Debate centers on downtown displays Oct 23, 2008
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:14 AM EDT City staff will speak with the Florida Department of Transportation and the Downtown Action Committee, and then City Council can consider on Nov. 3 whether it is possible to waive certain signage and display code enforcement, City Councilman Mike Lee said ... City Manager Scott Reynolds said the Florida Department of Transportation will enforce the rules if the city does not. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Wesson event draws many vendors, visitors Oct 21, 2008
"I know we have several here from Alabama, and I think some have come from as far away as Florida," he said. "We've got some from Louisiana and Arkansas, too.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Diverse display for rights museum Oct 19, 2008
Allen, an antiques dealer originally from Florida, started collecting the images more than 15 years ago with his partner, John Littlefield. The photos and postcards were made as souvenirs in the days when festive crowds came out to see vigilante justice applied to people accused of anything from murder to sassing white folks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
K Bank suing Gaines McHale to recoup loan Oct 17, 2008
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Gerald Lawhorn, 62, started PetroSouth chain Oct 15, 2008
It grew to more than 300 locations in Alabama and Florida, as well as Georgia. Family photo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Timeline of major events in OJ Simpson cases Oct 4, 2008
Oct. 24, 2001: Simpson cleared of all charges in a Florida case involving an alleged road-rage incident. He is represented by attorney Yale Galanter. (Longview Daily News, WA)
O.J. Vegas Case Timeline Oct 4, 2008
Sept. 19, 2007 Judge sets $125,000 bail for Simpson, who posts bond, is released from jail and returns home to Florida ... Jan. 11, 2008 Simpson is taken into custody in Florida and is brought back to Las Vegas based on allegations that he violated terms of his release on bail, a court official said. (CBS News -- US)
Southeastern fests for Oct. 3-5 and beyond Oct 3, 2008
for Oct. 3-5 and beyond. Augusta The annual fall pilgrimage down the Savannah River is set for Oct. 3-6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kingston Trio founder dies Oct 3, 2008
Longtime friend and music journalist Bill Bush of Florida was collaborating with Mr. Reynolds on a book about the Kingston Trio. They changed everything about popular music, Bush said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Former co-defendant testifies against O.J. Sep 23, 2008
Ehrlich traveled with Simpson from Florida to Las Vegas for the wedding of a mutual friend, and said he reluctantly agreed to pose as a buyer of Simpson memorabilia in a hotel room "sting" arranged by Simpson and Riccio. Riccio finished three days of testimony Monday, acknowledging that while he received $210,000 from media deals he made after secretly recording the confrontation, Simpson had been insistent that he only wanted to recover personal family items allegedly were stolen from him. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ike Evacuees Sneak Back Onto Ravaged Galveston Sep 22, 2008
Authorities had blamed the storm for 26 deaths in Texas and 61 total in the U.S., including a utility contractor from Florida who was electrocuted Friday while trying to restore power in Louisville, Ky. Power had been restored Saturday to more than half the customers in Texas whose electricity was cut by Ike, though state officials said about 1. (Newsmax)
Florida Gators happy to feast on rival Volunteers Sep 21, 2008
Under Urban Meyer, Florida has turned Tennessee into Gator Bait ... Florida took control on the first play of the game with a 52-yard kickoff return by Brandon James ... James returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown to put Florida up 17-0 with 4:42 in the first quarter. (Boston Herald)
Defense: Police were out to 'get' O.J. Sep 19, 2008
Sept. 18: A gang of burglars using a moving van managed to clean out a series of Florida homes in just minutes, until they were caught on camera. WBBH's Meaghan Smith reports. (MSNBC -- Crime)
O.J. jury to hear more recordings Friday in Vegas Sep 19, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Jurors in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery and kidnapping case are plowing through hours of secret recordings made by a collectibles broker who says a plan to recover a cache of the former football star's personal property at a hotel room worked well, until a gun was displayed. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
