Miami lands Tampa Alonso standout Anthony Chickillo

Tampa Alonso defensive end Anthony Chickillo will follow his father and grandfather in playing for the Hurricanes. For Tampa Alonso defensive end Anthony Chickillo, blood was thicker than water.

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 significance of '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 - United States - Sports

Ohio State-Miami rematch can't escape significance of '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 - United States - Sports

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.

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.

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.

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: Quran Burning Sparks Security Concerns

Florida officials are growing increasingly worried about public safety surrounding a small Gainesville church's plan to burn the Quran this weekend. In addition to dealing with 90,000 fans and even more tailgaters expected for the Florida-South Florida football game, the Gainesville Police Department will have a number of officers on hand at the Dove World Outreach Center if its pastor Terry ...

Florida: Quran Burning Sparks Security Concerns

Florida officials are growing increasingly worried about public safety surrounding a small Gainesville church's plan to burn the Quran this weekend. In addition to dealing with 90,000 fans and even more tailgaters expected for the Florida-South Florida football game, the Gainesville Police Department will have a number of officers on hand at the Dove World Outreach Center if its pastor Terry ...

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.

Disney World: List of narrators for Candlelight Processional at Epcot filling up

Disney World continues to fill its lineup of narrators for its Candlelight Processional event, which begins Nov. 26, the day after Thanksgiving. The holiday music presentation includes a mass choir, live orchestra, appearances by the Voices of Liberty and celebrity narrators of the Christmas story three times nightly through Dec. 30.

Miami baseball player faces marijuana, HGH charges

A Miami baseball player was arrested and charged with trying to sell marijuana to undercover officers on university grounds, and police later found 19 vials of human growth hormone at his apartment. Frank Ratcliff, 19, of Key West, Fla. was charged Thursday with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance, police said.

Miami baseball player faces marijuana, HGH charges

A Miami baseball player was arrested and charged with trying to sell marijuana to undercover officers on university grounds, and police later found 19 vials of human growth hormone at his apartment. Frank Ratcliff, 19, of Key West, Fla. was charged Thursday with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance, police said.

Miami baseball player faces marijuana, HGH charges

A Miami baseball player was arrested and charged with trying to sell marijuana to undercover officers on university grounds, and police later found 19 vials of human growth hormone at his apartment. Frank Ratcliff, 19, of Key West, Fla. was charged Thursday with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance, police said.

Orlando Imam meets with pastor of planned Quran-burning: '...the man wants to do the right thing'

South Florida communities get $40 million in foreclosure aid

Sept. 09--Fort Lauderdale, Boynton Beach and Miramar learned Wednesday they are among 17 governments in Palm Beach and Broward counties getting about $40 million in new federal foreclosure aid.

Florida officials worried about public safety over plan to burn Quran

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida officials worried about public safety surrounding a small church’s plan to burn the Quran, President Barack Obama added his voice to the chorus of opposition to the church’s intention to burn copies of Islam’s holiest text to mark the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

2 Miami-Dade men sentenced to prison in major Medicare fraud case

Two Miami-Dade men who bribed assisted living facilities, home healthcare agencies and patients in an elaborate scheme to bilk $2.8 million from Medicare for bogus rehabilitation services were sentenced Wednesday to several years in federal prison.

Sink, Scott opening the special-interest floodgates

TALLAHASSEE — This weekend, Republicans and lobbyists for Florida’s biggest industries and interest-groups will gather around their new gubernatorial nominee and open their wallets to fund Rick Scott’s expected $50 million general election campaign at a plush resort in the heart of Walt Disney World. Likewise, Democratic nominee Alex Sink is already beating the bushes in Tallahassee to [...]

George Crossley -- Orlando preacher, convict, champion -- dies

Orlando lost one of its most unique personalities. George Crossley -- the fiery radio personality who went from die-hard conservative to jailhouse convict on his way to being a champion for the downtrodden -- passed away.

Hurricanes Baseball Player Arrested

A baseball player for the University of Miami was arrested Wednesday and accused of selling marijuana.

Florida Arrests Two Insurance Executives for Lying on Statements

Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink announced today the culmination of an extensive insurance fraud investigation with the arrest of Luis M. Espinosa, 60, and Rene M. Cambert, 55, on eight ...