain and Sarah Palin are scheduled to campaign together in Arizona next week for the first time since they conceded the presidential election in Phoenix in 2008.

Venezuela signs oil deal with Belarus

Mar 16, 2010 1:41 am

Venezuela plans to sell 80,000 barrels of heavy crude a day to Belarus under agreements aimed at strengthening commercial and energy cooperation between the two countries, President Hugo Chavez said t...

Erin Andrews rebukes stalker after his sentencing

Mar 16, 2010 1:24 am

LOS ANGELES (AP) An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison after giving a tearful apology that was har...

Woman didn't think polite robber was a threat

Mar 16, 2010 1:18 am

The man approached her quietly and politely today, asking for money as she withdrew $80 from the Bank of America automatic teller machine on Lake Carroll Way. Thinking he was drunk, Jayne Alford told...

Beware of fake Census workers, officials say

Mar 16, 2010 12:31 am

U.S. Census Bureau forms are arriving in Bay area mailboxes this week. It's part of the government's once-a-decade head count. Census officials are encouraging residents to take 10 minutes to fill o...

Senate's financial overhaul would grant new powers

Mar 16, 2010 12:07 am

A new Democratic Senate bill to tame the financial markets would give the government new powers to break up firms that threaten the economy, force the industry to pay for its failures and create an in...

Local News from Gainesville Sun via Yahoo! News

UF releases renderings of incubator planned for AGH site

Mar 16, 2010 1:00 am

By Chad Smith Staff writer The University of Florida on Monday released renderings of the incubator it is planning for the former site of Alachua General Hospital on Southwest Second Avenue.

Experts tackle pollution in Newnans Lake, Orange Lake

Mar 15, 2010 10:30 pm

By Fred Hiers Staff writer Scientists continue hashing out ways to best stop phosphorous from seeping into Newnans Lake in Alachua County and Orange Lake in Marion County.

Sheriff's Office issues advisory on door-to-door salespeople

Mar 15, 2010 8:30 pm

By Karen Voyles Staff writer The Alachua County Sheriffs Office issued an advisory Monday afternoon about door-to-door salespeople working in the area.

UF showing off plans for old Shands AGH site

Mar 15, 2010 7:30 pm

By Chad Smith Staff writer The University of Florida today released renderings of the business incubator it is planning for the former site of Shands AGH on Southwest Second Avenue. (Photo courtesy of...

Vacant house burns down in High Springs

Mar 15, 2010 7:30 pm

By Karen Voyles Staff writer A Sunday night fire that destroyed a vacant home in High Springs is under investigation.

Deputies investigate jewelry store break-in

Mar 15, 2010 3:15 pm

By Karen Voyles Staff writer The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent smash-and-grab theft at a Gainesville-area jewelry store.

Weekly road report for March 15

Mar 15, 2010 3:15 pm

Staff report The following road work by the Florida Department of Transportation and the city of Gainesville could impact traffic this week.

Gas prices on the rise again

Mar 15, 2010 3:15 pm

By Karen Voyles Staff writer Gas prices rose again over the past week, topping $3 a gallon in some parts of Florida. At least some analysts are predicting the recent price hikes are unsustainable.

Area agencies have experience using Baker Act

Mar 15, 2010 10:17 am

By Cindy Swirko Staff writer The goal of Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell is to have 100 percent of her staff trained in crisis intervention.

Gators make the big dance

Mar 15, 2010 10:16 am

By Kevin Brockway Staff writer Florida (21-12) will be making its 15th NCAA Tournament appearance in school history and 10th under coach Billy Donovan.

Local News from FOX 30 Jacksonville via Yahoo! News

Parents show their concern about recent events at Palatka High

Mar 16, 2010 5:10 am

PALATKA, Fla. -- Serious problems plague Palatka High School and now administrators are asking for parents help.

Arena brings money and fans to Jacksonville

Mar 16, 2010 4:55 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ten years after the Better Jacksonville Plan was voted on by taxpayers, one of the big projects continues to be a major economic success for our city.

Beach Rape: New Information

Mar 15, 2010 11:40 pm

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- Jacksonville Beach police release more details about the vicious rape of a beachgoer.

Local supermarket robbed: suspect search

Mar 15, 2010 10:25 pm

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. -- The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is investigating the robbery at Winn-Dixie in Palm Coast.

Cool Night

Mar 15, 2010 9:40 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- The First Alert Weather Center is forecasting less wind but midweek showers.

New information: Woman attacked on beach

Mar 15, 2010 8:56 pm

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- Police are warning people to be aware and safe after a woman was attacked in Jacksonville Beach.

