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USF softball opens NCAA regional vs. UCF at 3:30
USF softball is back in the NCAA regionals for the first time in four years this afternoon, with a 3:30 first pitch in Gainesville against Central Florida. (You can follow the game online through free live video from UF's official site.) The Bulls (45-11) will face a tough Knights team that went 39-17 and also beat the host Gators, as USF did in March. UCF will throw freshman Mackenzie Audas ...
University of Miami Names Joseph Echevarría Jr. to Its Board of Trustees
CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of Miami has announced that alumnus Joseph J. "J...
Florida's April jobless rate drops to 8.7 percent
Florida's unemployment rate dropped to 8.7 percent even though the state lost jobs in April because thousands of people left the labor force.
Florida's April jobless rate drops to 8.7 percent
Florida's unemployment rate dropped to 8.7 percent even though the state lost jobs in April because thousands of people left the labor force.
Notes: Busy summer for USF soccer players
USF's soccer players are keeping busy this summer, with many participating in national developmental leagues that allow them to play at a high level of competition and travel around the country while maintaining their amateur status as college athletes. USF women's coach Denise Schilte-Brown has at least seven current players and a few alums playing in the United Soccer Leagues' W-League, which ...
USF Library, Other Areas, Slated for Improvements
The library's second floor will be transformed into a learning lab with 300 computer workstations.
Good News For The Florida Commercial Real Estate Market: Convenience Store Expansions Up Ahead
More good news comes to the Florida commercial real estate market as 7-Eleven Inc., the massive convenience store company, will be bring more major business to the Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade County areas as it is set to expand by opening 15 more stores by the end of 2012 with 25 more set for the following year.
Florida searches for non-citizen voters
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 18 (UPI) -- Florida election officials say they'll rely on a federal immigration database to review a list of 182,000 voters they suspect are not U.S. citizens.
Miracle Open Weeklong Homestand Monday
FORT MYERS, FL (May 18, 2012) - The Fort Myers Miracle return to Hammond Stadium on Monday, to begin a jammed packed seven-game homestand.
As Disney World closes scary Snow White ride, kids lose more than memories
By Sean Daly, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 18, 2012 LAKE BUENA VISTA For all the murderous brides, deathly elevators and lost-in-space coasters, nothing at Disney World has ever terrified me more than an old rubber witch. Bulging eyes. Gnarled fingers. Smoker's-cough cackle. She lurks in Snow White's Scary Adventures, a herky-jerky kiddie ride that starts innocently — until your car crashes ...
A cell's first steps: Building a model to explain how cells grow
A collaboration between Lehigh University physicists and University of Miami biologists addresses an important fundamental question in basic cell biology: How do living cells figure out when and where to grow?
Evidence mixed for Zimmerman's self-defense claim
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — When George Zimmerman tries to convince a judge or jury that he shot Trayvon Martin in self-defense, the evidence he'll be able to call on appears to be a mixed bag.
Miracle Set to Welcome 2 Millionth Fan
FORT MYERS, FL (May 18, 2012) - The Fort Myers Miracle will reach an historic milestone on Monday, when they open a seven-game home stand at Hammond Stadium. Sometime prior to the 7:05pm first pitch, the 2,000,000th fan will pass thru the front gates.
When these folks take the stage in Fort Myers, it's no act
'Love Letters' stars nine Southwest Florida couples and the proceeds benefit nine local charities.
University of Miami Names New Members to Its Board of Trustees
The University of Miami has announced that alumnus Joseph J. “Joe” Echevarría Jr. has joined its Board of Trustees. Echevarría, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte LLP, is an alumnus of the UM School of Business Administration.
Elva Diedricksen, 90, Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of New Britain and Madison
Elva Ellie Diedricksen, 90, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of New Britain and Madison, died in Fort Myers on May 2. She was the widow of Alvin "Al" Diedricksen, who...