O.J. trial resumes with audio expert's testimony Sep 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Testimony resumed Wednesday in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery and kidnapping trial with a videotaped appearance by an FBI audio analyst who prosecutors hope can authenticate recordings made by a key player still waiting to testify. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Martha Fern Miller Sep 18, 2008
She is survived by her husband Alvin R. Miller; three daughters, Linda and husband Steve Zimmerman of Goshen, Roeleta and husband John Eicher of Middlebury, Indiana, Lesa and husband Michael McCant of Denver, Colorado; three sons, Rick and wife Renee Miller of Riverside, Iowa, Loren and wife Cinda Miller of Sturgis, Michigan, Rollin and wife Jolene Miller of Skiatook, Oklahoma; 17 grandchildren; father and step-mother, Ivan and Esther (Knepp) Swartzentruber of Montgomery, Indiana; three sisters,... (Kalona News, IA)
O.J. jurors get video, audio evidence in Vegas Sep 17, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A key character is waiting to testify in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery-kidnapping trial. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
SE festivals for Sept. 19-21 Sep 16, 2008
Hollywood Beach The seventh annual Clambake, Sept. 26-28, is a free event where vendors serve up traditional clambake and other Florida seafood dishes, as well as arts and crafts. Live music from Shemekia Copland, Bonerama, Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk and others. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Defense says O.J. middleman may testify Tuesday Sep 16, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Lawyers for O.J. Simpson were expecting to take another crack at cross-examining an alleged robbery-kidnapping victim after his first time on the stand was cut short by illness. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Full Story Sep 16, 2008
Miami News, Fort Lauderdale News, Florida News er Channel 7 Fox Miami WSVN-TV - oj_trial - Defense says O.J. middleman may testify Tuesday. Main Menu. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ike sends area fuel costs past $4 Sep 15, 2008
The spillover impact of Hurricane Ike could mean pump prices well above $4 in Florida and Georgia this week, according to AAA Auto Club South ... For example, at Florida 210 and Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, three gas station within sight of each other were selling regular unleaded at prices that ranged from $3 ... Laurie Large was leaving a flea market on Florida 207 in St. Johns County when she saw gas for $3. (Florida Times-Union)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Sep 11, 2008
FBCCOLLCAPS10 (Lindsay, SHNS) -- Capsule previews of Thursday's North Carolina-Rutgers game, along with Friday's Kansas-South Florida showdown. 600. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Nothing certain for Boston College Eagles Sep 9, 2008
But other than those two, there are a whole bunch of pick em games on BC s schedule, starting with Central Florida in two weeks. George O Leary s squad may have lost its program-establishing running back in Kevin Smith, but they proved on Saturday night with a pretty gutsy performance in an overtime loss to South Florida that they won t be a pushover ... On Nov. 15, they travel to Tallahassee for Florida State. (Bceagles.com)
O.J. Jury Selection To Begin Sep 8, 2008
1 Million Relocated As Island Faces Storm's Fury; Next Move Unclear, But Florida Keys On Alert. . (CBS News -- US)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
He is a career biologist with a lifelong passion for birds, having worked in nine states from New Jersey to Hawaii, Florida to Michigan, on avian and education projects. Derek and his wife Jeannette have settled down in Pownal, Maine and have opened the Wild Bird Center of Yarmouth, a retail store that caters to birders at all levels. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Simpson's past overshadowing his robbery trial in Las Vegas Sep 6, 2008
Then Simpson retreated to Florida seemingly intent on living the life of a retiree. But things have not been idyllic for Simpson. (Boston Globe)
Simpson goes to trial in Vegas Sep 6, 2008
And then Simpson retreated to Florida seemingly intent on living the life of a retiree, playing golf every day and looking after his children. Video. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
