Of the many places Sandford Birdsey loved to paint, Key West ranked first. "Key West has the best colors, she used to say," said her son, Paul "Pablo" McGrail. Friends and family on Tuesday... read more

The Key West City Commission is asking its street musicians to turn down the volume. The commission on Tuesday night gave tentative approval to new regulation that would limit how loud musicians... read more

Mile Markers

KEY WEST Community meeting scheduled The monthly District 4 community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Nutrition Center at the Frederick Douglass Gym, 111 Olivia... read more

West Virginia Notebook: Lazear injured, status uncertain against Marshall

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- The status of West Virginia senior middle linebacker Pat Lazear, who missed the season-opening win against Coastal Carolina Saturday, is unclear for Friday's game at Marshall.

Fines for red-light camera violations begin Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale

Drivers could pay $158 for violations at six intersections Running that red light at some intersections in Fort Lauderdale will cost you starting Wednesday.

Suspect, K9 killed in Fort Myers armed robbery

At least one person is dead after a shooting in Fort Myers.

Homebuilders Revive Stalled U.S. Projects as Banks Unload Lots

Construction crews are returning to the Cascades of Groveland, a gated 55-and-older community west of Orlando, Florida, almost three years after its bankrupt developer left owners of the existing 238 houses surrounded by empty lots, partially built homes, and an unfinished clubhouse.

Homebuilders Revive Stalled U.S. Projects as Banks Unload Lots

Construction crews are returning to the Cascades of Groveland, a gated 55-and-older community west of Orlando, Florida, almost three years after its bankrupt developer left owners of the existing 238 houses surrounded by empty lots, partially built homes, and an unfinished clubhouse.

FSU ready for challenge of national spotlight

TEAM READY FOR SPOTLIGHT TALLAHASSEE -- After cruising to a 59-6 victory over Football Championship Subdivision opponent Samford last weekend, Florida State will have much better indication of how talented the team is this weekend.

Bulls serenaded by band, crowd noise

TAMPA Wednesday's practice had a nice little twist to it. In preparation for the deafening crowd noise expected on Saturday, the University of South Florida Bulls practiced as band sounds and crowd noise blared through speakers set up near the south end zone of the practice field.

Miami-Dade-based media watchdog gets $100,000 grant

The Florida Center for Investigative Reporting, a bilingual investigative nonprofit based in Miami-Dade County, has received a $100,000 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. PITTSBURGH - After being in sole possession of the NL East lead every day for more than three months, they're now the second-place Atlanta Braves.

Mobile QBs have given Miami Hurricanes fits

Wary of Ohio St.'s running game, UM wants Heisman candidate Terrelle Pryor to try to beat them with his arm and not his feet.

Robber hits Tampa Palms bank

A man wearing a Florida Gators baseball cap pulled low, covering part of his face, robbed the Bank of America branch on Amberly Drive and left with an undisclosed amount of money Aug. 30, Tampa police officials said.

USF Women's Club celebrates 50 years

University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft will be the featured speaker when the USF Women's Club celebrates its 50th anniversary with its scholarship luncheon Sept. 19.

Tuesday's International Football Results

(Home teams listed first) 2012 European Championship Qualifying Group A Austria 2, Kazakhstan 0 Germany 6, Azerbaijan 1 Turkey 3, Belgium 2 Group B Ireland 3, Andorra 1 Macedonia 2, Armenia 2 Russia 0, Slovakia 1 Group C Italy 5, Faeroe Islands 0 Serbia 1, Slovenia 1 Group D Albania 1, Luxembourg 0 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0, France 2 Belarus 0, Romania 0 Group E Hungary 2, Moldova 1 Netherlands 2,...

GOP to stage rally in Sarasota

Sarasota will be at the heart of Florida politics Saturday -- at least for Republicans.Senate

A Swamp snub for fans of USF?

South Florida Bulls fans root for a 13-year-old football team, and yes, they have a chip on their

Pressure rises on Florida pastor who wants to burn Quran on Sept. 11

German airline rejects SRQ service

MANATEE — This Condor won’t be landing at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport anytime soon.

Key sees the damage in rural Canterbury

A visit to the outlying areas of Christchurch has reinforced to Prime Minister John Key the severity of Saturday's earthquake.

Florida Budget Deficit Slashed

Florida economists say the budget shortfall for the year ahead has shrunk by almost three billion dollars.

Sarasota National Cemetery work lags

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs got a very public nudge Tuesday to get back on schedule with construction of Sarasota National Cemetery.

Fort Myers police investigating robbery at McDonald's

Fort Myers Police are investigating a robbery at the McDonald’s near the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Metro Parkway.

Florida Senate Race: On Charlie Crist and Flip-Flopping

Florida Senate candidate Charlie Crist fights flip-flopping charges as the GOP's Marco Rubio surges ahead in some polls and the Democrats' Kendrick Meek appeals to the left

Florida Senate Race: On Charlie Crist and Flip-Flopping

Florida Senate candidate Charlie Crist fights flip-flopping charges as the GOP's Marco Rubio surges ahead in some polls and the Democrats' Kendrick Meek appeals to the left

FSU expects to see ‘different’ Oklahoma team this week

Oklahoma looked vulnerable on Saturday. Florida State appeared unbeatable. Saturday’s clash between the two could yield a bit of both. The first test of the season for both storied programs comes at 2:30 p.m. CDT in Norman, Okla. The 17th-ranked...

USF seeks another marquee win against Florida

TAMPA — Skip Holtz was eager to celebrate in the aftermath of his first-ever victory as USF head football coach last Saturday, but a sobering thought entered his mind. Eighth-ranked Florida was next on the Bulls’ schedule. “It brought me down...

