Miami Beach developer neighbors settle dispute
The residents of Sunset Islands 3 and 4 have settled their differences with the developers of a mixed-used condo building at the foot of an historic bridge leading into the island community. The...
View ArticleZimmerman attorney wants jury pool sequestered
ORLANDO, Fla. -- George Zimmerman's attorney says he is going to ask a judge to sequester not only the jury but the jury pool in the upcoming trial of the Florida neighborhood watch leader.Attorney...
View Article5 things to know in Florida for May 24
Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.DEFENSE RELEASES PICS, TEXTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CASEGeorge Zimmerman's defense attorneys have released photos...
View ArticleMurder suspect’s death accusations shock to Orlando neighbors
KISSIMMEE -- Ibragim Todashev, the Chechen martial-arts fighter killed by an FBI agent in Orlando on Tuesday, was a bit of a mystery to his neighbors in his modest gated community in Kissimmee.They...
View ArticleTea party vs. old guard in Senate GOP rift
FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2013, file photo, Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, questions Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey,...
View ArticlePBSO seeking man suspected of snatching purse
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man suspected of choking a woman and stealing her purse. On May 10, 2013, the man ran up to the woman, choked her and ran off with her purse. The man...
View ArticleLeBron James Shattered Jordan Myth on Wednesday
LeBron James delivered a win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals when he hit a layup at the buzzer in overtime. Miami prevailed 103-102, and James picked up his ninth career playoff triple...
View ArticleUnited Ways 2013 campaign raises $17.6 million for Orlando-area residents
United Way celebrated the final tally for its yearly community fundraising campaign Thursday -$17.6 million. The donations will help about 360,000 residents of Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties who...
View ArticleDecision coming soon on controversial solar array near prairie
The Alachua County Commission will rule soon on a controversial request to put a solar array into a neighborhood near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park — a project for which the Planning Commission...
View ArticleGraham Center honors Nathaniel Reed 2 others
Nathaniel Reed was recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service's Citizen of the Year Thursday afternoon due to his role in protecting the Florida Everglades for ...
View ArticleTar Heels beat Hurricanes 10-0 in ACC tournament
DURHAM, N.C. - Kent Emanuel threw eight scoreless innings, while Cody Stubbs and Brian Holberton each drove in three runs to help North Carolina beat Miami 10-0 on Thursday in pool play of the Atlantic...
View Article12 sentenced in South Florida grow house operation
MIAMI -- A dozen people have been sentenced in a South Florida grow house operation that ended after the murder of a man suspected of stealing their marijuana, federal prosecutors said...
View ArticleFla. using federal grant money to settle lawsuit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida is dipping into a high-profile federal grant designed to improve the state's schools in order to end a bitter contract dispute.Education Commissioner Tony Bennett earlier...
View ArticleCleared of charges after explosion Florida teen gets full scholarship to...
Kiera, 16-year-old junior, was arrested after the incident, which happened outside about 15 minutes before the school day began. No one was hurt, nor did she cause any damage. The school's resource...
View ArticleHero prom kids say crash changed their lives and their driving
Western High students, from left; Frank Tucker, 17, Amanda Santos, 18, Ashley Wolf, 18, Brittany Carel, 18, and Krista Pulcini, 17, receive awards from the Weston Rotary Club for helping at a roadside...
View ArticleDeath of friend of Boston Marathon suspect shocks scares Orlando neighbors
KISSIMMEE -- Ibragim Todashev, the Chechen martial-arts fighter killed by an FBI agent in Orlando on Tuesday, was a bit of a mystery to his neighbors in a modest gated community here. They knew little...
View ArticleGay community in Orlando applauds Scouts decision
Boy Scouts of America 's decision to lift the ban on gay Scouts is a big step in the right direction, gay community leaders said Thursday. "It's the right thing to do. It shows the Boys Scouts are...
View ArticleBirdman an unlikely difference-maker for Miami in more ways than one
Greg Nelson/SI MIAMI -- The Mohawk had been lacquered and spiked while Chris "Birdman'' Andersen was making his large yet minimalist impact on Game 1 of the Eastern finals Wednesday night. On Thursday...
View ArticleAnimal activist is back in custody
Florida animal rights activist Camille Marino was back in state custody and awaiting extradition to Michigan Thursday on a charge she violated probation by committing wire fraud, authorities ...
View ArticleTaxi Driver Recovering After He Says Passengers Attacked Him
Taxi driver Joseph Gutierrez de Pineres was attacked when he went to collect the fare from two female passengers while driving his cab. He fought them and jumped ...
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