He was born in Virginia in 1983, grew up in Florida, and lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. For information, call (860) 685-7323 ... Auction highlights include vacation destinations in Aruba and Florida (near Disney World), Long Island ferry trip/wine tasting, Boston Red Sox tickets, day cruises, Italian dinner for four at home, Block Island high-speed ferry tickets and other luxury goods and services. (Middletown Press, CT)
Wrestling with the soul Aug 24, 2008
Dedes and Masterson plan on bringing events to venues throughout Central Florida. The final match of the night in Kissimmee pits Alex Ozstriker against Brandon Blood, played by Rob Dedes. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Miner raising more funds Aug 24, 2008
real estate investment group, $500 John Alexon, Ponte Vedra, flea market business, $100 Bayard Timberland, Inc., Jacksonville, timberland owner, $500 Bayard Raceway, Inc., Jacksonville, race track owner, $500 William E. Buckley, Orange Park, Realtor, $300 Joshua Costa, Jacksonville, business executive, $500 Gregory White, St. Augustine, West Augustine Community group, $200 John Allen, St. Augustine, VP, contracting, $500 Michael Herzbery, Jacksonville, executive, $500, The Fiorentino Group,... (The St. Augustine Record)
Rail Road Flat man inducted in drag racing Hall of Fame Aug 23, 2008
Wallace, who moved to Rail Road Flat in the 1980s and is married to Calaveras High ceramics teacher Donna Guadagni, was inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Florida attended by his parents. It's the highest honor in drag racing, said Wallace, whose dad is in the California Hot Rod Hall of Fame. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
WorthPoint, GoAntiques to combine Aug 22, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Hudson Keynotes Aug 21, 2008
and Leo Cody of Spring Hill Florida, and their families. REDS VS WHITES- Hudson High graduate Craig Jacobs was MVP in the Hudson High Alumni baseball game at Riverside Park, Saturday, Aug 9. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Historic building finds new use Aug 21, 2008
Florida firm is furnishing new life for historic building - Charlotte Business Journal ... Florida firm is furnishing new life for historic building ... A Florida interior designer and furniture retailer is saving a little bit of Queen City history. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
In Preparation for Fay, Chubb Readies Its Property Manager Service Aug 19, 2008
WARREN, N.J., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/-- As Tropical Storm Fay continues to make its way toward Southwestern Florida, the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is preparing to activate its post-catastrophe inspection service for customers who have secondary or seasonal residences and may not be able to visit their homes immediately after the storm ... "After a catastrophe, people are often anxious to learn about the condition of their home. This is especially difficult if you are unable to quickly... (PR Newswire)
Home run derby at LLWS Aug 19, 2008
and Florida rallied late for an 8-2 win in seven innings to advance to the U.S. semifinals ... Florida manager Joe McGuire gave his team a simple message before the sixth. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Washington, Mexico put on HR display at LLWS Aug 19, 2008
and Florida rallied late for an 8-2 win to advance to the U.S. semifinals. Tyler Tices single had given Connecticut a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth before Kevin Merrell tied it in the top of the sixth with a homer. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Washington, Florida win with long ball at LLWS Aug 19, 2008
"Somebody's got them. We'll do some trading,'' Washington manager Scott Mahlum said. Home runs were in vogue all day. Matamoros, Mexico, hit four in a 10-0 shutout of Yona, Guam; Keelen Obadoza's two-run homer in the fifth broke a tie to help Waipahu, Hawaii, beat Rapid City, S.D., 6-4; and Willemstad, Curacao, smacked four homers in a 14-1 win over Emilia, Italy. The nightcap featured an elimination game between Tampa, Fla., and Shelton, Conn., and Florida rallied late for an 8-2 win in seven... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Obituaries for Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Aug 19, 2008
After her husband s death, Peggy moved to Florida and started her second career as a reading specialist in Florida public schools. She married Thomas Dalzell, and he preceded her in death. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Creatures take over landmark fruit stand Aug 16, 2008
