Miami Hurricanes to get key defensive ends back for Ohio State game

By Joe Smith, Times staff writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Trash talk of the day First-round pick DT Gerald McCoy was surprised to see a Florida State hat propped up in his locker Tuesday. The former Oklahoma standout laughed, but got serious when it came to predicting Saturday's matchup between his Sooners and FSU, well aware that TV cameras were in his face and LB Geno Hayes (a former ...

Florida High School Football Poll

A loss to Niceville cannot keep Lincoln from the top 10 in Class 4A in the latest Florida Prep Poll.

RI treasurer hopeful to repay a Florida tax break

The Republican candidate for Rhode Island general treasurer says he plans to reimburse Florida for a property tax break that he says he improperly received since 2005. Rhode Island - Florida - United States - Republicans - Politics

Florida Back to Work Program Hopes for Extension

The Florida Back To Work Program is a federally funded initiative designed to put people back to work. While it has helped many people find work and get back on their feet, it is set to end the 30th of this month. Florida is estimated to have spent 20 of the 200 million dollars awarded towa . . .

Florida State O-line takes practice down to a whisper to prepare for Oklahoma

Florida State might not play in a stadium all season that will be as loud as Oklahoma's Memorial Stadium (capacity: 82,112) on Saturday. So to prepare for the noise the Seminoles will … whisper?

OU-Florida State series: 1980 Orange Bowl

OU's limited, but memorable, series with Florida State includes just five games. But three were Orange Bowls:Monday: 2001 Orange BowlTuesday: 1981 Orange BowlWednesday: 1980 Orange BowlToday: 1976 regular seasonFriday: 1964 Gator Bowl1979 SEASON: OU 24, Florida State 7When: Jan. 1, 1980Where: Miami, Fla.Summary: QB J.C. Watts ran 61 yards for a touchdown and won the first of his two Orange Bowl ...

Former Armwood star Ryne Giddins chose USF over Florida, who the Bulls play this week

By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TAMPA — USF and Florida have never met on a football field, so with a meeting in Gainesville coming Saturday, the closest thing the Bulls can claim to a victory against the Gators came Jan. 10, 2009, just two days after Florida won its second national championship. In the middle of a key recruiting weekend, Armwood defensive end Ryne ...

Former Armwood star Ryne Giddins chose USF over Florida, who the Bulls play this week

By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TAMPA — USF and Florida have never met on a football field, so with a meeting in Gainesville coming Saturday, the closest thing the Bulls can claim to a victory against the Gators came Jan. 10, 2009, just two days after Florida won its second national championship. In the middle of a key recruiting weekend, Armwood defensive end Ryne ...

Mistaken Identity Leads To Orlando Woman's Arrest

The family of an Orlando woman who was wrongfully arrested over the weekend in a case of mistaken identity in Broward County say something has to be done to prevent something like this from every happening again.

Key Wester closes its doors

The doors to Key Wester closed abruptly Tuesday. The Florida Keys-themed seafood restaurant, which opened along Route 59 in Naperville in August 1996, was described as a labor of love on the part of restaurant owner Dick Portillo, and closing it was a "tough decision."

Key Wester closes its doors

The doors to Key Wester closed abruptly Tuesday. The Florida Keys-themed seafood restaurant, which opened along Route 59 in Naperville in August 1996, was described as a labor of love on the part of restaurant owner Dick Portillo, and closing it was a "tough decision."

PARTING SHOTS: Fidel slams Ahmadinejad’s anti-semitism

Here's our daily roster of stories that evaded full-on blog treatment: • In a rare interview with the American press, Fidel Castro slammed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for "slandering the Jews." (The Atlantic) • Despite the White House's declaration that combat operations are over in Iraq, two U.S. soldiers were killed there today. (MSNBC) • A recent [... ]

State's budget shortfall shrinks in new forecast

News Service of Florida Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — Florida's looming budget shortfall has been shrunk in half by state analysts who credit federal stimulus dollars, years of spending cuts, and Indian gambling money as helping forge a brighter picture — but one that could still leave the state in a $2.5 billion hole. A year ago, state forecasters projected a $5.5 billion gap for ...

Orlando’s Newest Attraction Is Lake Nona, a Medical City

Laka Nona medical city will include a medical school, hospitals, research centers and space for biotech start-up companies.