King says he'll pay Fla. for tax break

Kernan F. King, the Republican candidate for state general treasurer who has, since 2005, received a property-tax break available only to permanent residents of Florida, said Tuesday that he would reimburse a Florida county for the tax break.

Woman's suit for false jailing nears trial

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A lawsuit filed by a Florida woman wrongly jailed for a day eight years ago in an identity theft foul-up may be getting close to trial, records show. Florida - Lawsuit - Crime - Theft - United States

Business buzz: Carlson Studio wins LEED first place

Carlson Studio Architecture of Sarasota won first place in the LEED for Homes category at the U.S.

St. Lucie, Martin apartment occupancy climbs, but trails other Florida markets

Though apartment occupancy rates in Martin and St. Lucie counties have increased since a year ago, the rates are still lower than any of Florida’s seven largest markets.

Tampa shelter calls pest pros to put bite on bedbugs

By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Chris Lapointe, left, and Cley Hobelmann of Emory Brantley & Sons Termite and Pest Control secure a tent Tuesday at New Beginnings of Tampa before fumigation for bedbugs. TAMPA — They skulked into the North Tampa transitional home a couple of months ago — tiny, silent and thirsty for blood. Bedbugs. Yes, the creepy creatures that ...

Miami Dolphins to Work Out Pro Bowl Return Specialist Clifton Smith

Possibly not content with their current kickoff and punt returners, the Miami Dolphins will work out Pro Bowl return specialist Clifton Smith Wednesday, Sept. 8. Smith, who was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during final cuts Saturday, worked out for the Green Bay Packers today and reportedly has at least a few offers on the table. A member of the same undrafted class that produced Dolphins ...

Parcells hands keys to Ireland without explanation

In week of Dolphins opener, the man who hates distractions made himself one After an awful Atlanta preseason game, Bill Parcells approached Ricky Williams in the Dolphins' locker room and said, "I remember you and Ronnie [Brown] talked of rushing for 1,000 yards in a season. Why don't you start by rushing for 20 yards in a game?"

Miami-Dade parks get moving with healthy kids' programs

Miami-Dade's public parks are joining in first lady Michelle Obama 's national ``Let's Move'' campaign to fight childhood obesity and promote healthy living.

Clinton condemns Florida pastor's Koran burning as disgraceful and disrespectful

A controversial plan to burn the Koran on September 11 was condemned as "disrespectful and disgraceful" by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton late Tuesday. Speaking at a function to celebrate Islam's Holy Month of Ramadan, Clinton blasted the planned demonstration by a Florida pastor, Fox News Channel...

Dave Hyde: Parcells hands Dolphins' keys to Ireland without explanation

There are all sorts of Oliver Stones out there seeing ghosts, health issues and arguments with owner Steve Ross. But the most plausible reason is that Bill Parcells had planned this all along. It lets Jeff Ireland and Tony Sparano stand on their own.

Sporting News NHL preview schedule

Nine years of futility lead to another housecleaning in Florida. Will Tomas Vokoun help Dale Tallon's plan succeed? From Sept. 7 to Oct. 6, Sporting News will preview a different NHL team every day.

LAWRENCE: Local teens have an âAmerican Idol Experienceâ

A trip to Disney World is a dream come true for many young persons. For Avery Epstein of Princeton and her friend Taylor Blanton of Lawrenceville, the dream came true, along with an unexpected role in the park’s “American Idol Experience” and a chance to audition for the hit television show.

Miami Dolphins' Jeff Ireland has been at Bill Parcells' side both in Dallas and South Florida

Miami Hurricanes: Three Keys To Beating the Ohio State Buckeyes

Everyone knows about "The Call" so I won't even go there. Its a new year and two new teams. Its really hard to see what either the Hurricanes or Buckeyes even have at this point. Miami routed Florida A&M 45-0 and OSU beat Marshall 45-7. We can only assume what we already know, this should be a heck of a game. Miami has been down and battered for the last few years. This game will really show ...

Miami Hurricanes to get key defensive tackles back for Ohio State game

Florida's state budget shortfall shrinks in new forecast

News Service of Florida Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — Florida's looming budget shortfall has been cut in half by state analysts, who credit federal stimulus dollars, years of spending cuts and Indian gambling money as helping to forge a brighter picture — but still leaving the state in a $2.5 billion hole. A year ago, state forecasters projected a $5.5 billion gap for 2011-12, as the ...

Florida's state budget shortfall shrinks in new forecast

News Service of Florida Tuesday, September 7, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — Florida's looming budget shortfall has been cut in half by state analysts, who credit federal stimulus dollars, years of spending cuts and Indian gambling money as helping to forge a brighter picture — but still leaving the state in a $2.5 billion hole. A year ago, state forecasters projected a $5.5 billion gap for 2011-12, as the ...

Girl Scouts sue S. Fla. troop leaders for cookie cash

FORT LAUDERDALE – Although Girl Scout troop leaders are supposed to teach good character, five of them in South Florida failed to fork over thousands of dollars earned from cookie sales.

Super Bowl cities that usually receive warm receptions

Twelve cities/areas have hosted the Super Bowl. Only three of those could be considered cold-weather cities -- Minneapolis, Detroit and Atlanta. Indianapolis and New York have been awarded future Super Bowls. Only five cities have ever hosted more than two Super Bowls, and all are warm-weather climates that are popular vacation spots. That's why South Florida, New Orleans, Tampa, Los Angeles and ...

Miami Hurricanes to get key defensive ends back for Ohio State game