Florida Woman Arraigned For Carjacking With Child inside

A Florida woman was officially charged on Friday with several felonies for allegedly stealing a vehicle in a Palm Springs hotel parking lot with a 2 1/2 year-old child inside.

Brand Ambassador, Cynthia Aguilar Attempts Solo Paddle from Cuba to Key West

SAN CLEMENTE, CA Sept. 9, 2010 On Saturday September 11th, Ocean Minded Brand Ambassador, Cynthia Aguilar, 26, will attempt a one hundred and thirty mile solo paddle board crossing from Cuba to Key West, Florida. Aguilar is pursuing this open ocean paddle to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and her non-profit organization Keep Paddlin, Inc.Ive been having some reality...

TV veteran to lead WFLA, Tribune advertising operations

The Florida Communications Group, parent company of The Tampa Tribune, WFLA-TV and TBO.com, has named syndicated TV veteran Mark Dvornik to lead WFLA and its sister production company, Riverbank Studios.

Fort Myers K9 injured by robbery suspect released from animal hospital

The Fort Myers police dog hit by a robbery suspect Tuesday night is being released from an animal hospital today.

Fox News to ignore Florida Quran burning

Fox News has announced it will not be covering a Florida pastor's burning of the Islamic holy book, the Quran.

FSU Looking To Rebuild Legacy Against Sooners

When 17th ranked Florida State steps on the field in Norman, Oklahoma Saturday, it will be a rematch of sorts of two programs whose roles have reversed in the last decade.

Weekend Time Schedule

All Times EDT Saturday BASEBALL American League Tampa Bay at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox , 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Boston at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. National League Florida at Washington, 1:05 p.m. St. Louis at Atlanta, 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 4 ...

Florida Gators: Five Keys for John Brantley and the Team vs. USF

Let me go out on a limb and say this: If the Gators play even remotely close to the way they played last saturday, their season will be over before it starts. Think about that for a second. Let it sink in. If the Gators were playing virtually any other team other than Miami of Ohio, then Gator fans would be looking towards basketball season a little early. The good news is that they did ...

Miami Hurricanes still have bitter taste from 2003 Fiesta Bowl loss to Ohio

Disney Night of Joy act Group 1 Crew has Orlando roots

Tonight marks a homecoming for Group 1 Crew , one of the 16 acts performing at Disney World's Night of Joy this year. The threesome has roots in a Central Florida youth Bible study.

Deputies detonate toy pony outside school

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Authorities in Florida said a stuffed toy pony outside of an elementary school was detonated by deputies after it was deemed suspicious. Florida - Stuffed toy - Sports - Equestrian - Pony Clubs

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Trace the origins of Oklahoma's most recent rise to national powerhouse status and you'll find Florida State.

FSU's use of offensive and defensive starters on special teams is making a difference

Alonso's Anthony Chickillo chooses Miami

Alonso High School's star defensive end, Anthony Chickillo, today gave his oral committment to play college football at the University of Miami.

Florida Minister Says He'll Go Through With Burning Plans

And in national news...The Florida minister who plans to burn copies of the read more

It's official: Bucs-Browns will be blacked out

Anyone wanting to see the Bucs game live has only a couple options: buy a ticket or drive beyond the 75-mile blackout radius required by the league.

Fort Myers man accused of battering wife

A Fort Myers man was arrested on two battery charges this morning after officers say he punched and choked his wife.

Ohio State-Miami rematch can't escape '03 classic

Terry Porter is a dirty word in Miami for his call in the 2003 title game because, since then, the 'Canes have sunk while the Buckeyes have soared. They meet again Saturday with that classic still looming large, Dennis Dodd says. Ohio State University - Miami - Terry Porter - sport - College football

Ohio State-Miami rematch can't escape '03 classic

Terry Porter is a dirty word in Miami for his call in the 2003 title game because, since then, the 'Canes have sunk while the Buckeyes have soared. They meet again Saturday with that classic still looming large, Dennis Dodd says. Ohio State University - Miami - Terry Porter - sport - College football

West Salem eyeing repeat in volleyball

The West Salem High School volleyball team is 2-0 this season and chasing after another Coulee Conference championship.

Hit-and-run in Miami seriously injures Que. man

A young man from Lévis, east of Quebec City, is intensive care after a hit-and-run accident in Miami, Florida on Monday.

Tampa Electric to Capture and Sequester Carbon Dioxide at Its Polk Power Station as Part of a U.S. Department of ...

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tampa Electric pilot project partnership with RTI to capture and store carbon dioxide.

Tampa Bay's Buccaneers Are Blacked Out on Local TV as NFL Season Kicks Off

National Football League fans in Florida’s Tampa Bay area won’t see their hometown Buccaneers on local television as the season hits full stride this weekend.

Video: USF-Florida preview

Brian Bennett takes a closer look at the USF-Florida game.

443 toilets flush to test arena's plumbing

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The toilets at Florida's new Amway Center were inaugurated by Orlando Magic and city officials with the help of some schoolchildren to check the plumbing. Orlando Magic - Florida - Amway Center - Business - Opportunities

FBI agents visit Florida church over Quran burn

FBI agents visited Thursday with a minister of a small Florida church that plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, as public safety became a paramount concern and President Barack Obama added his voice to the chorus of opposition.

