Saturday morning, he will leave his hotel room in downtown Gainesville and savor the two-mile trek to Florida Field.

Johnston: Revenge, retribution for Miami, Florida State?

Johnston: Neither has played for national title since losing to ... well, lookie here. Will Hurricanes and Seminoles be able to wipe away some bitter memories by pulling off upsets at Columbus and Norman, respectively?

University tops Florida Christian

The University School girls' volleyball team cruised to a straight-sets win against Florida Christian on Wednesday night, 25-16, 25-9, 25-12. Amber Addison's four blocks, seven kills, and two aces led the way in helping University bring down the Patriots.

Sign-sporting student inspires others

Any University of Miami student that has been around campus for the last two years knows about Kemy Joseph. They may not know him by name, but they certainly recognize him by the homemade signs he wears daily.

Bulls' moment has arrived

TAMPA Saturday morning, he will leave his hotel room in downtown Gainesville and savor the two-mile trek to Florida Field. Amid orange-and-blue madness, he will proudly wear the green and gold.

News Briefs 9/9

Celebration of life A memorial for University of Miami student Kelly McConnell will take place on Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. in Storer Auditorium. There will be speakers, a slideshow of photos and a reception to follow with light refreshments. Business dean stepping down Barbara E. Kahn will be stepping down as dean of UM’s [...]

FSU's Evening of Bubbles Was A Big Hit

It was called an Evening of Bubbles and Tallahassee residents got all dressed up for the occasion.

South Florida has $3B worth of wishes for stimulus funds

The wish list is enormous: From $4 million worth of fire sprinkler systems and alarm upgrades at Miami International Airport, to millions of dollars of new ramps on the Palmetto Expressway, to a new $100 million interchange on Oakland Park Boulevard west of Florida's Turnpike in Broward County.

South Florida has $3B worth of wishes for stimulus funds

The wish list is enormous: From $4 million worth of fire sprinkler systems and alarm upgrades at Miami International Airport, to millions of dollars of new ramps on the Palmetto Expressway, to a new $100 million interchange on Oakland Park Boulevard west of Florida's Turnpike in Broward County.

South Florida has $3B worth of wishes for stimulus funds

The wish list is enormous: From $4 million worth of fire sprinkler systems and alarm upgrades at Miami International Airport, to millions of dollars of new ramps on the Palmetto Expressway, to a new $100 million interchange on Oakland Park Boulevard west of Florida's Turnpike in Broward County.

UM women to face challenging schedule

University of Miami women's basketball coach Katie Meier announced the 2010-11 schedule for the Hurricanes on Wednesday. The Hurricanes will play 15 games against teams that advanced to the 2010 postseason and will also be featured in four TV games.

Dogs and other pets welcome at Florida dorm

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jasmine Parham's new college roommate is a dear friend from back home.

Miami Hurricanes' Jacory Harris focuses on Ohio State

Jacory Harris said the quarterbacks in the UM-Ohio State matchup are only part of what will drive Saturday's game in Columbus. It's all about the teams, he said.

Health agency’s conflict of interest dilemmaBRADENTON HERALD EDITORIAL | Nonprofit should halt all insider business ...

With insider business deals, conflict of interest concerns and questionable bylaw changes swirling around Manatee Rural Health Services, the nonprofit organization must establish strong ethical standards to restore its damaged credibility.

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. What's up, coach? Q: What are the pros and cons of playing high caliber opponents this early in the season like you did in your opener against Boise State?

Ohio State Football: 10 Keys To Beating the Miami Hurricanes on September 11

Seven years ago in Tempe, Ohio State shocked the college football world by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 31-24 in double-overtime, in what would be one of the greatest college football games ever. Fast forward to September 11, as the Hurricanes come up north to Columbus for a regular season showdown with the Buckeyes. This time, the tables are reversed, with the Buckeyes being the national ...

Region's banks suffer from nonpaying loans

Though Southwest Florida's community banks performed better in the second quarter than in earlier

Florida pastor not backing down on Koran-burning

GAINESVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - An obscure U.S. Christian pastor whose plan to burn copies of the Koran on September 11 has sparked an international outcry said on Wednesday he would go ahead with the event despite warnings it would endanger American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.