"This is the crossroads of Florida. That's why I chose it. Some people say, 'You're in the middle of nowhere.' I say, 'Yeah, so is Las Vegas.' " ... About 9,000 cars a day pass by on the cross-Florida State Road 40 and another 9,000 pass on north south U.S. 17. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Texas town responds to Colbert's 'outhouse' slam Aug 16, 2008
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About 33% of coral species threatened with extinction, study says Aug 15, 2008
William F. Precht, manager of damage assessment and restoration for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, said that 95% to 98% of the elkhorn and staghorn corals in the Keys and elsewhere in the region had been lost to disease, toppled by hurricanes or crowded out by thick mats of algae and bacteria. Both are listed as threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Act. (Yahoo News -- Climate Change)
Pokemon prowess (32) Aug 15, 2008
He hasn t finished building his world competition deck, and plans to fine-tune it all the way to Florida. Nervous. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
EA Promoting Launch of Madden NFL 09 at 7-Eleven(R) Stores Nationwide Aug 14, 2008
Madden NFL 09 is developed in Orlando, Florida by the award-winning EA Tiburon studio, which also produces NCAA Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR and NASCAR racing. Madden NFL 09 will be available for the Xbox and Xbox 360 video game systems from Microsoft, PlayStation2 and PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment systems, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStationPortable) handheld entertainment system and is rated E by the ESRB.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Luxury homes on high-end tour Aug 12, 2008
So far, about 40 people from France, Switzerland, Scotland, Monte Carlo, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau - and New York and Florida - have signed up ... The most popular states for foreign buyers were Florida, California and Texas, the trade group said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
The sidewalk in front of the Marion Street Caf is free from tables and chairs. Many of the local business owners believe that those items lure more tourists and residents. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Aug 12, 2008
This led Caslow to enforce land development regulations, which prohibit putting goods outside a store even on private property, not to mention on the city sidewalk and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) right-of-way. DAC President Jeff Bertram said the DAC has created a core document to give City Council to amend land development regulations, but the DAC wants input from merchants to tweak it. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Sam Williams Beijing Blog: Days 5-7 -- Passing presidents, cheering victories and common people Aug 12, 2008
Sam Williams' Beijing Blog: Days 5-7 - Atlanta Business Chronicle. Members: Not Registered. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Art.view: The great persuader Aug 10, 2008
In 1997, he donated the museum and three-fourths of its 100,000 objects to Florida International University (the other quarter is thiers on loan). In 2005, Wolfsoniana opened in Nervi, Genoa with a collection of 20,000 artefacts, all Italian. (The Economist)
Redikulus Dae brings crowds to Brown Street Aug 8, 2008
I saw them in Florida and decided I could make them on my own, Fletcher said ... Employee Nicole Everson said the new Hodag is made in Florida. (Forest Republican, WI)
THE LONG HAUL: PART III - A funeral and a birth Aug 5, 2008
The story of this hard deployment by soldiers from 36 states, including Florida and Georgia, and of the relationships that held fast across thousands of miles will be told in The Long Haul, a compelling series that begins today and continues online over the following six days ... " Joe Burns hoped so, but that was about all he could do. And in the weeks to come, hope became much harder to sustain. To follow The Long Haul through words, photos, graphics and multimedia, go to... (Florida Times-Union)
VENUS SWIMWEAR: The grit behind the glamour Aug 3, 2008
Briana Scroggins / Florida Times-Union. BRIANA SCROGGINS/The Times-Union At a Venus Swimwear catalog shoot on the beach at Anna Maria Island off Florida's Gulf Coast, merchandise coordinator Hope Adkins makes sure the underwire in the swimsuit's top lays correctly on model Rachel Reynolds ... Briana Scroggins / Florida Times-Union. (Florida Times-Union)
Books-A-Million opens first store in San Antonio Aug 2, 2008
Mary Frazho, president of Hurricane Games of Florida, a St. Johns County arcade, found a new financing option after meeting a credit roadblock. Sponsored by. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Local family company attributes success to great marketing Jul 28, 2008
