West Bank settlements loom as Mideast peace talks head for Jerusalem

Adding a day of talks in Jerusalem is thought to demonstrate the seriousness of the Mideast peace talks between Hillary Clinton, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Mahmoud Abbas. A moratorium on West Bank settlement construction expires Sept. 26.

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Audio slideshow! USF prepares for Gators

It's back!! We have our first audio slideshow of the new season, as Times online sports editor Frank Pastor and I talk about USF's season-opening win against Stony Brook and look ahead to Saturday's trip up to Gainesville to play the No. 8 Gators. Lots of great pics from the Times' Scott McIntyre, so please check it out. ...

Florida plummets, Boise State gains ground in Top 25

Florida dropped four spots to No. 8 after a sloppy 34-12 victory against Miami (Ohio).

Death row inmate sues victims' family

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A Florida death row inmate lost his lawsuit claiming the pickup truck for which he killed his victims is rightfully his. Death row - Florida - Crime and Justice - Death Penalty - Opposing Views

Miami-Ohio St. Preview

Ohio State's stunning upset of Miami in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl didn't just give the Buckeyes their first national title in 32 years, it helped one of college football's flagship programs return to perennial powerhouse status. The Hurricanes are hoping a win in Columbus can have the same effect.

Woman Mistakenly Arrested, Jailed

A Florida woman disembarking a cruise ship with her 9-month-old son is mistakenly arrested on a warrant for prostitution and drug possession.

Florida plummets, Boise State gains ground in Top 25

No. 8 Florida dropped four spots after a sloppy 34-12 victory against Miami (Ohio) and Boise State has gained seven first-place votes to close in on No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Ohio State as the top three in the first regular season Associated Press football poll.

Fort Myers school earns accreditation

Father Anglim Academy is pleased to announce that the school is now accredited through the Florida Catholic Conference.

USF baseball adds former big-league pitching coach Hernandez

TAMPA The University of South Florida baseball team hired former Major League pitching coach Chuck Hernandez to be its pitching coach, head coach Lelo Prado announced Tuesday.

Two in a Row for Townsend

Frederick, MD - Frederick Keys first baseman Tyler Townsend has been named Carolina League Player of the Week for games played between August 30th and September 5th.

University of Miami's party school rep drops

"I know a girl everyone calls Firecrotch," drawls Alex, a blond, 21-year-old surfer chick wearing flip-flops and a loosely braided side ponytail. "And it's not because she's a redhead." "She was at a house party, was really tanked, and about to piss her pants. The line for the bathroom wa...

4 Arrests In South Florida Prostitution Ring Bust

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Boca Raton Police Department have arrested four Broward residents for allegedly running a prostitution ring.

Four Roads Announces New Calendar and Event Management Application to Extend Telligent Platform

TAMPA, FLORIDA--(Marketwire - 09/07/10) - Four Roads , a technology consultancy and professional services firm, announced today the release of Chronos, a new calendar and event management application to extend the Telligent Evolution social platform. Launched in 2007, Four Roads is dedicated to helping customers build a dynamic online presence through social media. With customers ranging from ...

Orlando's gay community center open to all, director says

Randy Stephens took over as executive director of the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Community Center of Central Florida in May. A former attorney and lobbyist, Stephens moved to Orlando in 1999 and became politically active in the Human Rights Campaign.

Miami-Born Football Player Dies In Colorado Crash

A Miami-born football player who played for the University of Wyoming died in car accident Monday when the pick up truck he was riding in careened off a Colorado highway, officials with the university said in a statement.

West County booters poised for strong soccer season

The West County has long been a hot-bed for boys high school soccer, thanks in large part to the strong El Mo teams of the early 90’s, and the nearly two decades of dominance enjoyed by Analy.

FHP: Custody Battle Ends In Disney Parking Lot

Troopers said they were called to the Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Tuesday morning for a custody fight that ended in the theme park's parking lot.

Deputies: North Fort Myers man pulls gun on woman who refused kiss

A North Fort Myers man was arrested Monday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill after deputies say he pulled a gun on a...

UTEP Named Tops for Hispanic MBAs

HispanicBusiness Magazine has named the University of Texas at El Paso the top graduate business school for Hispanics in the nation, ahead of New York University, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Miami and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Florida comes to town; check tax records

The Arkansas Republican Party is bringing in a Florida resident for a GOP campaign fund-raiser Sept. 19. Maybe they could sit him down for a round of tax-related questions along with gubernatorial nominee Jim Keet. We're talking, of course, about Mike Huckabee. The county assessor's records currently show that the Huckabee manse on Silverwood Trail in North Little Rock carries a homestead ...

New link on USF Bulls page

You might have noticed a new feature on Tampabay.com's USF Bulls page . We've added a widget from APtop25.com, which will show Bulls coverage from papers near and far. It also links into the APtop25.com site, which has interactive polls and other content, including pages devoted to every school in Division I-A.

Florida Senate candidates release new ads

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist released his first ad of the general election on Tuesday. (CNN) - Two of Florida's three Senate candidates are out Tuesday with their first television ads of the general election. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was elected as a Republican but is running as an independent candidate, literally walks the line [...]

Florida Senate candidates release new ads

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist released his first ad of the general election on Tuesday. (CNN) - Two of Florida's three Senate candidates are out Tuesday with their first television ads of the general election. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was elected as a Republican but is running as an independent candidate, literally walks the line [...]

