| John Mayer jets back to Miami to meet Jennifer Aniston | |
London, May 10 : Former 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston is spending a second romantic weekend with the new man in her life - John...
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| Artificial reef near Miami is cemetery, diving attraction |
A pair of porkfish and sergeant major fish swim near a section of the Neptune Memorial Reef 45 feet under the surface Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 3.25 miles off the coast of Key Biscayne, Fla. Creators...
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| Ex-manager says OJ Simpson confessed |
O.J. Simpson for many years is the latest former crony to write a tell-all book, this one alleging a groggy Simpson, high on marijuana, confessed to killing his ex-wife after he was acquitted.Mike...
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| Immigration roundup in Florida targets sham marriages |
ORLANDO, FLA. -- The four-tiered cake the newlyweds were about to cut was plastic. The glasses and plates on the reception table were empty. And the bride wore casual shoes under her wedding gown....
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| Pelican slams into, injures swimmer in Florida |
TREASURE ISLAND - An Ohio woman is recovering after a pelican slammed into her face while she was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. Debbie Shoemaker of Toledo, Ohio, was swimming Thursday near...
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| Judge reduces house arrest for Huizenga |
H. Wayne Huizenga , successfully petitioned a judge Friday to shorten the yearlong house arrest sentence he got for a drunken-driving conviction.Broward Circuit...
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| Ramirez close to long-term deal with Marlins |
Now it's likely Ramirez will still be with the Marlins when they move into the new ballpark in 2011. His deal would be the most lucrative in franchise history, topping the $61 million, six-year...
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| Naples beats Pembroke Pines Charter 5-2 |
Pembroke Pines Charter 5-2 to win the Class 4A state title Saturday.The win gives Naples (28-3) a state-best tenth title.With the gamed tied 2-all entering the sixth, the Eagles loaded the bases with...
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| A-Rod makes progress in Florida rehab |
Red Wings roll past Stars 4-1 in West finals opener If he gets the go-ahead after his MRI he could be cleared to start playing rehab games in extended spring training.On Saturday, Rodriguez took 65...
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| Kids, mom lived with 90-year-old |
MADISON, Wis. - Two children and their mother lived for about two months with the decaying body of a 90-year-old woman on the toilet of their home's only bathroom, on the advice of a religious...
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| Gas Continues Record-Breaking Rise |
The surge in the price of oil continued to push gas prices higher overnight Friday, as AAA found the price of regular gas jumped to a record $3.69 per gallon.The price at the pump dipped by a couple...
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| 4 Pets Dead In Fire At Orange Co. Home |
Four pets died in an fire in Orange County early Saturday morning.The fire started around 2:15 a.m. at a home on Spencer Street, in Medallion Estates.Fire crews were able to contain the fire to the...
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| Cockfighting Ring Raided In Miami-Dade |
MIAMI -- Miami-Dade police said they have busted a major cockfighting ring.Detectives said the ring was being operated at Southwest 202nd Avenue just south of 136th Street.Police took more than 40...
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| Two Fantasy 5 players share $251,923 top prize |
Two Fantasy 5 players share $251,923 top prize Currently Viewed 19 hrs ago - 2 days ago - 3 days ago - 4 days ago - 5 days ago - 6 days ago - 6 days ago - 8 days ago - 9 days ago...
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| Feds indict 11 in online prescription drug scheme |
News ) - Federal prosecutors charged 11 people with running an Internet prescription drug operation accused of taking in $77 million and illegally dispensing 44 million doses of medication.A 73-count...
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| Coastal Fla. county fires emergency management director |
Tom Leto approved for the woman. The overtime was the most received by any county employee - other than firefighters and paramedics - in a 13-month span.Leto was fired Friday. He oversaw emergency...
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| Maturing Olsen revives career with surprising Marlins |
Scott Olsen was pitching as if double-parked. He threw a strike, caught the return toss from his catcher, took one step back to reposition himself on the rubber and looked in for another signal.The...
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| 1 Mega Money player wins $800,000 top prize |
News ) - One ticket matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball number to collect $800,000 in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.The winning ticket was bought...
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| Miami agrees to pay wrongfully convicted man $2.2 million |
Jerry Frank Townsend spent 22 years in prison after he was convicted of the crimes in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. DNA evidence exonerated him and he was freed in...
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| Dream optimistic about drawing in new fans |
Just off a surprising playoff run by the city's NBA team, is Atlanta ready to embrace another pro basketball team? Atlanta's new WNBA franchise tips off next weekend, having learned one big lesson...
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| Boynton holdup leads to I-95 police chase |
Boynton Beach Friday night and led police in wild pursuit down Interstate 95. Two of the suspects were arrested in Deerfield Beach late Friday after they bailed from their van in the area of...
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| Man shot in Belle Glade early Saturday morning |
Palm Beach County Sheriff's investigators are working a shooting that occurred around 7 a.m. near the corner of 8th Street and Avenue D in Belle Glade, police said in a press release. When...
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| Postal Workers Help Stamp Out Hunger |
Postal workers across the country hoped for the public's help in collecting food for the hungry.The country's largest food drive, "Stamp Out Hunger," was in its 16th year.Carriers delivering mail...
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| Volusia School Lunches Could Cost More, Thanks To Rise In Food Prices |
Students in Volusia County schools could be paying more for meals in the cafeteria in the 2008-09 school year.School officials told the Daytona Beach News Journal the increase was needed to offset...
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| 3 arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase, firing at officers |
I was just reading the Spirituality Examiner's post on a college essay contest on "Modern Love." The underlying message about non-commitment and a fear of monogamy may seem...
