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USF softball advances to NCAA regional championship
After weeks of offensive struggles for the University of South Florida softball team, the Bulls' bats produced 12 hits in an 8-3 win over Florida Gulf Coast in the winner's bracket game of the NCAA tournament Gainesville Regional on Saturday.
Florida education news: GED in Spanish, FCAT, STEM lessons and more
OPTIONS: Some Spanish-speaking Hillsborough teens turn to the GED in Spanish as a different path to high school completion. (Times photo, Daniel Wallace) BACKGROUND CHECKS: USF changes its professional conduct policy to make it easier to discipline faculty who violate it. TOO MUCH EMPHASIS: Florida's focus on the FCAT hurts education , columnist John Romano writes. Several other opinionators ...
By Alana Melanson amelanson@sentinelandenterprise.com @alanamelanson on Twitter FITCHBURG -- While they're going to miss the folks who have helped to shape their lives over the past four or more years, graduates from Fitchburg State
South Fort Myers Congressman Mack's home still an issue
Opponents question how much time the Fort Myers congressman spends in his district; just "political fodder," he says.
Florida Lifestyle Homes of Fort Myers Inc. offers new custom home design at Quail West
Florida Lifestyle Homes of Fort Myers, Inc., a Fort Myers-based luxury home builder, is offering the Cambridge, a new design as a model home in the Tamworth collection of homesites at Quail West Golf & Country Club.
Coast Guard searches for 5 missing Fla. boaters...woman gets 20 years for firing warning shot...child may have drowned after accident...plane's wheel falls off during takeoff...no confirmation on chemical at airport...Truman Legacy Symposium praises late president...
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has positives, vulnerabilities as a VP
For freshman Sen. Marco Rubio, a rising GOP figure seen as a possible Mitt Romney running mate, there are questions about whether potential vulnerabilities in his personal and political background might hold him back.
Quick Weight Loss Centers Opens New South Florida Center in Miami Lakes
Customers can receive 20% off all products and services during the Grand Opening Celebration.Miami Lakes, FL (PRWEB) May 20, 2012 Quick Weight Loss Centers is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of their new South Florida location, located in Miami Lakes, Florida.The Miami Lakes Quick Weight Loss Center is located in the Home Depot Shopping Center on Red Road (NW 57th Street) just south of ...
Dolphins and sunsets color family reunion in Fort Myers
My photo was taken at The Pink Shell Resort in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., this past December.
Democrat staff report -- Behind another tremendous performance from pitcher Monica Perry, the Florida State softball team kept its season alive by defeating No. 12 national seed UCLA, 2-1, on Saturday evening at Easton Stadium in Los Angeles.
FSU men's golf finishes 3rd at regionals, advance to nationals
Democrat staff report -- The Florida State men's golf team finished in a tie for third place in the NCAA Southwest Regional Championships on Saturday in Norman, Okla.
Featured property a Key West-style home
Enjoy the sunsets and water views from this two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage at 2657 Coco Plum Drive in Matlacha.
Scientists keeping track of big snakes in Fla. Keys
A boa constrictor found on Big Pine Key this week is raising eyebrows among those tracking non-native big snakes in the Florida Keys, but residents shouldn't worry about an Everglades-sized problem... read more
Full moons in May and June have long meant one thing in the Florida Keys -- mutton snapper fishing. Droves of fishermen descend on the Florida Keys reefs at night around the full moon, when that... read more
Linda Faye Letzkus Longtime resident and famous "Hummus Lady" of Key West, Linda, passed away at home on Saturday, May 12. 2012. She was 61. Linda hitchhiked to Key West from Pittsburgh in 1971... read more
Editorial Vida Wins Six SEPA Awards at Expolit Conference
Editorial Vida, Zondervan’s Spanish language division, was recently honored with six Spanish Evangelical Products Association (SEPA) Awards at a ceremony that took place at the 2012 Expolit Conference in Miami, Florida earlier this month. The honors included Publisher of the Year and Bestselling Book of the Year, for En Honor al Espíritu Santo (In Honor to the Holy Spirit), by Cash Luna, both ...
