Saturday 19th May, 2012
Gov. Scott heading to Spain to tout Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Despite ongoing economic upheaval in Spain, Florida Gov. Rick Scott is heading to the European country for a four-day trip where he will tout the Sunshine State as a good ...
Two-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has rarely had to break a sweat amid GOP fray
Small Type Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson showed some signs of being a candidate for reelection last week - but he was prodded by President Obama's evolution on gay marriage and an outside ...
Hold politicians accountable for education
The FCAT writing fiasco is not a failure — it’s an opportunity to slow down and get things right. But you do have to wonder, after a decade of increasing education standards and ...
State left untouched real source of voter fraud
Miami HeraldMiamiHerald.com/columnistsMiami knows plenty about corrupting elections. We did a fine job of it in 1997. Maybe those leading the state’s bungled crusade to “protect the integrity of ...
Forecasters eye low pressure off Carolinas' coast
Miami HeraldMIAMI -- The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a low pressure system off the South Carolina coast to see if it will develop into a tropical depression or storm.An advisory issued ...
Next Mega Money jackpot an estimated $550,000
Miami HeraldTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- No tickets matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number, so the jackpot rolled over to an estimated $550,000 in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said ...
Orlando Pirates retain PSL title
IOLOrlando Pirates were crowned Premiership champions for a second successive season on Saturday after two second-half goals from Benni McCarthy helped complete a thrilling 4-2 victory over Golden ...
Parts of South Florida Under Flood Advisory
NBC 6Irene Duda lives on a fixed income but saw her mortgage double when the lender went out and purchased flood insurance on the open market, she says. Duda, who is fighting foreclosure, is far from ...
Motorcyclist Dies Crashing Into Truck: BSO
NBC 6The Broward Sheriff’s Office said Derick Grace, 45, was driving his motorcycle northbound when he veered left to avoid crashing into a car in front of him. Grace lost control of his motorcycle ...
Aventura Hosting Olympic 3D Sneak Peek
NBC 6Panasonic is giving South Florida viewers a 3D sneak peek at the Aventura Mall Thursday - Saturday 10a.m. - 9:30p.m. and Sunday from 12 - 8 ...
2 arrested in beating, robbery of Army sergeant in Tampa
Orlando SentinelTampa . The Tampa Tribune reports 24-year-old Johnny Aparicio was approached by a group of men on Sunday. One of them asked for a dollar and then the men began to attack ...
Tampa Mother Gets 20 Years For Firing Warning Shot At Husband
CBS 4TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A Tampa area woman will spend 20 years in prison for firing a warning shot at her husband who she felt was threatening her. Marissa Alexander had never been arrested before she ...
Gatorland hosts Animal Amnesty Day for exotic pets
News 13ORLANDO -- Kids grow up, and so do pets -- especially exotic pets. Fortunately, you can get rid of the latter without getting into trouble, especially on days like Saturday, which was "Animal ...
Daytona Beach airport dodges Delta job cuts
News 13DAYTONA BEACH -- Delta Air Lines is cutting staff, but Daytona Beach International Airport will not be affected. According to published reports Thursday, 2,000 Delta workers are taking early ...
100 days until Republican National Convention in Tampa
News 13TAMPA -- Saturday marks 100 days before the Republican National Convention arrives in Tampa. Bay area organizers call it a major milestone. They're marking it with a private party at the ...
McCarthy seals SA title for Orlando Pirates
SoccernetBenni McCarthy, the former Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United striker, scored two goals in the last half hour on the final day of South Africa's Premier Soccer League (PSL) season to ensure ...
QB Olsen commits to Miami
Sports Illustrated09:19 AM ET 05.19 | Miami landed a key verbal commitment for the 2013 class, when Wayne Hills (N.J.) High quarterback Kevin Olsen called Al Golden Friday morning and told him he is going to Miami. ...
Congressman Rivera to File STARS Act
NBC 6Congressman David Rivera at North Miami Senior High School Saturday morning to announce that the Studying Towards Adjusted Residency Status (STARS) Act will be filed in a few ...
Key West Hosts Truman Legacy Symposium
CBS 4KEY WEST (CBS4/AP) -- The Conch Republic is home to a weekend symposium honoring the late Present Harry Truman. Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham has opened a weekend Truman Legacy ...
Fort Pierce officials set to move forward Monday with city manager search
Palm Beach Post- The city could have a new manager in place within three months. City Attorney Rob Schwerer said based on the pool of applicants and criteria established by the city commission, finding a ...
Plane headed to Central Florida loses wheel during takeoff
Palm Beach Post- Officials say a plane on its way to Sanford from Iceland had to turn around and make an emergency landing because one of its wheels fell off. Once the pilot noticed the missing wheel, the ...
Plane's wheel falls off during takeoff
Miami HeraldSANFORD, Fla. -- A plane that made an emergency landing in Iceland after a wheel fell off during takeoff has arrived safely in central Florida.WFTV TV is reporting ( http://bit.ly/K0JLdy) the ...
Hotel Of The Day: The Peabody Orlando
ForbesFour-Star hotel makes it feel smaller than the 1,641-room resort that it is. A recent $450 million expansion and renovation updated the hotel's look and added to the conference space. The hotel ...
Skipping finals in Miami-Dade schools
ExaminerLast October Miami-Dade schools decided to skip midterms and finals for grades 6-12. We are now at what would have been finals week in Miami-Dade.Students still have to take state level exams and ...
MLB: Atlanta 5, Tampa Bay 3
UPIMOSCOW, May 19 (UPI) -- American actor Will Smith slapped a reporter who kissed him on the mouth during the "Men in Black 3" premier in Moscow, WPIX-TV, New York, ...
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