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Congress sends historic health-care bill to Obama to sign

Mar 22, 2010 4:40 am

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation Sunday night extending health care to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and cracking down on insuranc...

Tiger Woods interview: ‘It was hard to believe it was me.’

Mar 22, 2010 1:49 am

Tiger Woods interviews with ESPN and Golf Channel show remorseful golfer who remains guarded about details Ti...

Boca firefighter charged with cyberstalking ex-girlfriend

Mar 21, 2010 10:36 pm

A Boca Raton firefighter, arrested two years ago on domestic battery charges, has been charged with cyberstalking and charges related to dating violence, according to Palm Beach County booking rec...

Earthquakes haven't increased, we're just more aware of them

Mar 21, 2010 9:22 pm

It feels like an outbreak of earthquakes.

Former Mutual Benefits lobbyist now aiding Madoff victims

Mar 21, 2010 9:17 pm

Russ Klenet hired to press Congress to help investors Russ Klenet has switched sides in America's growing inv...

GM's South Korean unit recalls nearly 60,000 vehicles

Mar 21, 2010 11:27 am

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 automobiles in South Korea due to potential problems with steering wheels, fuel hoses and seats, the company's local unit ...

Secret Service helped crack Porsche hit-and-run, records show

Mar 20, 2010 10:01 pm

Case is latest to use suspects’ cellphone records To crack the case of the speeding Porsche that le...

The day without meat: Vegetarians promote initiative

Mar 19, 2010 10:45 pm

Annual ‘Great American Meatout’ comes to South Florida for first time Sunday Don't have a...

Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat

FAMU golfers finish in third place at Spring Invitational

Mar 22, 2010 5:40 am

The Florida A&M golf team hosted their annual Spring invitational golf tournament, on Saturday and Sunday at the Killearn Golf and Country Club.

House approves health bill

Mar 22, 2010 5:35 am

On a 219-212 vote, the House cleared to President Barack Obama legislation that promises to insure 32 million Americans, including an estimated 67,000 in Boyd's Panhandle district.

House approves health bill

Mar 22, 2010 5:35 am

On a 219-212 vote, the House cleared to President Barack Obama legislation that promises to insure 32 million Americans, including an estimated 67,000 in Boyd's Panhandle district.

Rep. Meek nears goal to make ballot spot

Mar 22, 2010 5:09 am

U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek is in the home stretch of what he hopes will be a history-making signature drive for a ballot spot in Florida's hot U.S. Senate race next summer.

City promotes Smart Grid

Mar 22, 2010 5:05 am

The city of Tallahassee is in the final stretch for a major launch of new Smart Grid Technology that's designed to help people use and monitor their utilities better.

FSU faculty recognized for writing

Mar 22, 2010 4:58 am

Several driven and passionate authors on faculty at Florida State University will be recognized Monday for their hard work and scholarship.

Jewish festival takes off at Temple Israel

Mar 22, 2010 4:58 am

On the small table in front of Al Sulkes sat a plate of food and a cup of wine.

Activist Kathy Archibald blazes trail for area women

Mar 22, 2010 4:57 am

Kathy Archibald is a citizen activist. Throughout her more than 35 years in Tallahassee, she has paved the way for women in business ownership, neighborhood-development issues, growth management and t...

Doctors to be honored for work

Mar 22, 2010 4:57 am

Capital Medical Society will be honoring two local physicians Thursday during its ninth annual Celebration Awards dinner. The event will award Dr. Whit Oliver with the I.B Harrison MD Humanitarian Awa...

Mayoral candidate launches city-spending Web site

Mar 22, 2010 4:57 am

Steve Stewart, candidate for Tallahassee mayor, has launched a new Web site that gives residents the ability to pore over city spending and other financial information.

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

'I tried to stop and I couldn't stop,' Woods says

Mar 22, 2010 2:59 am

Tiger Woods acknowledged "living a lie," saying he alone was responsible for the sex scandal that caused his shocking downfall from global sporting icon to late-night TV punchline.