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| Perry leads 3 by 1 shot at The Players Championship |
(AP Photo/Stephen Morton)Kenny Perry leans back as he watches his birdie putt attempt miss the cup on the 15th green during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra...
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| Republicans Court Hispanics In Orlando |
The Hispanic Leadership Council of the Republican Party of Florida scheduled its first conference ever in Orlando Saturday, an initial step the party hoped would take back lost territory in Central...
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| Tae kwon do athlete hopes to kick her way to Olympics |
Beijing ."That took the world by surprise and she has continued to develop as a fighter," Askinas said. "Her extensive international experience at a young age helped her earn an Olympic spot this...
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| 80 arrested in crackdown on marriage fraud firms |
ORLANDO - More than 80 people were arrested in a federal sweep of four companies that allegedly arranged fraudulent marriages to earn immigrants citizenship, even organizing wedding photos with...
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| Sleepwalking defense works in Orlando case |
ORLANDO - Justin Cox says he was sleepwalking when he touched a 12-year-old's upper thigh at a friend's house one night in 2006. He told an Orange County jury that he would never do something like...
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| Missing Florida girl found in El Paso |
EL PASO -- A missing 15-year old girl from Florida is found by police in El Paso. Morgan Amanda Leppert was reported missing out of Putnam County, Florida late last month. She was with her 22-year...
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| Brother of Jets safety fatally shot in Florida |
"Abram learned this afternoon that his brother has been killed; the circumstances of his death are still unclear," the Jets said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Abram and his...
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| Shields pitches 1-hitter, Longoria homers in ninth for Rays |
Mike Napoli of an extra-base hit in the third, Shields faced just 28 batters - one over the minimum and a Rays record for a complete game."Spectacular," Maddon said. "Just totally in command."Angels...
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| Florida Roadside Alerts to Target Those Suspected of Injuring, Killing Officers |
Roadside electronic signs used to broadcast Amber Alerts and traffic reports will now be used to relay information on those suspected of violence against police officers. Gov. Charlie Crist signed...
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| South Florida casinos give away cars to lure gamblers and keep them coming |
The Seminole Casino is giving a car away every day in May. Here is one of the cars that they will give to a lucky winner. This is in front of the casino's main...
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| Marlins look to injury prone Jacobs for big numbers |
Mike Jacobs pulled up limping on his way to second base Wednesday, his thoughts weren't on a 2007 injury that sidelined him for five weeks or a finger sprain from which he only recently returned. He...
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| Mobile Christian Library Hits Tampa Streets |
Jack Ryan is putting a new twist on an old saying. "Build it, and they will come," he says of the mantra from the film "Field of Dreams." "Well, we've built it, and now we'll come to you." It's...
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| Man settles first suit over false imprisonment; Broward Sheriff |
A $2.2 million settlement Thursday evening ended Jerry Frank Townsend's battle with the city of Miami after being falsely convicted of murder and rape and spending more than two decades in prison....
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| Florida State beats Savannah State 23-4 |
Savannah State 23-4 on Friday night.Florida State (41-8) set a season high for runs in the game. The Seminoles took the lead after a six-run first inning, and didn't look back.Florida State scored at...
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| Cuba increases medal count in Judo championships |
Oritia Gonzalez to win the United States' first gold and only medal of the day.USA Judo has collected three medals - one bronze, one silver, and one gold - in the first two days of competition."We...
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| Men charged with firing at Boynton Beach police caught in Broward |
Boynton Beach were arrested in Deerfield Beach on Friday night after a massive search that included dozens of deputies, helicopters and dogs. A Broward Sheriff's Office official said no one was...
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| Dyer Confident Commuter Rail Will Roll Forward |
-- Plans to build commuter rail are full speed ahead, according to local leaders.Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said the most crucial link is nearly in place. Federal dollars from Washington were...
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| Police rule out man questioned at Aventura Mall about attacks |
Boca Raton and two murder victims found there was not the man who committed the carjacking, the victim in that case told police. The 30-year-old woman who was carjacked and robbed Aug. 7 after...
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| Student Forced To Hold Sign Following Suspension From School |
-- A parent publicly punished her own son Friday by forcing him to hold a sign for the crime he's committed.Clay Figueroa, 10, was suspended from school for threatening to bring a knife.Figueroa's...
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| Fort Lauderdale area ranks 10th nationally in eBay sales |
Broward County on its top 10 list for sellers in 2007. The area ranked 10th on the list: 39,623 residents sold 2,838,954 items for a total of $631,845,063 last year. Home furnishings and auto parts...
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| Negative Effects Of Ethanol Leaves Boaters Concerned |
-- A fuel additive designed to be more environmentally friendly is causing concern among the boating industry.Ethanol is a grain alcohol that is being blended with gasoline, similar to the fuel you...
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| Police In Deerfield Beach Search For Armed Robbers |
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Police in Deerfield Beach searched for several armed robbers late Friday.Police said it started with a heist at a Burger King along Woolbright Road and Southwest 8th Street...
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| South Florida Judge Recuses Herself In Jenne Case |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida judge has recused herself from a case against the Broward Sheriff's Office because of testimony from the county's disgraced former sheriff.Former Broward...
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| Youth gives way at Players |
Fred Funk , and if the message was about storing up treasures in heaven, the 47-year-old Perry found inspiration from a more tangible prize.Three years ago, Funk won The Players Championship at 48,...
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| Back from the fall, Chelsea Davis eyes trip to Beijing |
Chelsea Davis turns her back to the pool, all 10 toes clinging to the board as it gently rocks up and down.She extends both arms. Then, with a sudden, powerful thrust, she flings herself toward the...
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