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Some cold-night shelter beds empty

Nov 20, 2008 11:08 am

With temperatures near freezing, managers of local organizations that run cold-night shelters geared up for an onslaught of those seeking refuge from the cold, but the turnout was surprisingly modest.

Exonerated Wilton Dedge inspired Dillon

Nov 20, 2008 10:54 am

As William Dillon hugged family members seconds after being released from jail on bond Tuesday night, an unassuming and unexpected visitor showed up to join the celebration.

Brevard first in graduation rate

Nov 20, 2008 10:53 am

Brevard Public Schools again has the highest graduation rate in the state, according to data released Wednesday by the Florida Department of Education.

Storm gurus come close

Nov 20, 2008 10:53 am

This time, the best-known hurricane prognosticators around nearly hit the mark.

Hospitals start ban on outside smoking

Nov 20, 2008 10:53 am

Brevard County's three major hospital systems starting today have banned smoking on their properties. The move was made in conjunction with the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout.

Housing project still in the works

Nov 20, 2008 6:09 am

QUESTION: What happened with Lucca Village subdivision in Melbourne? ANSWER: The 25-acre Lucca Village subdivision still is in the works, but is moving ahead slowly, as the developer waits for the hou...

11 children now part of families

Nov 20, 2008 6:09 am

Jacqueline Dunham is 44 with three grown children and a fourth who's graduating from high school this year. On Wednesday, the single mother from Palm Bay filled her nearly empty nest when she official...

New drill: installing child seats

Nov 20, 2008 6:08 am

While responding to a T-bone car crash recently, Rockledge firefighter Lt. Patrick McNerney found a 3-year-old girl sitting in an uprooted car seat. He knew the seat hadn't been installed right.

Student suspended as noose studied

Nov 20, 2008 6:08 am

School administrators suspended a Bayside High student for 10 days pending the outcome of an investigation into whether he displayed a noose on campus last week.

Seniors fight rezoning of nearby land

Nov 20, 2008 6:08 am

More than 500 residents of the Palm Bay Colony community are trying to fight off a possible 240-unit multifamily complex on neighboring property at Lipscomb Street and Ersoff Boulevard.

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Judge orders release of 5 in landmark Guant?mo case

Nov 20, 2008 7:58 pm

A federal judge ordered the speedy release Thursday of five Algerian men held for nearly seven years in Guantánamo Bay prison in the latest setback for the Bush administration's controversi...

Closings better than expected for new Miami high-rise condos

Nov 20, 2008 7:28 pm

Miami's latest building boom is creating 22,000 condominium units in the city's urban core, more than double the number built in the last 40 years. But a long-standing question remains: How long will ...

Gun report shuts down Miami-Dade's Juvenile Justice Center

Nov 20, 2008 5:58 pm

Miami-Dade County's Juvenile Justice Center has been evacuated and shut down temporarily after security screeners received conflicting reports that a handgun was smuggled into the complex.

Farming firm announces hostile bid for U.S. Sugar Corp.

Nov 20, 2008 5:58 pm

A Tennessee-based farming company Thursday announced a hostile bid to buy out U.S. Sugar Corp., potentially throwing an enormous wrench into the state's plans to purchase the sugar giant's farming emp...

Gov. Crist proposes universities raise own tuitions

Nov 20, 2008 5:13 pm

Bowing to the pleas of Florida's cash-starved state universities, Gov. Charlie Crist Thursday announced a plan that would give all 11 schools the power to raise tuition by as much as 15 percent yearly...

Cutler Bay delays vote on cameras in shopping center parking lots

Nov 20, 2008 5:13 pm

Cutler Bay officials have deferred until January a measure that would require some shopping centers to install surveillance cameras in their parking lots.

Miami Dolphins sign Erik Walden as special teams help

Nov 20, 2008 4:43 pm

In a move apparently designed to improve their woeful special teams, the Dolphins claimed linebacker Erik Walden off waivers and waived linebacker Rob Ninkovich. Ninkovich spent the 2007 season on the...

Gas falls under $2 a gallon in South Florida

Nov 20, 2008 3:43 pm

Gas has finally dropped to less than $2 a gallon. At least three South Florida gas stations -- ExxonMobil, Valero and Marathon -- off Northwest 119th Street and 17th Avenue are at $1.99.9. ExxonMobil'...

Burger King shareholders meet Thursday in Miami

Nov 20, 2008 1:29 pm

Burger King Corp., the nation's No. 2 hamburger chain, will hold its 2008 annual shareholder meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday in Miami. It will also be webcast.