CFO Jeff Atwater Friday endorsed GOP state Senate candidate Aaron Bean. "“I give Aaron my complete support in his bid for the Florida Senate,” said CFO Atwater. “Aaron is a true conservative candidate who has a record of cutting property taxes and holding government accountable for every dollar spent," Atwater said in a news release. Bean is running for a seat that includes all of Nassau and ...
Music Walk May 18th, in Downtown Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. Tonight is downtown Fort Myers music walk. Here today to tell us more about the event is Andy Howl and Rob Matson, one of the many musical acts you will see.
Fisher says FSU should explore joining Big 12
"If that is what's best for Florida State, then that's what we need to do." Florida State Athletic Director Randy Spetman told the Orlando Sentinel on Friday that his school is "committed" to staying in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Fort Lauderdale postmark soon to be history as postal centers close
Say goodbye to that smudgy black postmark reading "Fort Lauderdale." Bid farewell also to speedier delivery of mail, at least outside South Florida.
Technology Management Concepts will be attending the FEI Summit 2012 in Orlando, Florida on May 20-22 at the Disney Contemporary Resort. TMC will be presenting on behalf of Microsoft at booth #313 in the Expo hall. They will be providing the attendees their expertise on the entire line of Microsoft Dynamics products as well as providing attendees knowledge about “The Cloud” and “Cloud Computing ...
Trayvon Martin's death was 'utlimately avoidable,' Florida report: A.M. News Links
Associated PressA Florida report says Trayvon Martin's death could have been avoided if neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman followed orders.Trayvon Martin's death was 'ulitmately avoidable,' Florida report (New York Daily News) Trayvon Martin's death was "avoidable." That's the conclusion of...
Fort Lauderdale approves incentives to attract manufacturer
BioRamo, LLC, a pharmaceutical manufacturing firm with Texas roots, is considering a move to Fort Lauderdale.
Florida education news: FCAT writing, NCLB tutoring, arts education and more
STUDENT CRITIQUE: Fourth graders at Pasco's Sand Pine Elementary School say the state needs to give kids more time if they are to perform well on the FCAT writing test. (Times photo, Jeffrey S. Solochek) TUTORING TROUBLE: US Education secretary Arne Duncan criticizes Florida's decision to keep paying for NCLB tutoring despite its waiver from the requirement, the AP reports. More from the ...
Tampa area added 12,600 jobs in April
Florida added more than 52,000 jobs in health care and other industries during April as the state unemployment rate continues to decline.
Art House revival welcome addition to Fort Myers scene
The Downtown Diva's about to date herself a little, but if you were around Fort Myers in the late '90s, you remember Art House.
Judge drops man's suit against city
A Key West man's civil lawsuit against the city and two policemen has been dismissed on a technicality. Shahdaroba Rodd, who is representing himself in his claim that the officers falsely arrested... read more
KEY WEST PAL's boxing tourney Saturday The Key West Police Athletic League's Commotion by the Ocean amateur boxing tournament for children and adults will start at 7 p.m.... read more
Divers celebrate Spiegel Grove's 10th anniversary
Divers marked the 10th anniversary of the conversion of a retired Navy ship into an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on Wednesday, heading down to the Spiegel Grove to place the ashes of one of its most ardent admirers.
Paralyzed man still needs a home
As Adam Martin lies on his back in a 10th-floor bed at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, paralyzed by an
Trayvon evidence fails to answer who screamed for help
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - An FBI expert found crucial evidence in the Trayvon Martin case was inconclusive, saying it was impossible to tell if the voice screaming for help belonged to the black Florida teenager or his shooter George Zimmerman just before the neighborhood watch captain pulled the trigger. That detail came from a mass of evidence made public on Thursday in the case that ...
USF shortstop Salvarola in right place at right time
On one point, there is clarity. Sophomore shortstop Kourtney Salvarola is undoubtedly a major reason the University of South Florida earned its first NCAA Softball Regionals berth since 2008.