FWC closes Gulf Coast snook possession

Anglers on Florida's Gulf Coast will have to wait nearly a year for a snook dinner unless they are

FWC closes Gulf Coast snook possession

Anglers on Florida's Gulf Coast will have to wait nearly a year for a snook dinner unless they are

Missing witness in Charlotte case released from Sarasota jail

Booking records show that a key witness in a Charlotte County homicide case spent the night in

Florida Minister Determined to Hold 9/11 Quran Burn

The Rev. Terry Jones at the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, plans to burn copies of the Koran to mark the anniversary of September 11 terrorist attacks. (AP) GAINESVILLE, Florida (AP) – A top general, the secretary of state, the White House and political and religious leaders from around the world have decried a plan by the leader of a small Florida church to burn copies of ...

Tampa star commits to Winthrop

Andre Smith, a senior point guard from Tampa, Fla., remembers watching Winthrop's basketball team play on television in the NCAA tournament. He paid special attention to then-Eagles point guard Chris Gaynor.

Fort Myers city leaders brainstorm ways to keep people downtown

FORT MYERS: The City of Fort Myers is making mega money on weekends. But mid-week, things get slow. City leaders want to make some changes to keep the party going all week long.

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

Cynthia Aguilar is already an accomplished and award-winning paddle boarder. But she wants to be more than that. She wants to be an inspiration.

Deputies: Live grenade found in North Fort Myers man's car

NORTH FORT MYERS: The Lee County Bomb Squad was called to a North Fort Myers Sweetbay parking lot after a man found a live grenade in his car, according to officials with the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Republicans turning local and state races into a referendum on Obama

By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Glance at the website for Republican Attorney General candidate Pam Bondi and you might think she's running for Congress. "Bondi vs. Pelosi,'' it declares, promising she will "stand up to Washington." Likewise the Florida GOP TV ads almost sound like Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink must be running for office in ...

Miami notebook: Hurricanes could be facing record crowd Saturday at Ohio State

Penn West Energy Trust Announces Plans for Corporate Conversion, Increases to Capital Program, and Changes to Monthly ...

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 8, 2010) - (TSX:PWT.UN) (NYSE:PWE) Fueled by a deepening inventory of light oil-weighted development opportunities across western Canada, Penn West Energy Trust (" Penn West ") has been actively evolving from an income trust model and to an exploration and production model poised for sustained growth. A key area of focus for Penn West has been the large ...

USF excited about opportunity to face Florida

TAMPA — Skip Holtz relishes the opportunity to take South Florida into The Swamp for the Bulls' long-awaited shot at playing Florida. Win or lose on Saturday, the USF coach says it's just one game and won't determine whether this season is a success or failure.

USF excited about opportunity to face Florida

TAMPA — Skip Holtz relishes the opportunity to take South Florida into The Swamp for the Bulls' long-awaited shot at playing Florida. Win or lose on Saturday, the USF coach says it's just one game and won't determine whether this season is a success or failure.

Fort Myers PD mourns death of K9 officer

Flags fly at half-staff at Fort Myers PD as the department mourns the loss of one of its own.

News Wrap: Fla. Pastor Sticking to Quran-Burning Plans

Listen to the Audio In other news Wednesday, Pastor Terry Jones says he will continue with plans to burn Qurans on the anniversary on 9/11 despite opposition from around the world. In Afghanistan, hundreds flocked to the Kabul Bank to withdraw savings after two directors were forced to step down after allegations of corruption surfaced. HARI SREENIVASAN: The pastor of a small church in Florida ...

USF Bulls ready to run with No. 8-ranked Florida Gators

By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Wednesday, September 8, 2010 They have to play the game at high noon. They have to play the game at Florida Field. They have to play the game in front of the largest collection of unhappy fans you can imagine. Given all of that, isn't there any way the USF Bulls can play the University of Florida last week? Now those Gators, USF could beat. You know, the ...

FSU-Oklahoma marks first Stoops vs. Stoops for brothers

By Brian Landman, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 8, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — When he finally decided to accept the job as Florida State's defensive coordinator, Mark Stoops naturally telephoned his confidante and brother Bob, the coach at Oklahoma. "I'm going to do this," he said. "That's great. Congratulations." Moments later, Bob called back. "You realize I'm not going to talk to you for a ...