Miami-Dade board backs plan for Everglades suburb

Nov 20, 2008 1:24 pm

Miami-Dade County's Planning Advisory Board voted 7-3 to recommend that commissioners move the Urban Development Boundary in western Miami-Dade for a new 19,000-person suburb called Parkland.

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Group offers to buy U.S. Sugar

Nov 20, 2008 7:37 pm

A group representing one of the nation's largest owners of farm land is appealing directly to shareholders of Clewiston-based U.S. Sugar, with a $300 per share cash offer.

Dems to demand business plan from Big 3

Nov 20, 2008 7:37 pm

Congressional officials say Democratic leaders have decided to put off a bailout vote for the auto industry until December.

Cape Coral listed in top 10 digital cities survey

Nov 20, 2008 7:07 pm

The City of Cape Coral has been ranked as one of the Top 10 most technology-advanced cities in 2008.

Today in History: November 20th

Nov 20, 2008 6:07 pm

On Nov. 20, 1947, Britain's future queen, Princess Elizabeth, married Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey.

Police search for suspect that knocked down ATM.

Nov 20, 2008 5:37 pm

Police in West Palm Beach are searching for suspects who stole an ATM.

Dunbar Park "Stop the Violence" rally

Nov 20, 2008 4:07 pm

The Fort Myers Police Department will join residents for a "Stop the Violence" rally and march at Dunbar Park Thursday.

Law enforcement on the prowl for traffic violators

Nov 20, 2008 3:07 pm

Think twice before putting the pedal to the metal when you hit the road Thursday

Jim Reif kicks off Red Kettle campaign

Nov 20, 2008 3:07 pm

ABC7 Chief Meteorologist Jim Reif is kicking off the Salvation Army's Collier County Red Kettle Thursday at noon.

Teen survives 118 days without a heartbeat

Nov 20, 2008 2:37 pm

A teen has left the hospital after surviving 118 days without a beating heart.

Cool, dry weather ups fire danger

Nov 20, 2008 2:07 pm

With no rain in sight, fire danger is heating up across Southwest Florida like you wouldn't expect for mid-November.

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Florida biologists want ban on turtle hunting

Nov 20, 2008 7:31 pm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A huge demand for Florida's freshwater turtles in Asia is sparking a debate over harvest limits.

A compromise for the Big 3 bailout?

Nov 20, 2008 6:01 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan group of senators may have reached a deal on emergency loans for Detroit's Big Three automakers.

State GOP leaders tackle pork at pricey beach resort

Nov 20, 2008 3:31 pm

SANTA ROSA BEACH (Bay News 9) -- Florida's Republican lawmakers convened to tackle pork in the state's budget, but their retreat has caused a stir of its own.

Investigators: 'No hope of finding Caylee Anthony'

Nov 20, 2008 3:31 pm

ORLANDO (Bay News 9) -- Investigators in the Caylee Anthony case said Wednesday there is no hope of finding the toddler alive and have ended the search for her.

Lawmakers: faltering economy a blessing in disguise

Nov 19, 2008 9:46 pm

TALLAHASSEE (Bay News 9) -- By almost every measurement, Florida's in trouble: employment is down, foreclosures are up and the budget deficit is bigger than ever.

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Nov 19, 2008 4:46 pm

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School officials eye tax hikes for cigarettes, liquor

Nov 19, 2008 3:16 pm

STATE (Bay News 9) -- School district leaders are hoping to raise money by capitalizing on bad habits.

Economic challenges may force new taxes

Nov 18, 2008 9:16 pm

TALLAHASSEE (Bay News 9) -- State lawmakers are back in Tallahassee, and they may have to get down to business much sooner than planned.

Spokeswoman: Anthonys Have Evidence Caylee Is Alive

Nov 18, 2008 12:46 pm

Meanwhile, a new spokeswoman for the Anthony family said George and Cindy Anthony are putting together a new group to help search for their granddaughter.

More State Stories

Nov 17, 2008 3:31 pm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The State Board of Administration, which manages many of Florida's public investments, has seen its assets plummet by $62-billion in the last 13 months.

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"Twilight" Fever

Nov 20, 2008 5:24 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Before the movies takes a bite out of the box office, some people question its content.

Senate Runoff in Georgia

Nov 20, 2008 3:24 am

All eyes on Georgia as the runoff for the United States Senate race gets closer.