Nice raise: USF gets $700,000 from Gators

Ever since the long-awaited USF-Florida game was first announced in 2002, the "guarantee" figure to be paid to the Bulls for making the trip up to Gainesville has been reported as $500,000. But with the game being rescheduled from its original date and the market changing for such games, Florida agreed to renegotiate the payout, and last month, the total was upgraded to $700,000. That's the ...

Five arrested in St. Louis for nationwide identity theft ring

(KMOV) – Five people have been arrested in St. Louis for a nationwide identity theft ring. Police say the gang depended on car break-ins to get drivers licenses, checkbooks and credit cards. The ring started in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but the five thieves ended up ripping people off in Clayton, Maryland Heights and Webster Groves. Tara Funk, Brandon Taylor, Steven Black, Jearvon Jackson ...

Former Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Chuck Hernandez joins USF's staff

By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TAMPA — For the second time this summer, USF baseball coach Lelo Prado is filling a spot on his staff with a familiar name with major-league experience. Prado announced Tuesday that former Rays, Angels and Tigers pitching coach Chuck Hernandez has been hired to coach the Bulls' pitchers. "(Hernandez is) the final piece of the puzzle ...

Key visits quake-hit Kaiapoi

Prime Minister John Key this morning visited the Kaiapoi district, north of Christchurch, to view the damage caused by Saturday's quake.

New accusations made against former Fort Myers daycare owner

FORT MYERS : Another person has come forward with accusations about a former Fort Myers daycare owner accused of inappropriately touching three young girls.

Florida football news: Gators' WRs disappoint in week one

Florida's unproven wide receivers failed to shed that label in their season opener Saturday.

Florida football news: Gators' WRs disappoint in week one

Florida's unproven wide receivers failed to shed that label in their season opener Saturday.

Florida football news: Gators' WRs disappoint in week one

Florida's unproven wide receivers failed to shed that label in their season opener Saturday.

Tuesday's International Football Results

(Home teams listed first) 2012 European Championship Qualifying Group A Austria 2, Kazakhstan 0 Germany 6, Azerbaijan 1 Turkey 3, Belgium 2 Group B Ireland 3, Andorra 1 Macedonia 2, Armenia 2 Russia 0, Slovakia 1 Group C Italy 5, Faeroe Islands 0 Serbia 1, Slovenia 1 Group D Albania 1, Luxembourg 0 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0, France 2 Belarus 0, Romania 0 Group E Hungary 2, Moldova 1 Netherlands 2 ...

Miami Dolphins: Bill Parcells Stepping Aside, Injuries and Moves Suggest Trouble

Miami Dolphin fans, the team from South Florida, the team with so many lofty expectations, your team and mine, is in trouble. I know that many of you will pass this article off as another "doom and gloom" prophecy, but if you take a good hard look at the troubling news that has surrounded the Dolphins, especially in the last week, there are precious few positive conclusions you can draw with ...

FSU defense to get a tough test against Oklahoma RB DeMarco Murray

Florida Investor Drops Suit Over Losses on Lehman-Backed Gas Supply Bonds

A Florida investor dropped a lawsuit claiming he lost $150,000 on tax-exempt bonds guaranteed by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. for a gas-supply contract after his broker said the bonds were backed by the state of Georgia.

Florida Investor Drops Suit Over Losses on Lehman-Backed Gas Supply Bonds

A Florida investor dropped a lawsuit claiming he lost $150,000 on tax-exempt bonds guaranteed by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. for a gas-supply contract after his broker said the bonds were backed by the state of Georgia.

Lauderdale job fair Sept. 14

Job fair: AARP teams up with The Employment Guide for a job fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

Golf View Penthouse Condo Rental now available through Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rental Company

Lahaina Island Accommodations, a Fort Myers Beach, FL vacation rental company, announced today that they have added a new golf view penthouse condo rental with panoramic Gulf views to their properties.Located in a luxury complex on the south side of Fort Myers Beach, FL, the three-bedroom, two-bath bay front condominium features high ceilings, a spacious floor plan, oversized terrace...

