Bulk sales of condos accelerate in South Florida

Regulators on Friday shut down a small Florida bank, bringing to 119 the number of U.S. bank failures this year amid mounting loan defaults.

Crist says that he's still on call as governor

By Steve Bousquet, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Friday, September 10, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — In his final months as governor, Charlie Crist is phoning it in — literally. As his U.S. Senate campaign shifts into high gear, Crist's official daily work schedule shows him spending less and less time as governor, and more and more time checking in with his aides from the campaign trail. Crist's ...

Miami Suggests Tougher Standards For Student Groups

A task force at Miami University has recommended tougher standards for student groups after three sororities were punished for unruly behavior.

Preview: A look at Florida vs. USF

USF at Florida

Scouting Rutgers vs. Florida International

Rutgers (1-0) vs. Florida International (0-0). Saturday, 8 p.m.; FIU Stadium, Miami.

Today in History September 10, 2010

Today is Friday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2010. There are 112 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 10, 1960, Hurricane Donna, a dangerous Category 4 storm, struck the Florida Keys. (In the days that followed, Donna crossed over the Florida Peninsula and headed northward, subjecting the East Coast to hurricane-force winds; the storm was blamed for 364 deaths.) On this ...

Florida church says Koran burning cancelled

GAINESVILLE, Florida: A tiny Florida church on Friday sought to quell a storm of protest saying its threatened Koran burning was cancelled, as President Barack Obama pleaded for religious tolerance.

Florida Pastor Still Wants Meeting on New York Islamic Center

The pastor of a small Florida church who put off a scheduled Koran burning said the failure of a New York imam to contact him hasn’t dissuaded him from seeking a meeting about an Islamic center proposed for a site near the World Trade Center site.

Impact Faces Miami FC Saturday

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - The Montreal Impact (9-10-7) faces the Miami FC (3-11-11) on Saturday, at Lockhart Stadium, in Fort Lauderdale (7:30 pm, miamifc.com).

Jet Blue plane reports problem after takeoff in FL

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A New York-bound Jet Blue flight landed safely at a South Florida airport after the pilot reported smelling smoke in the airplane. Jet Blue flight 578 took off from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport...

West Virginia Vs. Marshall: Stopping The Running Game Is Key For Mountaineers

When new Marshall head coach Doc Holliday decided to walk away from his associate head coaching position at West Virginia in order to become the leader of the Herd, he did so knowing that he had two very talented sophomore running backs awaiting him in Huntington. Those two players were Martin Ward and Andre Booker. Ward was the big name of the two. The well built running back, who came to ...

Deputy shoots and kills dog

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) -- All seem to agree that a South Florida deputy used necessary deadly force when he shot and killed a pitbull after it became aggressive towards a crowd of people.

Tampa Bay home prices hit 10-year lows in August, report says

By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 10, 2010 Home prices in the Tampa Bay area fell to a 10-year low in August, according to a report Friday from Ybor City consultancy Home Encounter. Home Encounter estimates that area sales prices averaged $89 per square foot last month, down 7 percent from a year ago and down 4 percent from July. Home prices and total home sales fell ...

Florida church says Koran burning off, as Obama urges calm

A tiny Florida church Friday sought to quell a storm of protest saying its threatened Koran burning was cancelled, as President Barack Obama pleaded for religious tolerance.

Florida church says Koran burning off, as Obama urges calm

A tiny Florida church Friday sought to quell a storm of protest saying its threatened Koran burning was cancelled, as President Barack Obama pleaded for religious tolerance.

Florida Gators prepare for 'best team in the country' in South Florida Bulls

Iconic 9/11 figures: Where are they now?

Whatever happened to the fireman who stood with President Bush at the World Trade Center? Find out the latest on 10 people whose images gripped the world during 9/11 and its aftermath. World Trade Center - George W. Bush - United States - September 11 2001 - President

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - As Central Florida junior receiver A.J. Guyton sat and watched Boise State defeat Virginia Tech on Monday night, he kept thinking back to the impact that his Knights' upset of North Carolina State had three years ago.

FSU Student Fights off Attacker in San Luis Park

16 year old arrested, charged with attempted kidnapping

Social media inflames news cycle of Quran burning

The swelling story of a tiny Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran is raising questions of news judgment not only for the media, but for Web users and readers, too.

Florida pastor sets imam deadline on mosque talks

A Florida pastor who has triggered a global firestorm over a threat to burn the Koran, on Friday gave a New York imam two hours to agree to hold talks on moving a planned mosque.

Florida pastor sets imam deadline on mosque talks

A Florida pastor who has triggered a global firestorm over a threat to burn the Koran, on Friday gave a New York imam two hours to agree to hold talks on moving a planned mosque.

Florida pastor sets imam deadline on mosque talks

A Florida pastor who has triggered a global firestorm over a threat to burn the Koran, on Friday gave a New York imam two hours to agree to hold talks on moving a planned mosque.

Fort Myers police dog's funeral service Thursday

A funeral service for Fort Myers Police K9 Rosco will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at McGregor Baptist Church located at 3750 Colonial Blvd.

Denison to face Florida's Belle Glades Saturday

Each week in the Denison locker room, there are fliers hanging in the stalls referring to the upcoming opponent. This time around, there is a noticeably different tone to the slogan standing out on lime-green paper, since it refers not to a specific team or mascot but an entire state.

