Tuesday 9th March, 2010
Tiger Woods' return to professional golf 'imminent'
Jacksonville News.NetDisgraced American World No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods is reportedly working with swing coach Hank Haney in Florida, indicating that he is on course to play competitive golf from next month.
Space taxis: Bold new era or death of manned exploration?
Jacksonville News.NetThe massive cement expanses that dot the flat Florida landscape have been launching pads for history: the first US astronauts blasted into orbit, the Apollo missions to the moon and nearly 30 years of space shuttle flights. But human space travel from Kennedy Space Centre will soon come to a halt.
Yankees executive charged with DUI in Tampa
The Miami HeraldTAMPA, Fla. -- A top New York Yankees executive was charged with driving under the influence in Tampa.Hillsborough County Jail reports show that Mark Newman, the Yankees' senior vice president of bas...
Crist names power co. chief to Fla. school board
The Miami HeraldTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Gov. Charlie Crist has named the president of Gulf Power Co. and two former chiefs of staff for former Gov. Jeb Bush to the State Board of Education.Crist announced Tuesday he ha...
Fla. Medicaid fraud bill has political baggage
The Miami HeraldTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Republicans are touting Medicaid fraud-fighting legislation that's packed with political baggage.Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum joined GOP lawmakers at a news conferen...
St. Johns water district wants you to conserve
The Gainsville SunWater conservation has been the focus of the St. Johns River Water Management District lately as the agency moves toward establishing tough goals for the 16 counties under its jurisdiction, including ...
Fading Gators looking to regroup in SEC tournament
The Gainsville SunThe Gators have lost three in a row, stumbling down the stretch in the regular season for the third consecutive season. They head into this week's Southeastern Conference tournament probably needing a...
County hires Gainesville Fire Chief Northcutt
The Gainsville SunGainesville Fire Chief William Northcutt soon will leave city government to become Alachua County's Chief of Fire Rescue Operations/Deputy Director of the Department of Public Safety.
Niemann, Longoria lead Rays over Orioles
ExaminerTampa Bay pitcher to complete four innings this spring, leading the Rays to an 8-3 victory against the Orioles.Niemann threw just 36 pitches while allowing one run and two hits. He was supposed to thr...
Yankees executive charged with DUI in Tampa
ExaminerMark Newman , the Yankees' senior vice president of baseball operations, was arrested Monday night. He reportedly refused to take a blood-alcohol test. He was released several hours later on $500 bail...
Fla. GOP: Dems election complaint has no merit
ExaminerFederal Elections Commission that aren't on the state report. The Republicans responded that federal expenses don't have to be filed on the state report.Lawyer Jason Gonzalez pointed out that state la...
NHL GMs looking to deal with head injuries
ExaminerNHL general managers are trying to find a way to deal with serious head injuries."I think we all care about the safety of our players, first and foremost,"
Fla. Medicaid fraud bill has political baggage
ExaminerChief Financial Officer Alex Sink that he hasn't done enough to root out Medicaid fraud.McCollum and Sink, a Democrat, are front-runners for their respective party's gubernatorial nomination.The bill ...
Astros hit Santana hard in 8-4 win over Mets
Examiner(AP Photo/Richard Drew)New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, left, reacts as Houston Astros' Kazuo Matsui, of Japan, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of sprin...
Equity One to sell 4.2 million shares
ExaminerShopping center owner Equity One Inc. said Tuesday it will sell 4.2 million shares of stock in a public offering.The company also said MGN America LLC and Gazit America Inc., which are affiliated with...
The world championships of America
ExaminerPeru .So at least it sounds like a World Golf Championship.And there is little doubt that events like the CA Championship look like a World Golf Championship, with 19 countries represented in a field ...
Fla. revenue projections mostly on target
ExaminerFlorida lawmakers aren't getting any help from a new general revenue estimate issued Tuesday, but the figures aren't causing them any grief, either.State economists increased their forecast by just fr...
Hank Blalock agrees to minor league deal with Rays
ExaminerTampa Bay Rays .The two-time All-Star agreed to a minor league contract and reported to spring training on Tuesday.Blalock hit .234 with 25 homers and 66 RBIs in 123 games for the
Orange County Voters Head To The Polls
News 13Voters in several Orange County cities are deciding on new city council members and approving some charter amendments.Generally, these races don’t receive a lot of attention, and voter turnout certa...
Worker Charged With Molesting Person With Disability
News 13-- Lake County detectives say William Bellamy, 53, inappropriately touched the disabled woman between Thanksgiving and Christmas of 2009.He worked as a subcontractor for the Department of Agency for P...
Want Break On Insurance Bill? House Will Have To Pose
News 13Sam Miller has good reason to keep his house as indestructible as possible.As one of Florida’s top insurance gurus, he knows reinforced roof, thicker drywall, even a couple of hurricane shutters can...
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