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Downpour delays Fort Myers High School graduaton

Fort Myers High School students had to wait extra long for their diplomas Saturday, thanks to a torrential downpour that drenched nearly every...

After decades of ranching Florida's cattlemen feeling the squeeze

Florida is the third-largest beef-producing state east of the Mississippi River and ranks 10th in the nation. But it's getting harder for families like the Barthles to keep their family tradition alive as a business.

Did chamber ad confuse Nelsons?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce ad attacking U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson for supporting the Obama administration's health care reform plan appears to confuse Bill Nelson of Florida with Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, some news outlets reported Thursday.

NAACP Passes Resolution in Support of Marriage Equality

(Miami, Florida) The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today released a resolution supporting marriage equality.

Manatees Blitz Miracle Early, Cruise 7-2

MELBOURNE, Fla. - The Brevard County Manatees knocked Miracle starter Madison Boer out of the game in the fourth inning en route to a 7-2 victory over Fort Myers on Saturday night at Space Coast Stadium.

North Fort Myers High takes pride in Class of 2012

Senior class president Saige Abrams told graduates' families and friends that her classmates achieved more academic and athletic success than any in...

Ladarius Gunter making most of opportunity at UM

CORAL GABLES — As Ladarius Gunter's recruiting visit to the University of Miami came to a close, he had already made up his mind.

Junior college transfer Ladarius Gunter making most of opportunity at UM

CORAL GABLES — As Ladarius Gunter's recruiting visit to the University of Miami came to a close, he had already made up his mind. "I think I made my decision," Gunter told his host, linebacker Denzel Perryman.

Photos: Pre-Race From Ironman 70.3 Florida

Lance Armstrong will take on his fourth 70.3 of the year this Sunday in Haines City, Florida.

USF softball advances to NCAA regional championship

After weeks of offensive struggles for the University of South Florida softball team, the Bulls' bats produced 12 hits in an 8-3 win over Florida Gulf Coast in the winner's bracket game of the NCAA tournament Gainesville Regional on Saturday.

Chyna Hospitalized After Collapsing Again At Adult Convention

Former WWE Women's Champion Chyna collapsed at a adult convention in Miami, Florida today and admitted to a nearby hospital, TMZ.com reports. It is her third such incident since Thursday.

Cerabino: Rousing Florida's dead bloc is gravely important for Obama, Romney

News item: Florida's Department of State reported this month that there are more than 53,000 dead Floridians who are registered to vote in the upcoming presidential election.

USF baseball avoids sweep, takes No. 4 seed

USF baseball avoided a sweep with a 5-4 win in 12 innings at West Virginia in the final Big East event the Mountaineers will host -- and despite finishing just a game out of first place, the Bulls will have the No. 4 seed in the Big East tournament this week in Clearwater. USF (34-20, 17-10) will open the tournament Wednesday at 8 p.m. against fifth-seeded Connecticut -- a team the Bulls sweep ...

MUGSHOTS: Nine men arrested in latest Fort Myers prostitution sting

The Fort Myers Police Department arrested nine people in a prostitution sting along the Cleveland Avenue corridor on Friday.

Former UM athletic director Paul Dee dies at age 65

Paul Dee, who was University of Miami's athletic director from 1993 to 2008, has died, university officials confirmed Sunday.

USF softball wins, advances to Sunday finals

USF softball has put itself in strong position to advance from this weekend's NCAA regionals, advancing to Sunday's finals with an 8-3 win Saturday against Florida Gulf Coast in Gainesville. USF (47-11) jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first on a two-run, two-out triple by Gina Kafalas, and Lindsey Richardson and Sara Nevins combined to keep FGCU's bats in check; Kenshyra Jackson drove in USF's ...

Community and Discussion

Chyna, who collapsed at an adult convention Friday in Miami, Florida, was kicked out of a hotel party the night before for causing a scene and passing out in the pool.