Amscot Financial helps keep ed foundations humming

TAMPA -- Every little bit helps. That's the philosophy driving Amscot Financial's annual "Just a Dollar" campaign to benefit the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. This year's drive has raised more than $116,000. That means $31,000 for the Hillsborough Education Foundation; nearly $14,000 for Pinellas; $5,586 for Pasco; and $1,521 for Hernando. The money was donated $1 at a time by ...

TS Hermine moves farther into Texas

MIAMI, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Hermine moved deeper into southern Texas bringing heavy rains and 40 mph winds, forecasters said Tuesday. Tropical Storm Hermine - Texas - Tropical cyclone - Mexico - Rio Grande

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.

Key Bank robbed on northwest side

Police believe this latest bank robbery matches the description of several recent bank robberies in the area. According to metro police, the Key Bank branch on Lake Circle Drive near West 86th Street and Township Line Road, was robbed Tuesday morning.

Florida's black voters could hold key to year's elections

Will Obama-inspired voters return to polls this year? Florida's statewide elections this year could hinge on how many black voters, drawn to the polls for the first time by Barack Obama's 2008 presidential candidacy, remain engaged in politics and how many stay home.

Florida State's Trail of Spears: Seminoles Look To Upset Oklahoma Sooners

TAMPA—It's been almost ten years since FSU and Oklahoma squared off in the 2001 Orange Bowl in Miami. What will arguably be remembered as one of the most lackluster BCS Championships, Florida State came in as heavy favorites in a much contested season where Florida State lost to 11-1 Miami, yet still managed to play for a National Title. Florida State entered the contest as heavy favorites ...

Florida State's Trail of Spears: Seminoles Look To Upset Oklahoma Sooners

TAMPA—It's been almost ten years since FSU and Oklahoma squared off in the 2001 Orange Bowl in Miami. What will arguably be remembered as one of the most lackluster BCS Championships, Florida State came in as heavy favorites in a much contested season where Florida State lost to 11-1 Miami, yet still managed to play for a National Title. Florida State entered the contest as heavy favorites ...

Ex-cop accused of groping woman takes plea deal

Former Orlando officer Brandon Loverde was found guilty of a misdemeanor — disorderly conduct — and he agreed to give up his Florida law-enforcement certification. A former Orlando police officer accused of groping a nursing woman's breast took a plea deal this morning and was found guilty of a misdemeanor — disorderly conduct.

Pricey ferns stolen in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS: A woman said someone stole two expensive staghorn ferns from her front yard Monday.

Miami Beach Real Estate Keeping Ready For Investment

If you are planning to invest in Miami Beach real estate for sure you will end up successful. Though there are lots of features that you need to understand before you attempt to invest you can be sure to achieve your goal in the end.

Florida Neighborhoods Fight Plans for Biofuel Plant

A county zoning commission in Florida rejected a proposal that would have opened the door for a jatropha seed-crushing business near Delray Beach, the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel said.

Florida Gators need more from the running game, too

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Return of Photo Treasure Hunt: Construction of the Universal Orlando mega-garage

A former staple of the Theme Park Rangers blog was the Photo Treasure Hunt, pictures found in the Orlando Sentinel archives. I’m not sure where or how we lost our way on that project, but as a Labor Day Resolution (What? You still haven’t made yours?),

A.M. Ohio State University links: Ken Dorsey and Ohio fans' memories

Former Miami quarterback Ken Dorsey remembers his not-so-welcome reception as a member of the Cleveland Browns.

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim's truck

A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who petitioned to keep a vintage pickup he was convicted of killing a couple to steal.

Florida Plans Hearing on Citizens' Rate Increases

Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation will hold a hearing on proposed rate increases for several lines of insurance from Citizens Property Insurance Corp. at 1 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2010, in ...

Suspect In Family Massacre Planned To Kill Himself

The man accused in a shooting rampage on Thanksgiving Day in Jupiter that claimed the life of four of his family members fled to the Florida Keys to commit suicide. In new documents released last week, Paul Merhige ordered a copy of Final Exit: The Practicalities of Self-Deliverance and Assisted Suicide for the Dying from a Border's Express in Key West on December 1st.

Miami Restaurants Find Secret to New York Pizza

Miami pizza and bagel shops say shipping in water is worth it. Bagel - New York City - New York - United States - Business

Horse Slaughter Rally in Miami-Dade

Owners and activists hold demonstration at hearing for accused horse butchers. Miami - Florida - United States - Miami-Dade - Counties

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, [...]

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim's truck

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted of killing a couple and then petitioned to keep a vintage pickup that belonged to one of the victims.

Protests in Afghanistan over Florida Koran-burning

A small group associated with a fringe Christian church in Florida is planning to burn Korans on Sept. 11--and is now the subject of outraged protests in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan warned that the anti-Islamic action could hurt troops in the volatile region. "It could endanger troops and it could [... ]

ALDI grocery chain holding Broward County job fairs Tuesday and Friday

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim’s truck

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted

Florida inmate loses appeal for victim's truck

A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted of killing a couple and then petitioned to keep a vintage pickup that belonged to one of the victims.

Rex, Woody Visit Sealed Revis Deal For Jets

Darrelle Revis and Rex Ryan looked at each other, huddled in a conference room in Florida, and immediately knew they had the same game plan. The New York Jets' star cornerback wanted to get back on the football field.