Reward grows to over $17,000 for soldier's attackers
10 News is the only station to talk one on one with Staff Sgt. Johnny Aparicio about his recovery. The reward now is more than $17,000 in the case to turn in the thugs who beat up Staff Sgt. Aparicio.
Feasibility study proposes rapid transit routes between Manatee and Sarasota counties
A state transportation study has suggested rapid transit buses could link Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Environmentalists demand ‘citizen’s arrest’ of Florida regulatory official
Environmental groups are attacking the secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, claiming he has a conflict of interest because of his previous work handling water pollution matters.
NextGen, Fantasyland drive capital-spending increase for Disney
Spending on a pair of big-ticket projects at Walt Disney World — the "Next Generation Experience" technology initiative and the expansion of the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland section — has sent an already big theme-park construction bill even higher so far this year for theWalt Disney Co.
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Florida non-citizen voter list will be vetted against Homeland Security database
Florida non-citizen voter list will be vetted against Homeland Security database
Fort Lauderdale postmark soon to be history
Say goodbye to that smudgy black postmark reading "Fort Lauderdale." Bid farewell also to speedier delivery of mail, at least outside South Florida.
Unemployment drops again in South Florida but job growth slows
Miami-Dade’s jobless rate returns to single digits for the first time since January 2009. The region is up about 14,000 jobs from a year ago, a slowdown from past months.
2 plead no contest in Florida A&M hazing case
Two former members of the Florida A&M University band pleaded no contest to reduced charges of misdemeanor hazing in the beating of a freshman clarinet player as part of a deal with prosecutors Thursday.
Florida's Tampa Bay area takes on Charlotte, N.C. in our convention city smackdown. Which city gets your vote? Cast your ballot in the poll on the story page and share photos and tips.
Unique Summer Offer Gives New Twist to Old Favorites as Travelers Go Antiquing in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors and locals can uncover treasures beyond the beach this summer as the antique shops of Sarasota join forces to celebrate the 2nd Annual Antiquing in ...
Planning A Central Florida Vacation In May? Don't Miss Ironman 70.3 Florida
POLK COUNTY, Fla., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ironman 70.3 Florida has a new venue this year. On May 20, 2012, this annual event will take place at Lake Eva Park, in Haines City, Florida.Still just minutes ...
Adiós José, now let’s dance Salsa!
Entravision Communications Corporation today debuted Salsa 98.1 on WNUE-FM in the Orlando, Florida market. The station, which used to be José 98.1 , offers a focus on tropical music, bringing the rhythmic beat to the Central Florida region. The format is launching with an improved signal that will reach approximately 1.7 million residents of Central [...]
USF in mix for 6-8 N.C. State transfer Harris
USF coach Stan Heath, who has had great success with transfers from other top-tier programs, may have another coming this summer, as the Bulls are in the mix for Tyler Harris, a 6-foot-8 forward who is leaving N.C. State after one season. Harris, rated as the nation's No. 135 recruit in 2011 by Rivals, has already visited Temple, UAB and Providence, and intends to make an official visit to USF ...
CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted $350,000 to a professor at the University of Miami (UM) School of Business Administration for an innovative study aimed at uncovering cocaine abuse patterns to lead to more effective treatments. ...
Elsevier / Gold Standard's Kay Morgan Awarded NCPCP Highest Honor
TAMPA, Florida, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Morgan honored with The TIME Award for lifetime contributions to NCPDPThe National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), a not-for-profit standards ...
Tangibles, not hypotheticals, drive ACC when it comes to FSU rumors
Will Florida State flee to the Big 12 conference? The perception is it will. Brett McMurphy, on site at the ACC's spring meetings, fails to get any answers out of FSU AD Randy Spetman or ACC commish John Swofford.
Florida tourism number show slight gain in 2012
Florida tourism officials say numbers for the first quarter of the year are up slightly over the same period a year ago.