"We have people coming from as far away as Florida for the Kittery auctions," he said. Two important changes to the organization have occurred, which McInnis believes will take his business to the next level. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Now's the time to pull out your old photo albums and reminisce Jul 27, 2008
Bahia Honda, Florida Keys ... The Florida Keys are another favorite. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Travel briefs Jul 27, 2008
MYRTLE BEACH -- The mermaid swimmers who perform at Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida are coming to Myrtle Beach. It will be the first time in the 61 years of the Florida attraction that the mermaids have performed away from their home ... The Weeki Wachee Theater opened in 1947 on Florida's west coast and during the 1950s was one of the most popular tourist stops in the nation. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Save money on U.S., international travel Jul 26, 2008
Florida's Palm Beach County is a perfect example. Value season lasts through mid-December and savings can reach 40 percent or more off high-season rack rates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A Troy tradition: businesswomen Jul 26, 2008
She's moving to Florida and is selling her shop. The buyers. (Albany Times Union)
Hail the monster Jul 26, 2008
Everyone in the Humbug In a who-dun-it kind of mystery, our heroes travel to Gibsonton, Florida, a town built and populated by circus and sideshow performers. They arrive to investigate the death of Jerald Glazebrook (aka The Alligator Man) and meet all kinds of bizarre folks, including the local sheriff who was once known as Jim Jim, the Dog-Faced Boy, and The Conundrum, and a geek who never talks and will eat anything. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
BocaRaton.com and The Bites! Network Holds First of Series of Atomic 79 Parties(TM) Saturday Night at DELUX Nightclub in Delray Beach to Benefit Charity Jul 26, 2008
Network will hold its first in a series of "decadent and splendorous" Atomic 79 Parties(TM) at DELUX in Delray Beach to benefit local South Florida non-profits ... "Because of the economic slowdown, we decided that with the amount of publicity surrounding Gold Parties in South Florida, this was a way to help fund local non-profits that have been affected by the downturn," said Russell Spadaccini, President of BocaRaton ... "Spadaccini thanks Community Partners that have graciously provided goods... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Exclusive investment club calls on Palm Beach again Jul 24, 2008
Exclusive investment club calls on Palm Beach for a second time - South Florida Business Journal ... South Florida Business Journal - by ... Mark Freerks TIGER 21 co-founder Richard Lavin and Florida Managing Director Charles W. Ranson Jr.. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Couple turns Olympics passion into work Jul 19, 2008
The Hulas he's a New Yorker who grew up in Florida, she's from Montana moved to Atlanta in the 1980s for jobs with CNN. They met when both were working as CNN producers, and saw the coming Atlanta Olympics as a way to capitalize on their interest in the Games. "I was trying to look for something to make a mark with other than just to produce more newscasts," Ed Hula said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Don't splurge to get new look Jul 19, 2008
18, 2008 11:44 AM Florida Today. Take a hard look around your home. (AZCentral -- Home)
Keynotes for July 17 Jul 17, 2008
Her paternal great-grandfather, the late Martin Doyle, was a captain in the Hudson Fire Department and her father, John Doyle of Florida, retired as a Lieutenant from the Hudson Fire Department many years ago. Christinas father, John Jack Doyle of North Port, retired as a firefighter/EMT in Florida. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Zaldiva, Inc. Announces 4th Podcast Release Focusing on Its Artists and Business Affiliations Jul 17, 2008
The company combines a highly visible brick and mortar location in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with an e-commerce website and portal () which operates in conjunction with a series of ancillary websites and online auctions. Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Muppets head to D.C. for special homecoming Jul 14, 2008
After the show in Washington, the Muppets will travel to Atlanta, Georgia; Orlando, Florida and five other cities through early 2011. The Smithsonian's experts escort their Muppet treasures by tractor-trailer, tending to them at each stop. (CNN -- Showbiz)