Downpour delays Fort Myers High School graduaton
Fort Myers High School students had to wait extra long for their diplomas Saturday, thanks to a torrential downpour that drenched nearly every...
After decades of ranching Florida's cattlemen feeling the squeeze
Florida is the third-largest beef-producing state east of the Mississippi River and ranks 10th in the nation. But it's getting harder for families like the Barthles to keep their family tradition alive as a business.
Did chamber ad confuse Nelsons?
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce ad attacking U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson for supporting the Obama administration's health care reform plan appears to confuse Bill Nelson of Florida with Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, some news outlets reported Thursday.
Officials aim for more mileage from No. 1 ranking
For the past year, Sarasota tourism has basked in the sunny glow of Siesta Key's No. 1 ranking from "Dr. Beach."
Manatees Blitz Miracle Early, Cruise 7-2
MELBOURNE, Fla. - The Brevard County Manatees knocked Miracle starter Madison Boer out of the game in the fourth inning en route to a 7-2 victory over Fort Myers on Saturday night at Space Coast Stadium.
North Fort Myers High takes pride in Class of 2012
Senior class president Saige Abrams told graduates' families and friends that her classmates achieved more academic and athletic success than any in...
Ladarius Gunter making most of opportunity at UM
CORAL GABLES — As Ladarius Gunter's recruiting visit to the University of Miami came to a close, he had already made up his mind.
Junior college transfer Ladarius Gunter making most of opportunity at UM
CORAL GABLES — As Ladarius Gunter's recruiting visit to the University of Miami came to a close, he had already made up his mind. "I think I made my decision," Gunter told his host, linebacker Denzel Perryman.
Photos: Pre-Race From Ironman 70.3 Florida
Lance Armstrong will take on his fourth 70.3 of the year this Sunday in Haines City, Florida.
Chyna Hospitalized After Collapsing Again At Adult Convention
Former WWE Women's Champion Chyna collapsed at a adult convention in Miami, Florida today and admitted to a nearby hospital, TMZ.com reports. It is her third such incident since Thursday.
Cerabino: Rousing Florida's dead bloc is gravely important for Obama, Romney
News item: Florida's Department of State reported this month that there are more than 53,000 dead Floridians who are registered to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
USF baseball avoids sweep, takes No. 4 seed
USF baseball avoided a sweep with a 5-4 win in 12 innings at West Virginia in the final Big East event the Mountaineers will host -- and despite finishing just a game out of first place, the Bulls will have the No. 4 seed in the Big East tournament this week in Clearwater. USF (34-20, 17-10) will open the tournament Wednesday at 8 p.m. against fifth-seeded Connecticut -- a team the Bulls sweep ...
MUGSHOTS: Nine men arrested in latest Fort Myers prostitution sting
The Fort Myers Police Department arrested nine people in a prostitution sting along the Cleveland Avenue corridor on Friday.
Florida softball suspends 3 amid NCAA playoffs
The Florida softball team is on the brink of elimination from the NCAA playoffs after three starters were suspended for the rest of the season by coach Tim Walton.
Former UM athletic director Paul Dee dies at age 65
Paul Dee, who was University of Miami's athletic director from 1993 to 2008, has died, university officials confirmed Sunday.
USF softball wins, advances to Sunday finals
USF softball has put itself in strong position to advance from this weekend's NCAA regionals, advancing to Sunday's finals with an 8-3 win Saturday against Florida Gulf Coast in Gainesville. USF (47-11) jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first on a two-run, two-out triple by Gina Kafalas, and Lindsey Richardson and Sara Nevins combined to keep FGCU's bats in check; Kenshyra Jackson drove in USF's ...
Chyna, who collapsed at an adult convention Friday in Miami, Florida, was kicked out of a hotel party the night before for causing a scene and passing out in the pool.
Chyna, who collapsed at an adult convention Friday in Miami, Florida, was kicked out of a hotel party the night before for causing a scene and passing out in the pool.