Sen. Nelson proposes law to clean up polluted sites

Mar 15, 2010 8:55 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Depleted Superfund trust may get more cash courtesy of new legislation.

Person run over by tractor on farm

Mar 15, 2010 8:41 pm

HASTINGS, Fla. -- A person is being air lifted to Shands Jacksonville after being run over by a tractor on a farm in Hastings.

Car runs through Cresent City restaurant

Mar 15, 2010 8:40 pm

CRESENT CITY, Fla. -- A car destroyed part of a restaurant in the 7000 block of A1A during lunch hours on Monday, when it ran through the side of the...

March Madness coming to Jacksonville

Mar 15, 2010 8:25 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The NCAA's National Championship tournament is coming here to Jacksonville.

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

SLIDESHOW: Fire breaks out at Pasco RV store

Mar 16, 2010 3:11 am

A fire broke out at Harberson RV on U.S. 19 in Holiday Monday night.

Fire breaks out at Pasco RV store

Mar 16, 2010 2:41 am

Multiple agencies responded to the scene.

SeaWorld trainer video won't be released

Mar 16, 2010 12:42 am

A judge granted a temporary injunction to keep the video of the attack of a SeaWorld Orlando trainer from becoming public.

Battle over the budget in Pinellas County

Mar 16, 2010 12:41 am

Pinellas County has to cut $60 million.

New report drills hole in Florida oil drilling debate

Mar 15, 2010 10:57 pm

A new report finds drilling for oil off the Florida coast may not be nearly as profitable as the oil industry says.

Two construction workers shocked in Hillsborough Co.

Mar 15, 2010 10:12 pm

One worker is in critical condition.

Blog: Looking into summer and hurricane season

Mar 15, 2010 9:56 pm

Our weather has been tightly controlled by El Nino in the Pacific since late last year. What will happen next? Klystron 9 Weather gallery Hurricane resources Marine forecast

Police: 'Very polite' man robs two women in Tampa

Mar 15, 2010 9:42 pm

One of the victim's said the suspect called her ma'am and that she wasn't too afraid because the robber was so nice. Watch the story

Ducks to no longer run amuck in Dunedin

Mar 15, 2010 8:12 pm

Duck tales in Dunedin

School for Polk County dropouts could close

Mar 15, 2010 8:11 pm

The Polk County School Board will decide on Tuesday if the Life Skills Center East should close.

Local News from ABC 7 Gulfshore News via Yahoo! News

Marco police warning of suspicious boat activity

Mar 16, 2010 1:55 am

MARCO ISLAND: Police officers are warning residents about suspicious boat activity that has been reported around Marco Island.

Police: East Naples man padlocked girlfriend in a room

Mar 16, 2010 12:55 am

NAPLES: An East Naples man who authorities say kept his girlfriend padlocked inside a room in his trailer was arrested Sunday on charges that he punched her in the face when she went outside to get a ...

Cape residents fight for pothole repairs

Mar 15, 2010 10:25 pm

LEE COUNTY: In the northeast section of Cape Coral many roads are more like dirt roads or gravel roads than a paved road.

Student claims teacher assaulted him

Mar 15, 2010 10:25 pm

COLLIER COUNTY : A Collier County high school student says he was roughed up in the classroom by his teacher. The incident is now under investigation by three agencies.

Collier tourism board: We need more money

Mar 15, 2010 10:25 pm

COLLIER COUNTY: Collier County's 36 miles of coastline is the number one draw for tourists but getting the out-of-towners to Southwest Florida doesn't come cheap and if the county can't afford to adve...

Hacker hits Cape Coral website again

Mar 15, 2010 10:10 pm

CAPE CORAL : For the second time in a month, the city of Cape Coral's website has been hacked. The work of the hacker is hurting more than just the city's image.

Parents too afraid to take children to Bayshore Park

Mar 15, 2010 9:55 pm

CHARLOTTE COUNTY : Parents in Charlotte County are too scared to take their children to a park because they say it's filled with homeless people sleeping and drinking beer.

Judge mulls repairs for homes with Chinese drywall

Mar 15, 2010 8:55 pm

NEW ORLEANS: A federal judge on Monday began considering how a Louisiana home tainted by sulfur-emitting Chinese drywall should be fixed, with plaintiffs calling for a complete overhaul of a home and ...

Woman hit by car outside NCH Wellness Center

Mar 15, 2010 8:10 pm

COLLIER COUNTY: Police say charges are pending against a driver who hit a 75-year-old woman outside Naples Community Hospital.

Fort Myers teen charged with punching firefighter

Mar 15, 2010 7:25 pm

NORTH FORT MYERS : A 19-year-old was arrested Sunday night after he punched a firefighter who was responding to a disturbance call.