Florida's black voters could hold key to year's elections

Will Obama-inspired voters return to polls this year? Florida's statewide elections this year could hinge on how many black voters, drawn to the polls for the first time by Barack Obama's 2008 presidential candidacy, remain engaged in politics and how many stay home.

Florida State's Trail of Spears: Seminoles Look To Upset Oklahoma Sooners

TAMPA—It's been almost ten years since FSU and Oklahoma squared off in the 2001 Orange Bowl in Miami. What will arguably be remembered as one of the most lackluster BCS Championships, Florida State came in as heavy favorites in a much contested season where Florida State lost to 11-1 Miami, yet still managed to play for a National Title. Florida State entered the contest as heavy favorites ...

Florida State's Trail of Spears: Seminoles Look To Upset Oklahoma Sooners

TAMPA—It's been almost ten years since FSU and Oklahoma squared off in the 2001 Orange Bowl in Miami. What will arguably be remembered as one of the most lackluster BCS Championships, Florida State came in as heavy favorites in a much contested season where Florida State lost to 11-1 Miami, yet still managed to play for a National Title. Florida State entered the contest as heavy favorites ...

Ex-cop accused of groping nursing woman takes plea deal

Former Orlando officer Brandon Loverde was found guilty of a misdemeanor — disorderly conduct — and he agreed to give up his Florida law-enforcement certification. A former Orlando police officer accused of groping a nursing woman's breast took a plea deal this morning and was found guilty of a misdemeanor — disorderly conduct.

Pricey ferns stolen in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS: A woman said someone stole two expensive staghorn ferns from her front yard Monday.

Florida Gators need more from the running game, too

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Return of Photo Treasure Hunt: Construction of the Universal Orlando mega-garage

A former staple of the Theme Park Rangers blog was the Photo Treasure Hunt, pictures found in the Orlando Sentinel archives. I’m not sure where or how we lost our way on that project, but as a Labor Day Resolution (What? You still haven’t made yours?),

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim's truck

A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who petitioned to keep a vintage pickup he was convicted of killing a couple to steal.

Florida Plans Hearing on Citizens' Rate Increases

Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation will hold a hearing on proposed rate increases for several lines of insurance from Citizens Property Insurance Corp. at 1 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2010, in ...

Suspect In Family Massacre Planned To Kill Himself

The man accused in a shooting rampage on Thanksgiving Day in Jupiter that claimed the life of four of his family members fled to the Florida Keys to commit suicide. In new documents released last week, Paul Merhige ordered a copy of Final Exit: The Practicalities of Self-Deliverance and Assisted Suicide for the Dying from a Border's Express in Key West on December 1st.

Bucs says blackout likely for Browns game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers officials said they expect Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns to be blacked out on local television.

Miami Restaurants Find Secret to New York Pizza

Miami pizza and bagel shops say shipping in water is worth it. Bagel - New York City - New York - United States - Business

Horse Slaughter Rally in Miami-Dade

Owners and activists plan demonstration at hearing for accused horse butchers. Miami - Florida - United States - Miami-Dade - Counties

Nothing Mickey Mouse about this nurse

If you have been a patient in the emergency department at the Brantford General Hospital, you likely did not know it, but one of the nurses that may have cared for you, studied, get this: theme park management at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida! What does that have to do with being a nurse, [...]

First Read: GOP tidal wave may be building

New NBC/WSJ poll shows GOP with nine-point lead (49%-40%) among likely voters, but it’s tied among registered voters (43%-43%)… How Democrats can fight back: by hitting Republicans on Social Security and Bush… But the poll also suggests that playing the Bush card might not be as strong as it was in ’06 and ’08… Do Dems use Obama (whose approval is at 45%) on the trail, or do they keep him away?...

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim's truck

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted of killing a couple and then petitioned to keep a vintage pickup that belonged to one of the victims.