The O2 Option: Investigating oxygen chambers

Nov 20, 2008 3:09 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Its a therapy that gives the Jacksonville Jaguars a quick fix to get back on the field. Now you can take a therapeutic dive too, with the...

Toddler Abused

Nov 20, 2008 3:09 am

A Camden County couple is arrested for abusing their child.

Jacksonville Beach Police Clean-Up Homeless Camps After Complaints.

Nov 20, 2008 12:09 am

This isn't the first time they've had to do this.

Cost-cutting on ebay

Nov 19, 2008 7:39 pm

You can buy many new household items on-line.

Plane Accident at Reynold Park

Nov 19, 2008 5:24 pm

Minor Injuries Reported

Jaguars Performance Fix

Nov 19, 2008 3:09 am

The Jaguars aren't your everyday run of the mill people. They are highly trained and finely tuned athletes. When it gets rough on the field trainers have a secret weapon...

The Future Of Friendship Fountain

Nov 19, 2008 1:39 am

City accepting proposals for changes

Cost-cutting at club stores

Nov 18, 2008 7:09 pm

Shopping at Sam's Club, BJ's and Costco can get you cash back.

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New tack vs default: cutting mortgage principal

Nov 20, 2008 7:40 pm

Some mortgage companies are slashing the amount that borrowers owe, deciding that a permanent cut in the loan balance may pay off if that helps teetering borrowers avoid foreclosure.

Crist proposes university tuition increases

Nov 20, 2008 3:25 pm

Gov. Charlie Crist wants to give each of Florida's 11 state universities the power to raise tuition by up to 15 percent every year.

Police ask for help in identifying man

Nov 20, 2008 2:11 pm

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying the man seen in this photo. He was photographed in the bedroom of a home that was recently burglarized.

It'll be packed tonight for 'Twilight' premiere

Nov 20, 2008 2:10 pm

Just a minute past midnight Thursday, fans will fill Regal Cinemas on Archer Road to get the first viewing of "Twilight," a movie based on the first book in the best-selling series by Stephe...

Another record low for Gainesville

Nov 20, 2008 2:10 pm

Gainesville set another record for low temperatures early Thursday when the official thermometer at the airport hit 29 degrees. The previous low temperature record for this date was 30 degrees and was...

Fed sees economic woes persisting into next year

Nov 20, 2008 1:10 pm

Pounded by a fierce financial crisis, the country is sinking deeper into economic despair and is likely to be in the hole well into next year, forcing more Americans into the ranks of the unemployed.

SFC aims to bust addiction with 'Smokeout'

Nov 20, 2008 12:10 pm

The American Cancer Society event hopes to help smokers quit.

Frosty nights ahead

Nov 20, 2008 11:12 am

Wednesday's low of 28 breaks the record set in 1951

Is solar the right fit

Nov 20, 2008 11:12 am

City Commission to vote on a feed-in tariff proposal today

Police: Downtown club is a problem

Nov 20, 2008 11:12 am

The owner of Decadence was arrested Wednesday along with a dancer.

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

Swinger Site Makes Play For Local TV Time

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

"Life is short. Have an Affair" is the slogan for an online dating service for cheating spouses that claims it will be running TV commercials in Tampa by January.

There's No Denying It, Jackman's One Sexy Guy

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

Hugh Jackman has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2008 - just a week before his epic movie "Australia" hit theaters next Wednesday.

Economy Still Has No Mercy

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

A swarm of dire economic reports on Wednesday pushed the Dow Jones industrials to a five-year low below 8,000 points. What happened? Consumer prices plunged by the largest amount in 61 years, housing ...

Audit Praises Housing Office's Improvements

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

Four years after a scandal that bilked nearly $126,000 from a federal assistance program, the Tampa Housing Authority is being lauded for continuing to improve its Housing Choice Voucher program, form...

Poll: Floridians Say Money OK

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

Recession or no recession, a new poll by Quinnipiac University suggests that most Floridians feel they're in good shape financially.

Plant Plans Curbs On Chemicals

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

The smelly air around a Tampa chemical plant is about to get a scrubbing.

School Fined $10,400 In Football Team Fight

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

The Florida High School Athletic Association forced a Brooksville high school football team to forfeit a playoff game this Friday and fined the school $10,400 for a bench-clearing brawl this month.

Book Your Trip To This Sale

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

The Friends of Bruton Memorial Library will hold the annual Christmas Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Now's Not The Time To Resod Your Yard

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

In an effort to combat a tight water supply, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has prohibited the resodding of lawns in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

Family Grieves After Tampa Woman's Body Is Identified

Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

Two-year-old Janice Johnson pedaled a three-wheeler on the sidewalk outside her apartment Wednesday, waving at relatives.

Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat

Annual Bradley's Fun Day set for Saturday in Leon County

Nov 20, 2008 7:47 pm

When one thinks of meat inspection acts, the word fun doesn't generally come to mind, but at Bradley's Country Store, where the sausages flow like wine, fun and USDA standards go hand in hand. Accord...

Tallahassee plane crash: Click here to listen to 911 recordings

Nov 20, 2008 6:55 pm

Audio recordings of the 911 tapes from Thursday's fatal small-plane crash in Tallahassee have been released.

Don't miss live blog tonight with MTV account executive

Nov 20, 2008 6:37 pm

Tonight, Tallahasseeans have the opportunity to hear from someone on the forefront of digital media. The American Advertising Federation in Tallahassee is sponsoring a talk by MTV Digital Account Exec...

Updated: Leon County Commissioner Proctor schedules meeting on biomass plant

Nov 20, 2008 4:47 pm

Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor has scheduled a public meeting for Monday to discuss the proposed Biomass Gas & Electric plant in Tallahassee. BG&E officials have been invited to attend,...

March of Dimes hosting annual Food & Wine Festival on Saturday

Nov 20, 2008 3:54 pm

The March of Dimes is hosting its 13th annual Food & Wine Festival on Saturday at the FSU University Center Club.

Updated: Cabinet approves buying 54 acres near Natural Bridge

Nov 20, 2008 3:37 pm

Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet this morning unanimously approved buying 54 acres near the Natural Bridge battlefield after Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael Sole said it was...

Crist proposes allowing FSU, FAMU and other Florida universities to raise tuition

Nov 20, 2008 2:47 pm

In a dramatic move that would shift power away from the Legislature, Gov. Charlie Crist this morning proposed giving universities the authority to raise tuition by $1.52 billion over the next seven ye...

Leon County sees more students graduate

Nov 20, 2008 6:15 am

With 75.4 percent of its students graduating in the 2007-08 school year, Florida scored its highest graduation, and Leon County Schools had the same success when it earned an 81.2 percent rate. But th...

Police, prosecutors to meet in FSU brawl case

Nov 20, 2008 6:14 am

FSU police have nearly completed their investigation into last week's brawl involving football players and members of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

MTV digital account exec to speak on new media

Nov 20, 2008 6:01 am

In this time of innovation, digital media is king. For the ever-trendy 25-year-old MTV network, residing in the royal court means survival in a world focused less on TV and more on Internet.

News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV

A Short Warm-Up Then Another Cool Down

Nov 20, 2008 7:47 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Sunny today with highs near 67.

Assembling Landing's First Truly "Green" Christmas Tree

Nov 20, 2008 7:27 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Each year it arrives by truck, and this year was no different. However, this time the Jacksonville Landing's Christmas tree came in pieces. Assembly required, and from th...

Holiday on the River 2008

Nov 20, 2008 7:23 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The annual Holiday on the River celebration at the Jacksonville Landing begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 28th. Find out soon about your chance to&am...

Local Mom has Son Doing Spacewalk

Nov 20, 2008 7:12 pm

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL -- One woman in Fernandina Beach is watching today's NASA spacewalk very closely.  Her son is one of the astronauts making the spacewalk.

Heroic Citizens Honored by JSO

Nov 20, 2008 6:56 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office honored two Jacksonville citizens for their heroism.

Jaguars-Vikings Game Will be on Local TV

Nov 20, 2008 5:43 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have sold enough tickets for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings to be on local television.

Virginia not Happy About Navy's Decision to Move Carrier to Mayport

Nov 20, 2008 5:15 pm

WASHINGTON, DC -- Three days after the Secretary of the Navy recommended moving a nuclear carrier from Norfolk to Mayport, representatives from Virginia held a news conference to voice their oppositi...

Crist Proposes Florida University Tuition Increases

Nov 20, 2008 3:23 pm

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- College tuition could go up as much as 15% each year, if Florida's Legislature adopts Governor Charlie Crist's newly-proposed separation of higher-education powers.

THE PLAYERS Gives Back: Free Health Fair

Nov 20, 2008 3:17 pm

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL --  There will be a free health fair in Jacksonville Beach Thursday.  It's part of THE PLAYERS Championship Giving Back Week.

FL Lotto Jackpot Rises to $9M in Next Drawing

Nov 20, 2008 3:13 pm

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $9 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Thursday.

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