Former Armwood star Ryne Giddins, who chose USF over Florida, faces the Gators Saturday

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, 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, who chose USF over Florida, faces the Gators Saturday

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, two days after Florida won its second national championship. In the middle of a key recruiting weekend, Armwood defensive end Ryne ...

New exit from I-275 northbound to Tampa airport set to open overnight

TAMPA — The Tampa International Airport exit will be about a half mile sooner for drivers coming north off the Howard Frankland Bridge starting today.

Chelsea confident Lampard and Terry will be right for West Ham

Carlo Ancelotti Frank Lampard John Terry Chelsea West Ham United Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is confident that two of his key players will be available to take on West Ham United this weekend. Midfielder Frank Lampard and defender John Terry both missed England’s Euro2012 qualifier with Switzerland on Tuesday due to injury but Ancelotti expects them to be able to take their place at Upton ...

Sporting News NHL preview schedule

Nine years of futility lead to another housecleaning in Florida. Will Tomas Vokoun help Dale Tallon's plan succeed? From Sept. 7 to Oct. 6, Sporting News will preview a different NHL team every day.

Tampa police trail robbery suspect to Largo bank, arrest him

By Rodney Thrash, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 LARGO — With an undisclosed amount of money in his shirt, Kevin James Algood emerged from the BB&T Bank on Walsingham Road just before 12:30 p.m. Friday. There had been five other bank robberies in Tampa as well as Hillsborough and Pasco counties, Largo police Lt. Mike Loux said, and Algood was suspected in all of them. Police said ...

LAWRENCE: Local teens have an âAmerican Idol Experienceâ

A trip to Disney World is a dream come true for many young persons. For Avery Epstein of Princeton and her friend Taylor Blanton of Lawrenceville, the dream came true, along with an unexpected role in the park’s “American Idol Experience” and a chance to audition for the hit television show.

Miami Dolphins' Jeff Ireland has been at Bill Parcells' side both in Dallas and South Florida

Ohio State-Miami: Week 2 Preview, History Lesson, and Prediction

The much-anticipated Ohio State-Miami (FL) rematch is nearly upon us. The last meeting came in January 2003 when the underdog Buckeyes outlasted the heavily favored Hurricanes 31-24 in double-overtime to capture the 2002 BCS title. Both teams expect to challenge for their respective conference championships this season, but each also have their eye on another trip to Arizona and a BCS ...

Miami Dolphins: Bill Parcells Becomes Consultant Role As Jeff Ireland Takes Over

In what seems like the creation of an necessary distraction five days before the regular season opener, the Miami Dolphins have announced that Bill Parcells will move into a "daily consultant" role, with general Jeff Ireland taking on a larger role. According to the team's official press release , Ireland will "assume full control over all aspects and decisions in regard to the Miami Dolphins ...

Urbanite

Mayor Michael Bloomberg yesterday stepped into another divisive religious debate, this time defending a Florida church that’s planning to burn Qurans on Sept. 11.

Miami Hurricanes: Three Keys To Beating the Ohio State Buckeyes

Everyone knows about "The Call" so I won't even go there. Its a new year and two new teams. Its really hard to see what either the Hurricanes or Buckeyes even have at this point. Miami routed Florida A&M 45-0 and OSU beat Marshall 45-7. We can only assume what we already know, this should be a heck of a game. Miami has been down and battered for the last few years. This game will really show ...

Miami Hurricanes: Three Keys To Beating the Ohio State Buckeyes

Everyone knows about "The Call" so I won't even go there. Its a new year and two new teams. Its really hard to see what either the Hurricanes or Buckeyes even have at this point. Miami routed Florida A&M 45-0 and OSU beat Marshall 45-7. We can only assume what we already know, this should be a heck of a game. Miami has been down and battered for the last few years. This game will really show ...

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

Florida football news: Jaye Howard not surprised by his week one performance

The Gators put on a disappointing performance Saturday, but one player still managed to turn in the best game of his career at Florida.

Florida's state budget shortfall shrinks in new forecast

News Service of Florida Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — Florida's looming budget shortfall has been cut in half by state analysts, who credit federal stimulus dollars, years of spending cuts and Indian gambling money as helping to forge a brighter picture — but still leaving the state in a $2.5 billion hole. A year ago, state forecasters projected a $5.5 billion gap for 2011-12, as the ...

Florida's state budget shortfall shrinks in new forecast

News Service of Florida Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — Florida's looming budget shortfall has been cut in half by state analysts, who credit federal stimulus dollars, years of spending cuts and Indian gambling money as helping to forge a brighter picture — but still leaving the state in a $2.5 billion hole. A year ago, state forecasters projected a $5.5 billion gap for 2011-12, as the ...

Girl Scouts sue S. Fla. troop leaders for cookie cash

FORT LAUDERDALE – Although Girl Scout troop leaders are supposed to teach good character, five of them in South Florida failed to fork over thousands of dollars earned from cookie sales.

Super Bowl cities that usually receive warm receptions

Twelve cities/areas have hosted the Super Bowl. Only three of those could be considered cold-weather cities -- Minneapolis, Detroit and Atlanta. Indianapolis and New York have been awarded future Super Bowls. Only five cities have ever hosted more than two Super Bowls, and all are warm-weather climates that are popular vacation spots. That's why South Florida, New Orleans, Tampa, Los Angeles and ...

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers news and notes

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.

Nothing Mickey Mouse about this nurse

If you have been a patient in the emergency department at the Brantford General Hospital, you likely did not know it, but one of the nurses that may have cared for you, studied, get this: theme park management at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida! What does that have to do with being a nurse, [...]

Fort Myers family fights with Brazilian government for daughter

A Fort Myers family says the Brazilian government is holding their daughter.

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 . . .

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 [... ]

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 ...

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.

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...