Chyna Found Passed Out In Pool Night Before Collapsing At Adult Convention
Chyna, who collapsed at an adult convention Friday in Miami, Florida, was kicked out of a hotel party the night before for causing a scene and passing out in the pool.
Wherever Florida State lands, its reps need to get on same page
Who speaks for Florida State? A misguided trustee? The AD or football coach? Former players? Fans? Tony Barnhart says FSU needs to speak with one voice when it comes to whether to stay in the ACC or go to the Big 12.
Key West Hosts Truman Legacy Symposium
The Conch Republic is home to a weekend symposium honoring the late Present Harry Truman.
Key West cross-country star is heading to Princeton
The high-school days are rapidly running out and so Morgan Nelson, bound in the fall for Princeton University, runs. You may have glimpsed this Key West High senior running in the late afternoon with her cross-country coach and training partner, Terence White, perhaps along Flagler Avenue or near the Southernmost Point, or at the Key West Bight, where they pound the harbor walk in view of early ...
State reverses, no affordable rule for Peary Court
The day before the Key West City Commission was set to make a politically charged decision on whether to require 30 percent of the units at Peary Court be set aside for affordable housing, state officials -- reversing themselves -- said affordability doesn't apply to the gated community.
Fort Myers Miracle win pitchers duel
Pat Dean struck out eight batters and allowed just one run in eight innings to pick up his third consecutive win to guide the Miracle to a 2-1...
New Key West city manager to be chosen on June 4
Key West's city-manager screening committee on Thursday unanimously agreed to recommend five candidates to the City Commission for consideration to succeed Jim Scholl as the city's next top administrator.
Special session Tuesday focuses on Keys land use
The Monroe County Commission meets in special session May 22 in Key West to discuss land use, U.S. Navy and hurricane evacuation issues.
- Christian appeared before last night’s FCW show in Orlando, Florida but did not appear during the show as some WWE talents do when they’re at developmental.
More Details on WWE's NXT Tapings, News from Last Night's WWE Developmental Event
- Christian appeared before last night's FCW show in Orlando, Florida but did not appear during the show as some WWE talents do when they're at developmental.
Gators' NCAA loss sets path for USF softball
USF softball's path at the NCAA regionals in Gainesville took a surprising turn Friday night, as the host Gators, seeded fifth nationally, lost 2-1 to Florida Gulf Coast, meaning the Bulls will face the Eagles today at 1 p.m. for a spot in Sunday's regional finals. USF (46-11) beat Florida and FGCU in the regular season, but the possibility of not having to face the Gators on their home field is ...
USF sending West Virginia out as winners, again
USF has had the odd luck of being West Virginia's final Big East opponent in several sports, but the Bulls haven't been able to deliver a proper goodbye as the Mountaineers move on to the Big 12. It happened in football, when West Virginia rallied to win in the final minute in Tampa in December, and again in men's basketball, when USF closed out its regular season with a rare home loss to the ...
Couple going to Keys, thanks to Dream Foundation
HAINES CITY - Randy Mearkley is taking off with his partner Cathy Schwartz this weekend for a trip to the Florida Keys, thanks to the California-based Dream Foundation.
Florida education news: FCAT, school yearbook, college tuition and more
FCAT: Ninth- and tenth-grade FCAT reading scores rise despite increased passing levels, while FCAT writing performance suffers because of tougher grading rules. Still, public anger mounts as more poor results are predicted. Details from Hernando , Pasco and Pinellas . Don't trust the testing industry , former test grader Todd Farley writes in a guest column for the Times . YEARBOOK STIR: Land O ...
Class of '12: South Fort Myers High grad has passion for cultures, travel
South Fort Myers High School 2012 Graduate of Distinction Raina Stevens already has an associate's degree in general studies from Edison State College on top of a jam-packed high school career.
Divers mark 10th anniversary of retired navy ship as artificial reef in Florida Keys
The Spiegel Grove has also had a significant economic impact on Key Largo