USF-Florida one of weekend's hottest tickets

Still trying to land a ticket to Saturday's USF-Florida game in Gainesville? The folks at Stubhub.com say that the Bulls-Gators showdown is one of the five hottest college football games in the country, with the fourth-highest amount of tickets sold on the ticket site. The game is still comparably a cheap ticket -- sales on Stubhub were averaging $129 as of Wednesday, as compared to $204 for FSU ...

Fort Myers man arrested on assault charges

A Fort Myers man was arrested Wednesday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill after he allegedly threatened another man...

Police: Fort Myers woman, 60, threatened grandson with ice pick

A 60-year-old Fort Myers woman is facing a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after officers say she threatened her grandson with an ice pick for...

'Sugar Bean Sisters' author knows Central Florida is funny

It all started when playwright Nathan Sanders' cousin lost her wig -- yes, her wig -- on Space Mountain.

UB.com pays out massive bad beat jackpot

MIAMI, Florida -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Online poker player KAPPIT from Ferris, Texas has 218,115 reasons to be thankful for her losing hand yesterday at UB.com , which immediately set off the Bad Beat Jackpot ("BBJ") bells to the tune of $670,575.38.

SunTrust Announces Central Florida Leadership Changes

SunTrust Banks, Inc. today announced that David E. Fuller has been named President and CEO of SunTrust Bank, Central Florida, effective September 16, 2010. Â Ray L. Sandhagen will remain Chairman of SunTrust Bank, Central Florida. Â

Homestead-Miami off 2011 IndyCar schedule

MIAMI (AP) - Homestead-Miami Speedway is off the 2011 Indy Racing League schedule, a decision that some of the series' top drivers are not thrilled about. IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard confirmed Wednesday that Homestead is not among the venues selected to host a race next year. Homestead was IRL's traditional opening ...

Florida Hands Out Online Teacher of Year Award

It goes to a teacher living hundreds of miles from Florida

A Jitter-Free Jitney Ride To Florida

Motor Coach To Add Hartford Stop For Southbound Snowbirds "Coffee or tea with your muffin?" asked the smiling attendant in beige slacks, white T-shirt and sneakers.

Florida pastor planning to burn Koran has Heartland ties

The Florida pastor who plans to burn the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 has ties to Cape Girardeau.

USF Geologists Find Beaches Teeming With Tiny Tar Balls

Even after the BP "clean up," impacted beaches littered with tiny tar balls and buried oil, USF report states.

Florida Institute of Oceanography Receives $10M

The money, from oil giant BP, will be used for projects related to dealing with the impact of the Gulf oil spill.

USF Ocean Expert Weisberg Testifies In Washington

Robert Weisberg, a USF Distinguished Professor of physical oceanography, will testify before the U.S. House.

Florida State Fraternal Order of Police gives endorsement to Alex Sink

The Florida State Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed Democrat Alex Sink, following the endorsement earlier this year from the larger Police Benevolent Association. The unions endorsed Attorney General Bill McCollum and Sink in the primary and both have now...

UM Ball Player Accused Of Selling Pot To Cop

A University of Miami baseball player was arrested after he allegedly tried to sell an undercover police officer marijuana. Coral Gables police spokeswoman Officer Kelly Denham said Frankie Ratcliff, 19, was taken into custody Wednesday night when he tried to sell one of their officers 21 grams of marijuana for $220 on the university's campus.

Miami Hurricanes baseball player charged with selling pot

A University of Miami baseball player has been suspended from the team after being arrested Wednesday, accused of trying to sell marijuana to undercover Coral Gables detectives, WTVJ-NBC 6 has reported.

Orlando Mom Mistaken For Alleged Prostitute

An Orlando mother was arrested after disembarking from a cruise ship, mistaken for a suspected prostitute wanted in central Florida.

Florida man arrested in acid attack

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a woman and a 14-year-old boy with acid while they were in a car, authorities said. Florida - Acid throwing - United Press International - United States - Fla

Florida man arrested in acid attack

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a woman and a 14-year-old boy with acid while they were in a car, authorities said. Florida - Acid throwing - United Press International - United States - Fla

Fort Myers woman arrested for theft of snacks at Hess station

Lee County sheriff's deputies arrested a Fort Myers woman after they say she tried to steal a rice crispy treat and a drink from a Lehigh Acres Hess...

Key West Woman Accused Of Selling Xanax

An employee of the Department of Revenue in Key West was arrested Wednesday and accused of selling prescription drugs.

USF-Florida: Let the smack talk begin

Can USF pull yet another upset against a state college power and defeat the Gators in the Swamp?

Miami baseball player found with marijuana, HGH

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — A Miami baseball player has been arrested and accused of selling marijuana to undercover police officers on university grounds.

Paddle boarder hopes to raise $100K for charity with Cuba-Key West trip

Cynthia Aguilar is already an accomplished and award-winning paddle boarder.