Crist hopes to repeal health care legislation

Mar 22, 2010 2:29 am

The three main reasons Gov. Charlie Crist opposes the healthcare reform bill is that it raises taxes, raises premiums and cuts significantly into Medicare, he said.

Crist hails Gasparilla film festival at closing

Mar 22, 2010 2:00 am

Gov. Charlie Crist came to town to recognize and celebrate the Gasparilla International Film Festival, which held its closing ceremony tonight.

Accomplished artist lends brush to single mother's home

Mar 22, 2010 12:51 am

The original works of artist Jason Hulfish carry a high-end price tag for most clients. Last week, though, he pitched in painting custom murals as part of a charity home remodeling job in Seffner.

PETA targets Tyson's show about pigeon racing

Mar 22, 2010 12:29 am

An animal welfare group wants New York City prosecutors to investigate boxing great Mike Tyson's upcoming reality television show about pigeon racing.

Furyk hangs on to win Transitions Championship

Mar 21, 2010 11:58 pm

Jim Furyk cracked up the gallery following him Sunday when he told fans to back up before his second shot on the 18th hole. He wasn't kidding.

Charities remodel homes for single mothers

Mar 21, 2010 11:36 pm

The Brandon Community Foundation and the Shelton Quarles Foundation remodels homes for two single mothers in Brandon and Seffner.

Netanyahu to meet with Obama amid east Jerusalem crisis

Mar 21, 2010 11:24 pm

Israel will not restrict construction in east Jerusalem, Israel's prime minister said today hours before he left for Washington, despite a clear U.S. demand that building there must stop and a crisis ...

Immigration rally draws commitment from Obama

Mar 21, 2010 11:07 pm

Frustrated with the pace of action to overhaul the country's immigration system, tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on the nation's capital today, waving American flags and holding homemade ...

More snow falls on Oklahoma, southern Plains

Mar 21, 2010 10:41 pm

More snow fell today as part of a powerful storm blowing through Oklahoma and the southern Plains on the first weekend of spring.

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Tiger Woods interviews

Mar 22, 2010 3:55 am

Tiger Woods is admitting he's nervous about how he'll be received when he returns to golf next month at the Masters.

Windy, cool start to the work week

Mar 22, 2010 1:10 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- Unseasonably cool Monday followed by a warming trend.

Murdered teen's family wants answers

Mar 21, 2010 11:10 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Police are looking for two men they say shot and killed 16-year-old Tiphne Hollis.

Gators win NCAA swimming championship

Mar 21, 2010 1:41 pm

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Florida won its first women's swimming and diving NCAA championship since 1982, holding off Stanford by 2 points in the second-closest finish in the history...

Two JSO officers shot

Mar 21, 2010 6:25 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office have been shot on the northside at 6th and Wilcox.

JU Comes Up Short In NIT Second Round

Mar 21, 2010 12:10 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Dolphins bid for a second straight NIT upset came up short Saturday in a 69-64 loss to Texas Tech.

A Legacy Worth Fighting For

Mar 20, 2010 11:40 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Fire station five is one of the oldest buildings and one group wants to keep it that way.

UPDATE: Coast Guard scales back boater search

Mar 20, 2010 9:10 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- The Coast Guard has scaled back its search for the a possible missing boater off Mayport. Nothing has been found.

2 planes collide near Gainesville

Mar 20, 2010 8:55 pm

WILLISTON, Fla. (AP) Two small planes have collided over Willison.

Firefighters rescue man from burning room

Mar 20, 2010 8:10 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- A man had to be airlifted to Shands and another pulled out of a burning bedroom when a St. Johns County mobile home caught fire.

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House passes health bill

Mar 22, 2010 2:51 am

The House of Representatives passed the health care reform bill with a 219 - 212 vote. Democrats 'feel good' about the bill Compromise bill text (.pdf) Section-by-section analysis Obama's executive or...