USF Bulls go from I-AA opponent Stony Brook to No. 8 Florida in one week

After a 59-14 win over Stony Brook to kick off the Skip Holtz era at USF, the Bulls travel to Gainesville in Week Two to face arguably the most daunting challenge in program history, as No. 8 UF and USF collide for the first time on the football field Saturday at 12:21 p.m. Florida overcame a lackluster performance over the weekend to defeat Miami (OH) 34-12.

Miami's Ireland takes on more duties

MIAMI, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland has taken on responsibility for all aspects of the NFL team and support staff, the Dolphins said Tuesday. Miami Dolphins - NFL - Jeff Ireland - National Football League - sport

Prudential Florida Realty Hosts Florida Social Media Summit Presented by Allan Dalton

RISMEDIA, September 8, 2010—Prudential Florida Realty, Florida Real Estate Services is hosting the upcoming Florida Social Media Summit, taking place on September 14th and 15th, 2010. The highly anticipated event will be presented by RISMedia’s Chief Marketing Officer and…

Trata Greek Taverna in Fort Lauderdale: Great Food, No Gimmicks

To see more photos from Trata Greek Taverna, click here . You know that old saying from the Reese's peanut butter cup commercial: Peanut butter and chocolate...

South Florida-Florida Preview

After watching Tim Tebow successfully lead his offense for three seasons, Florida coach Urban Meyer was far from pleased after his first game without his Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback. The eighth-ranked Gators will try to move past a mistake-filled opener as it welcomes South Florida to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the first time Saturday.

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.

Controversial high school diplomas create turmoil at Keiser University

Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale enrolled 74 students since 2009 whose high school diplomas come from a controversial Texas online school.

Florida Senate Race: On Charlie Crist and Flip-Flopping

Florida Senate candidate Charlie Crist fights flip-flopping charges as the GOP's Marco Rubio surges ahead in some polls and the Democrats' Kendrick Meek appeals to the left

Florida Senate Race: On Charlie Crist and Flip-Flopping

Florida Senate candidate Charlie Crist fights flip-flopping charges as the GOP's Marco Rubio surges ahead in some polls and the Democrats' Kendrick Meek appeals to the left

Florida Senate Candidates Turn Positive In Ads

After months of negative campaigning, the three major U.S. Senate candidates are focusing on positive messages instead of attacking each other. At least for now.

Guest editorial: It’s no movie: city’s officials, residents, paper misled about film school plans

On Sept. 10, 2009, Eve Samples, a columnist for this newspaper, wrote: “After scouting Sarasota, Palm Beach County and other locales, (Textor and his team) ultimately committed to St. Lucie County, where they are trying to finalize a deal to bring the new studio and a branch of Florida State University’s Film School to town.”

Orlando mom mistaken for suspected prostitute, jailed after cruise

CIMAS, NOAA research conduct innovative investigations to study Hurricane Earl

( University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science ) As Hurricane Earl threatened the east coast of the US, hurricane scientists from NOAA Research's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory and colleagues from the University of Miami's Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies conducted 18 hurricane hunter research flights, including the first ...

4 Arrests In South Florida Prostitution Ring Bust

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Boca Raton Police Department have arrested four Broward residents for allegedly running a prostitution ring.

West Bank settlements loom as Mideast peace talks head for Jerusalem

Adding a day of talks in Jerusalem is thought to demonstrate the seriousness of the Mideast peace talks between Hillary Clinton, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Mahmoud Abbas. A moratorium on West Bank settlement construction expires Sept. 26.

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. More AP Top 25 voters are buying into Boise State as the No. 1 team in the country.

Florida plummets, Boise State gains ground in Top 25

Florida dropped four spots to No. 8 after a sloppy 34-12 victory against Miami (Ohio).

Death row inmate sues victims' family

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A Florida death row inmate lost his lawsuit claiming the pickup truck for which he killed his victims is rightfully his. Death row - Florida - Crime and Justice - Death Penalty - Opposing Views

FSU School of Hospitality Celebrates 2nd Annual Wine and Food Festival

The Second Annual North Florida Wine and Food Festival, a five-day series of events featuring fine wines and tantalizing foods, will take place this week, Sept. 8-12, in Tallahassee.

Miami-Ohio St. Preview

Ohio State's stunning upset of Miami in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl didn't just give the Buckeyes their first national title in 32 years, it helped one of college football's flagship programs return to perennial powerhouse status. The Hurricanes are hoping a win in Columbus can have the same effect.