Florida softball suspends 3 amid NCAA playoffs

The Florida softball team is on the brink of elimination from the NCAA playoffs after three starters were suspended for the rest of the season by coach Tim Walton.

Andy Steven

Chyna, who collapsed at an adult convention Friday in Miami, Florida, was kicked out of a hotel party the night before for causing a scene and passing out in the pool.

Chyna Found Passed Out In Pool Night Before Collapsing At Adult Convention

Chyna, who collapsed at an adult convention Friday in Miami, Florida, was kicked out of a hotel party the night before for causing a scene and passing out in the pool.

Wherever Florida State lands, its reps need to get on same page

Who speaks for Florida State? A misguided trustee? The AD or football coach? Former players? Fans? Tony Barnhart says FSU needs to speak with one voice when it comes to whether to stay in the ACC or go to the Big 12.

Key West Hosts Truman Legacy Symposium

The Conch Republic is home to a weekend symposium honoring the late Present Harry Truman.

Key West cross-country star is heading to Princeton

The high-school days are rapidly running out and so Morgan Nelson, bound in the fall for Princeton University, runs. You may have glimpsed this Key West High senior running in the late afternoon with her cross-country coach and training partner, Terence White, perhaps along Flagler Avenue or near the Southernmost Point, or at the Key West Bight, where they pound the harbor walk in view of early ...

State reverses, no affordable rule for Peary Court

The day before the Key West City Commission was set to make a politically charged decision on whether to require 30 percent of the units at Peary Court be set aside for affordable housing, state officials -- reversing themselves -- said affordability doesn't apply to the gated community.

Fort Myers Miracle win pitchers duel

Pat Dean struck out eight batters and allowed just one run in eight innings to pick up his third consecutive win to guide the Miracle to a 2-1...

New Key West city manager to be chosen on June 4

Key West's city-manager screening committee on Thursday unanimously agreed to recommend five candidates to the City Commission for consideration to succeed Jim Scholl as the city's next top administrator.

County OKs anchoring-zone rules, they go to state

With no boaters on hand Wednesday to kick up a squall, Monroe County commissioners signed off on an ordinance to enact several new managed anchoring zones in Florida Keys waters.

Special session Tuesday focuses on Keys land use

The Monroe County Commission meets in special session May 22 in Key West to discuss land use, U.S. Navy and hurricane evacuation issues.

Marc Middleton

- Christian appeared before last night’s FCW show in Orlando, Florida but did not appear during the show as some WWE talents do when they’re at developmental.

More Details on WWE's NXT Tapings, News from Last Night's WWE Developmental Event

- Christian appeared before last night's FCW show in Orlando, Florida but did not appear during the show as some WWE talents do when they're at developmental.

Gators' NCAA loss sets path for USF softball

USF softball's path at the NCAA regionals in Gainesville took a surprising turn Friday night, as the host Gators, seeded fifth nationally, lost 2-1 to Florida Gulf Coast, meaning the Bulls will face the Eagles today at 1 p.m. for a spot in Sunday's regional finals. USF (46-11) beat Florida and FGCU in the regular season, but the possibility of not having to face the Gators on their home field is ...

USF sending West Virginia out as winners, again

USF has had the odd luck of being West Virginia's final Big East opponent in several sports, but the Bulls haven't been able to deliver a proper goodbye as the Mountaineers move on to the Big 12. It happened in football, when West Virginia rallied to win in the final minute in Tampa in December, and again in men's basketball, when USF closed out its regular season with a rare home loss to the ...

Couple going to Keys, thanks to Dream Foundation

HAINES CITY - Randy Mearkley is taking off with his partner Cathy Schwartz this weekend for a trip to the Florida Keys, thanks to the California-based Dream Foundation.

Florida education news: FCAT, school yearbook, college tuition and more

FCAT: Ninth- and tenth-grade FCAT reading scores rise despite increased passing levels, while FCAT writing performance suffers because of tougher grading rules. Still, public anger mounts as more poor results are predicted. Details from Hernando ,  Pasco and Pinellas . Don't trust the testing industry , former test grader Todd Farley writes in a guest column for the Times . YEARBOOK STIR: Land O ...