Deadline looms for historic health bill vote

Mar 22, 2010 1:51 am

The House has now opened general debate. Democrats and Republicans will have an hour each to make their case. Democrats 'feel good' about the bill Compromise bill text (.pdf) Section-by-section analys...

Pinellas County transit summit set for Monday

Mar 22, 2010 1:51 am

County leaders say it's high time to figure out how to solve traffic congestion problems, but first they want to hear from the people who experience it the most -- the residents.

BHSN: ESPN to air Woods interview Sunday

Mar 22, 2010 12:36 am

Person familiar with situation says ESPN will air Tiger Woods interview on Sunday night

Update: House moves into debate for health bill

Mar 21, 2010 11:07 pm

The House has now opened general debate. Both Republicans and Democrats will have one hour each to make their case. Watch the story Compromise bill text (.pdf) Section-by-section analysis Congressiona...

Digital business ads become hot issue in Pinellas

Mar 21, 2010 10:51 pm

Residents say the signs are too flashy and distracting for drivers. But business owners say the digital signs are a boon for their bottom line.

Wild roosters run amok in Clearwater, no sleep for man

Mar 21, 2010 10:21 pm

The roosters can be heard througout the neighborhood. They run wild in the area, and it's a problem resident Ernest Maffei wants to get rid of.

Teachers picket Senate bill to send message to Crist

Mar 21, 2010 9:51 pm

Not even Sunday's bad weather could stop more than a hundred teachers from Hernando and other counties to make their voices heard.

Update: Democrats 'feel good' about health bill

Mar 21, 2010 9:36 pm

Democrats have the 216 votes needed to pass health care reform when it comes to the floor for a vote. House Majority Whip James Clyburn said, "We're feeling good, with room to spare." Watch ...

Update: Democrats 'feel good' about passing health bill

Mar 21, 2010 9:21 pm

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says Democrats will have the 216 votes needed to pass health care reform when it comes to the floor for a vote. Compromise bill text (.pdf) Section-by-section analysi...

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The yeas have it in health care vote

Mar 22, 2010 5:12 am

WASHINGTON Summoned to success by President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation Sunday night extending health care to tens of millions of uninsured American...

At 108, she savors achievement

Mar 22, 2010 5:12 am

MELBOURNE Annie Mae Davis doesn't talk much these days. Then again, she doesn't need to say much after reaching her goal of having a long life.

At 106, she still feels 'the same'

Mar 22, 2010 5:11 am

COCOA Antonia Glenzel's face lit up as friend after friend showed up for her recent 106th birthday party.

Brevardian to be one of few supercentenarians

Mar 22, 2010 5:11 am

TITUSVILLE Albert Plummer doesn't get too excited about his birthday. Then again, he has been blowing out candles for more than a century.

Beware of census-type scams

Mar 22, 2010 5:10 am

Brevard County Complete Count Committee renewed its scam warning after hearing from a west Cocoa woman who said she completed the 2010 Census over the phone weeks ago.

House passes health bill

Mar 21, 2010 5:40 am

WASHINGTON Summoned to success by President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation tonight extending health care to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and...

Animal refuge proposes move to 17-acre big-cat sanctuary near N. Brevard border

Mar 21, 2010 5:11 am

Lounging on his furry stomach, the 500-pound tiger yawned a few times in the sunshine, then sprawled out and rubbed his orange head back and forth against the wood chips on his enclosure floor.

Making a joyful noise at Praise Fest in Cocoa

Mar 21, 2010 5:10 am

COCOA Cathy Greene and her family made a day of the fourth annual Spring Praise Fest on Saturday. And what a glorious spring day it was.

Project Hunger seeks $200K

Mar 21, 2010 5:10 am

Letters are going out this week from some of Brevard County's most influential citizens asking for help battling hunger during these lean times.

Lobbyists fighting for space funding

Mar 21, 2010 5:10 am

A contingent from Brevard County, along with representatives of six other states with major space-related facilities, will meet in Washington later this week on a lobbying mission.