Protests in Afghanistan over Florida Koran-burning

A small group associated with a fringe Christian church in Florida is planning to burn Korans on Sept. 11--and is now the subject of outraged protests in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan warned that the anti-Islamic action could hurt troops in the volatile region. "It could endanger troops and it could [... ]

ALDI grocery chain holding Broward County job fairs Tuesday and Friday

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim’s truck

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim's truck

A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted of killing a couple and then petitioned to keep a vintage pickup that belonged to one of the victims.

Rex, Woody Visit Sealed Revis Deal For Jets

Darrelle Revis and Rex Ryan looked at each other, huddled in a conference room in Florida, and immediately knew they had the same game plan. The New York Jets' star cornerback wanted to get back on the football field.

ALDI grocery chain holding South Florida hiring events Tuesday and Friday

The German discount grocer ALDI is hosting job fairs Tuesday and Friday to help fill positions at three South Florida locations opening this fall.

TV blackout looming for Tampa Bay Buccaneers opener

By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 6, 2010 TAMPA — Bucs fans who don't have a ticket to Sunday's game against the Browns won't be able to find it on the television. Team officials think the regular-season opener at Raymond James Stadium will be blacked out locally, based on the slow pace of ticket sales. NFL teams have until 1 p.m. Thursday — 72 hours before kickoff — to sell ...

Florida Church set to burn copy of koran

Tyler--- A florida congregation and their pastor plan on burning copy of koran on the anniversary of nine-eleven.

Florida Church set to burn copy of koran

Tyler--- A florida congregation and their pastor plan on burning copy of koran on the anniversary of nine-eleven.

Mistaken Identity Leads To Orlando Woman's Arrest

An Orlando woman who was wrongfully arrested over the weekend in a case of mistaken identity in Broward County was released from jail late Monday night. Paola Andrea Londono, her husband and 9-month-old were returning to Port Everglades onboard a Carnival cruise ship Sunday when authorities came to their cabin, told her there had been a warrant for her arrest and handcuffed her.

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. PITTSBURGH - The Atlanta Braves lost a game they badly needed to win. Even worse, they lost to a Pirates team whose only apparent goal appears to be avoiding the franchise's worst season in nearly 50 years.

Oragenics, Inc. Launches EvoraPlus® Oral Care Probiotics into GNC Stores

TAMPA, Fla.----Florida-based biopharmaceutical company Oragenics, Inc. announced today that its oral care probiotic EvoraPlus® is now expected to be available at corporate-owned GNC stores nationwide.

Grocery Giant Holds Job Fair Tuesday

The grocery retailer ALDI is holding a big job fair Tuesday to hire workers for new stores opening in South Florida.

Cruise ship passenger with baby wrongly arrested, accused of prostitution

Paola Londono, 32, stepped off a cruise ship in Fort Lauderdale following a week-long vacation in the Caribbean. Holding her son in her arms, Londono passed through U.S. Customs, unaware she was about to be arrested and jailed for a crime she did not commit, reports WKMG News in Orlando.

TS Hermine mean to Texas coast

MIAMI, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Hermine lashed out in deep southern Texas, dumping heavy rains and bringing strong winds to the coast, forecasters said Tuesday. Tropical Storm Hermine - Texas - Tropical cyclone - Mexico - Rio Grande

Bucs says blackout likely for Browns game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers officials said they expect Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns to be blacked out on local television.

EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Woods' Ex-Wife Goes House Hunting & Visits Friends In South Florida

Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren spent the Labor Day weekend in South Florida, visiting friends and checking out real estate, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. Elin left her Orlando-area rental home on Friday with the couple's children and drove a couple of hours south to the West Palm Beach area.

ZalDiva Closes $250,000 Investment

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.----ZalDiva, Inc. , , a specialty entertainment company and distributor of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia, announces today that it has received $250,000 from a private placement.

Florida education news: School volunteers, Facebook friends, middle school sports and more

JUST YOUR NORMAL TEACHER: Nour Elmohd wears a hijab and practices Islam, but at Hillsborough County's MacFarlane Park Elementary School she not a point of controversy. She's a teacher . (Times photo, Skip O'Rourke) HELP WANTED: Leaders at Pinellas Gibbs High School seek more parent and community volunteers to help the school shed its poor academic rating. St. Petersburg College president Bill ...