USF-UF: Holtz, Meyer share 20-year friendship

Lots more to come in anticipation of Saturday's USF-Florida game in Gainesville, but here's the feature that will run in Saturday's Times, focusing on the friendship between Skip Holtz and Urban Meyer , which goes back 20 years to when Meyer took over for Holtz as receivers coach at Colorado State in 1990. Since then, they've helped each other along in their coaching careers -- Meyer gives Holtz ...

Democrat target of Tea Party speaks his mind

Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson from Orlando, Florida, is known for speaking his mind.

Florida pastor who threatened Quran burn issues new demands

Where to Buy a Home for Less Than $800 a Month

The real estate crash has created some outstanding opportunities for property shoppers.

Florida pastor unclear about Quran burning

The pastor at a Florida church who said he was planning to burn copies of the Quran gave mixed messages Friday over whether he intends to carry out his plans, which have sparked international controversy.

Jet Blue plane reports problem after Fla. takeoff

(AP:FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) A New York-bound JetBlue Airways flight landed safely at a South Florida airport after the pilot reported smelling smoke in the airplane.

Predictions for Miami-Ohio St., more games

No. 12 Miami (1-0) at No. 2 Ohio State (1-0) Remember when Vince Yong went into the Horseshoe and beat the Buckeyes on a last-minute touchdown throw? It's possible to envision Miami junior Jacory Harris delivering his own statement moment on Saturday.

Beverly's Jewelers teams up with Miami Heat

Fort Lauderdale , Fla.—Beverly's Jewelers, the South Florida retailer with three stores in the Fort Lauderdale area, is now the official jeweler of NBA defending champions the Miami Heat . The retailer is also the new presenting sponsor of the Heat's dance team, the Miami Heat Dancers.

Police: Man performed sex act over sleeper

PUNTA GORDA, Fla., Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Police in Florida said they arrested a man who allegedly broke into a woman's apartment and performed a sex act over her while she slept. Florida - Police - Law - Law Enforcement - Fla

More Charges for Former FSU Linebacker Nigel Carr

A former FSU football player arrested this summer and kicked off the team is now facing even more felony charges.

Florida State Recruiting Wish List: Breaking Down the Seminoles Top Targets

Florida State has long been one of the top recruiting schools in the country and things are no different when it comes to the 2011 class. The Seminoles hold commitments from 5-star prospects James Wilder and Karlos Williams, two of the top overall recruits in the nation. But the school also adds a well-balanced and talented group of prospects to the mix and aren't done yet. Let's breakdown ...

Tampa Yankees-to-Orlando talks ongoing

If an Orlando businessman gets his way, the minor league Tampa Yankees could play in Orlando by 2013.

Joe Maddon receives honorary degree

Inside his office at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida, Lafayette alum and Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon '76 keeps his old Lafayette uniform and a picture of the 1974 Leopards baseball team. Thirty-eight years after he arrived at Lafayette, he can finally add a diploma.

Westchester bound Jet Blue plane reports problem after takeoff

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A New York-bound Jet Blue flight landed safely at a South Florida airport after the pilot reported smelling smoke in the airplane.

ACC Football: Miami and Florida St. Look To Earn Respect In Week 2

The ACC got off to a good start last week going 10-2, but Virginia Tech couldn't come through with a victory in one of the ACC 's biggest non-conference matchups of the season. Now, Miami and Florida State have the chance to bring positive attention to the conference. These are the two schools that ACC officials thought would be in the conference championship game every year, but that hasn't ...

USF fans ready to flock to Gainesville

A stream of gold and green will join the caravan of fans headed to Gainesville Saturday for the first-ever matchup between UF and USF.

Florida Terror Mom: My Son a 'Good Boy'

The Florida mother of one of the FBI's most wanted terrorists, Adnan Shukrijumah, says her son is a "good boy" and that al Qaeda attacks are justified as a "wake-up" to America for its failure to respect God. "Is okay for anybody to do something to wake up a nation or a person when they see them go wrong," Zurah Adbu Ahmed told ABC News. United States - Federal Bureau of Investigation - Al-Qaeda ...

Florida Terror Mom: My Son a 'Good Boy'

The Florida mother of one of the FBI's most wanted terrorists, Adnan Shukrijumah, says her son is a "good boy" and that al Qaeda attacks are justified as a "wake-up" to America for its failure to respect God. "Is okay for anybody to do something to wake up a nation or a person when they see them go wrong," Zurah Adbu Ahmed told ABC News. United States - Federal Bureau of Investigation - Al-Qaeda ...

Boys to the left, girls to the right

Pasco County soon could become a testing ground for the theory that boys and girls learn differently and therefore should learn separately. A group called the Florida Charter Foundation has proposed opening two charter school campuses in Pasco (sites to be determined) where kids would do enrichment activities like art together, but attend core academic courses in single-gender classrooms. The ...

Mural website features Tampa, Sarasota artwork

Armchair art lovers have yet online tool to play with in MuralLocator.org, though it's even more fun as a way of connecting with cool murals in person.

FSU Looking To Rebuild Legacy Against Sooners

When 17th ranked Florida State steps on the field in Norman, Oklahoma Saturday, it will be a rematch of sorts of two programs whose roles have reversed in the last decade.

Cuba leases to bring deepwater drilling within 50 miles of Key West

By next summer, a huge semi-submersible oil rig is expected to be stationed about 40 to 50 miles from Key West for deepwater drilling to explore for oil in the Straits of Florida.

Florida woman found dead on railroad track in Georgia