Ferrari World theme park built for speed in Middle East

Back in the pre-recession go-go days, virtually every major theme park company (except Disney) and wannabe player had billion-dollar plans for the United Arab Emirates: Universal Studios, Six Flags, Legoland, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Warner Bros., DreamWorks and Marvel. So far, none of those parks has opened for business in the Middle East’s desert oasis playground. But [...]

Florida church defiant

GAINESVILLE (Florida) - A SMALL Florida church on Wednesday shrugged off a wave of global outrage and vowed to go ahead with a Quran burning ceremony, as local officials drew up plans to tamp down the protest. Condemnation rained in from top US officials, the military, the Vatican and other religious leaders, but the church refused to rethink plans to torch the Islamic holy book on the ...

Florida football news: Running backs address fumbling problem

With all of the attention on Mike Pouncey's struggles in the season opener, the Florida Gators running backs' fumbling problem has gone almost unnoticed.

Florida imam hopeful church will call off Koran-burning event

Imam Muhammad Musri of Orlando meets with the Rev. Terry Jones and says they found common ground in the denunciation of terrorism. Jones, however, still plans to burn the Muslim holy book. Imam Muhammad Musri, president of the Islamic Society of Central Florida in Orlando, emerged from a meeting with the Rev. Terry Jones on Wednesday hopeful that the fervently anti-Islam church leader would call ...

Florida Marlins doctor finds no structural damage in Josh Johnson's right shoulder

Florida pastor not backing down on Quran-burning

GAINESVILLE (Florida), Sept 9 — An obscure US Christian pastor whose plan to burn copies of the Koran on September 11 has sparked an international outcry said yesterday he will go ahead with the event despite warnings it will endanger American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Pastor Terry Jones, leader of a tiny Protestant church in Gainesville, ...

Florida pastor not backing down on Quran-burning

GAINESVILLE (Florida), Sept 9 — An obscure US Christian pastor whose plan to burn copies of the Koran on September 11 has sparked an international outcry said yesterday he will go ahead with the event despite warnings it will endanger American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Pastor Terry Jones, leader of a tiny Protestant church in Gainesville, ...

Florida State linebacker Robinson arrested

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State starting linebacker Mister Alexander was arrested for missing a court date for driving without a license. Alexander, who is from Texas, was arrested Tuesday for failure to appear, a spokesman for the Leon County sheriff's office said. The athlete turned himself in after learning about a warrant for his arrest. He was released on $125 bail. A court date is set for Sept ...

Seven Tampa Bay area banks cited as vulnerable to failing

By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Seven Tampa Bay area banks are viewed as "troubled" and most vulnerable to failing based on a new analysis from BauerFinancial. The Coral Gables financial firm rates banks every quarter on a five-star system that looks at loan losses and assets, among other financial criteria. Receiving zero out of five-stars were: Cortez ...

Hundreds show up to Fort Myers job fair

FORT MYERS : Hundreds of people attended a job fair in Fort Myers Tuesday, even though only two-dozen positions were available. But despite those tough odds, some say the fair is a sign the economy is turning around.

Florida-Based Financial Agent Pleads Guilty in Municipal Bid-Rigging Probe

A Florida-based agent for a financial products company pleaded guilty to rigging bids for investments sold to states and local governments, the sixth person to admit participating in an industrywide conspiracy to profit at taxpayer’s expense.

Florida pastor's plan to burn Muslim holy book sparks opposition across South Florida

Counter events planned across region Virgil Villalta believes his son, a U.S. soldier who left last week to return to his post in Kuwait, is fighting for many things dear to our country, including a Florida pastor's rights to burn the Muslim holy book on the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Florida pastor's plan to burn Muslim holy book sparks opposition across South Florida

Counter events planned across region Virgil Villalta believes his son, a U.S. soldier who left last week to return to his post in Kuwait, is fighting for many things dear to our country, including a Florida pastor's rights to burn the Muslim holy book on the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Homestead-Miami off 2011 IndyCar schedule

Homestead-Miami Speedway is off the 2011 Indy Racing League schedule, a decision that some of the series' top drivers are not thrilled about.

3 charged with operating prostitution business

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) -- Three local residents faced a judge on charges related to operating a high-end prostitution business in South Florida.