Florida education news: School volunteers, Facebook friends, middle school sports and more

JUST YOUR NORMAL TEACHER: Nour Elmohd wears a hijab and practices Islam, but at Hillsborough County's MacFarlane Park Elementary School she not a point of controversy. She's a teacher . (Times photo, Skip O'Rourke) HELP WANTED: Leaders at Pinellas Gibbs High School seek more parent and community volunteers to help the school shed its poor academic rating. St. Petersburg College president Bill ...

Coyotes Open Season With 38-7 Loss At FBS Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rob Calabrese strengthened his hold on Central Florida ‘s starting quarterback job, completing his first nine passes and throwing for 176 yards and a touchdown in a 38-7 over South Dakota on Saturday.

Harkins Finds Orlando Medical Office Niche

ORLANDO-Harkins Commercial Inc. closed seven medical office transactions in the Orlando area in August. The deals, which included two medical building sales and five medical office leases, are valued at $2.5 million.

Rising to the occasion

Skateboard fans deserve credit for tackling a tough problem: the high cost of Sarasota's Payne Park

Harper: Buck shows Orioles how to win

In the visiting manager's office, Buck Showalter was discussing his new life as manager of the Orioles when the conversation somehow turned to spring training.

Florida Sept. 11 Koran-Burning Spurs Debate

A Florida church led by pastor Terry Jones has spent weeks publicizing its plan to burn Korans on September 11. But now that hundreds of people in Afghanistan and Indonesia are protesting the planned event and General David Petraeus has condemned it, saying it will endanger his troops, the U.S. is starting to pay more attention to this fringe but increasingly high-profile event. What does it ...

Rex, Woody visit helped seal Revis deal for Jets

Darrelle Revis and Rex Ryan looked at each other, huddled in a conference room in Florida, and immediately knew they had the same game plan. The New York Jets' star cornerback wanted to get back on the football field. The brash and boisterous coach badly wanted him there. "He was smiling like he took a trip to Disney World," Revis recalled Monday.

Walt Disney World Resort Update

MouseAdventure Registration Extended, Best Friends Pet Care Grand Opening, Space Mountain Now in Starry-O-Phonic Sound, Kids sail free on certain 7-night cruises, Jeff Galloway joins runDisney, WDW quarterly injury report, 1 Year to Aulani

West Hills exits Valley Conference in realignment

West Hills College fell victim to Northern California junior college football's survival of the fittest and said goodbye to the Valley Conference this year.

West County booters poised for strong soccer season

The West County has long been a hot-bed for boys high school soccer, thanks in large part to the strong El Mo teams of the early 90’s, and the nearly two decades of dominance enjoyed by Analy.

Have a Not-So-Scary Halloween on a Disney World Florida Holiday With Florida4Less

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 09/07/10) - Mickey Mouse and friends are inviting families to say 'BOO!' to the bogeyman this autumn on Disney World Florida holidays with Florida4Less. Halloween is that time of year when adults and children bring out the broomsticks and throw those old sheets over their heads for a night of ghoulish fun and games. Walt Disney World Florida is going a ...

Relationship stripped of romance on Duval

KEY WEST -- A tourist couple feuding over a visit to a Duval Street strip club led to a fight between the man and a guesthouse security guard Friday morning. No arrests were made. The Lebanon,... read more

Obituaries

ANN ELLIOTT TOBIN Ann Elliott Tobin, 80, died at the University of Miami Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Tobin was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the... read more

Animal welfare is our first concern, euthanasia is our last resort

Following recent reports in the media about the administration of the animal shelters in Big Pine Key and Marathon, the Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (FKSPCA), the... read more

Open permits delay home sales

Dozens of Key West homeowners applied for a permit to make renovations, then failed to have the completed work inspected to formally close out the permit. Open permits can hinder the sale of a... read more