Class of '12: South Fort Myers High grad has passion for cultures, travel

South Fort Myers High School 2012 Graduate of Distinction Raina Stevens already has an associate's degree in general studies from Edison State College on top of a jam-packed high school career.

Divers mark 10th anniversary of retired navy ship as artificial reef in Florida Keys

The Spiegel Grove has also had a significant economic impact on Key Largo

Lehigh roll against North Fort Myers in spring football

Despite a sluggish start the Lehigh Lightning cruised to a 32-7 win over the North Fort Myers Red Knights.

Sarasota Pain Management Now Offering Board Certified Pain Doctor for Handling Chronic Pain Syndromes

The best Florida pain clinics offer Board Certified pain doctors to offer patients the greatest chance of success with pain relief. Sarasota Pain Management has a Board Certified physician accepting new patients at (941) 404-7663.Sarasota, Fl (PRWEB) May 19, 2012 The best Florida pain doctors maintain Board Certification to offer patients the greatest chance of success with pain relief. Sarasota ...

Mile Markers

FLORIDA KEYS New FKCC chief signs contract Jonathan Gueverra, the incoming president of Florida Keys Community College, signed a three-year contract with the school on Thursday... read more

Obituaries

PAMALA M. CATALA Pamala M. Catala passed away Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Pam was born Aug. 24, 1948, in Key West; the daughter of a Navy man, she only lived here a short time as a child... read more

Fort Myers police arrest 9 in prostitution sting

Today, the Fort Myers Police Department's Special Investigations Group with the assistance of uniformed officers and detectives conducted a...

USF softball wins, Florida upset in first day of NCAA Tournament

Times staff, wires Friday, May 18, 2012 GAINESVILLE — Senior third baseman Jessica Mouse had two key defensive plays Friday as USF held to beat UCF 1-0 Friday in the NCAA softball region. Florida Gulf Coast upset host and national No. 5 seed Florida 2-1 in the four-team, double-elimination tournament. The Gainesvi lle Sun reported that UF (46-11) indefinitely suspended three starters before the ...

Manufacturing breaks a down trend as unemployment drops in South Florida

Unemployment continues to drop in South Florida, though job growth is slowing. In Miami-Dade, the rate fell below 10 percent, while Broward’s manufacturing industry continued its rebound.

Fla. Keys mayor wants crocodiles out

The mayor of a Florida Keys city wants the state to help remove crocodiles from populated areas of the islands.

FSU Young Alumni Awards

FSU honored 30 of its best and brightest alumni Friday 5-18-12

Documents shed new light on Trayvon Martin killing

ORLANDO, Florida: Trayvon Martin was shot through the heart at close range. George Zimmerman had a broken nose, bruises and bloody cuts on the back of his head.

Half of Florida high school students fail reading test

MIAMI (Reuters) - Nearly half of Florida high school students failed the reading portion of the state's new toughened standardized test, education officials said on Friday. Results this year from the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test showed 52 percent of freshman students and 50 percent of sophomores scored at their grade levels. Students in the 10th grade must pass the exam in order to ...

Safe Haven Announces Three New Videos to Further Awareness in the Communities

Safe Haven announces three new videos to further awareness in the communities.Miami Florida (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 A Safe Haven for Newborns wishes to acknowledge Laura and Kelly, students from the Netherlands, for their volunteer contribution in producing three public service announcements and distributing Safe Haven Awareness materials at Miami-Dade College in Miami, Florida.The videos focus on ...

Florida Keys mayor wants crocodile gone

ISLAMORADA, Fla., May 18 (UPI) -- A mayor in the Florida Keys says he wants crocodiles removed from areas occupied by humans for the safety of children and pets.

Weekend lane closures scheduled for Fort Lauderdale beach

Two charity events could put a crimp in your travel plans if you're headed to Fort Lauderdale beach during the morning this weekend.
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