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Not much rain from Bret, but watch for rip currents Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:20AMThere is not much rain in the forecast today, but there is a moderate risk of rip currents at area beaches. Beachgoers should check conditions with the local beach patrol and only swim within sight of a lifeguard, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
WXEL-TV lays off three after state budget cuts Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:21PMWXEL-TV lays off three after state budget cuts
Miami, Lauderdale Sets Heat Records Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:31PMIf you thought Sunday was extraordinarily hot – you were right.
South Beach Hotels Pamper Guests With More Fun in the Florida Sun Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:35AMMIAMI BEACH, FL--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - A limited time offer by one of the premier South Beach luxury hotels can add up to some major savings on a fun-filled Florida vacation for those who act quickly. Now through July 22, 2011 travelers who book their vacation stay at the remarkably splendid South Beach Marriott can save up to 25 percent on hotel rates for rooms stays through October 30 ...
Miami FBI agents have hands full with health care fraud Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:46AMSeveral weeks ago our FBI partners supplied you with a great column regarding their work and offered to bring back an article regarding fraud. Here it is, thanks to FBI Special Agent in Charge John Gillies, who is providing the information. So please adhere to his recommendations and maybe someday South Florida won’t be the fraud capital of the world.
End of glut: Miami-Dade housing inventory dwindles rapidly Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:17AMBy Yudislaidy Fernandez Miami-Dade's housing inventory is dwindling as internationals continue a buying frenzy for real estate at discounted prices, reflecting a more balanced market with six months of housing supply.
An endless summer for Cam Newton Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:41PMBRADENTON, Fla.--Cam Newton is struggling with his wireless microphone. As Newton goes through warm-up drills on a hot, humid morning on Florida's Gulf Coast, the microphone strapped to his waist for an upcoming ESPN "SportsCenter" segment keeps jabbing him in the back. read more
To save water, charge for overuse Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:41PMA million gallons of water can go a long way for most of us. It’s enough to lubricate a typical Florida household for more than 10 years.
Miami Real Estate Market Conditions Allow Real Estate Buyers To Take Full Advantage Of Affordability Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:09PMMiami has always been a place where countless dreams have been set to come true for many people. It bears all of the features and qualities that many look forward to when it comes to a matter of finding everything that you could possible ask for in life.
THE RANT: Please don't call it Cape Fear anymore Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:54PMEvery major city between here and the Florida state line has a huge, memorable brand. You may think Myrtle Beach is touristy and cheesy, but there's no question what you'll get when you visit. Shopping, shows, a plethora of miniature and big-boy golf plus a long "Grand Strand" of beaches and surf. It's not an overstatement ... there's something for everyone to do in Myrtle Beach. Then you've got ...
A banner day for advertising planes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:24PMThey’re a common sight on South Florida beaches: The tiny yellow planes buzzing overhead like giant bees, carrying banners behind them.
Police briefs in the Jacksonville Beaches area Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:04AMATLANTIC BEACH
2 beached whales in Indian River County within week remains mystery Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:01PMWhy two pygmy whales washed up within a week on Indian River County beaches, and six more were found on southeastern shores, remains a mystery; one researchers are hard at work to solve.
Some visitors fond of Cape Fear Coast' name Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:25PMVisitors to Battleship North Carolina on Saturday morning had mixed reactions to the re-branding of marketing materials about New Hanover County.
Jenkins' siblings unexpectedly save a life during travels Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:09AMDestiny Jenkins wanted to be a lifeguard this summer, but she didn't earn her certification in time.
FINAL BLAST Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:58AMSouth Florida was the site of a days-long celebration leading up to the final space shuttle launch late Friday morning. Summary: South Florida was the site of a days-long celebration leading up to the final space shuttle launch late Friday morning. RSS Feed: read more
Spearfishing Club leads effort to clean up pier Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:31PMFor the third year in a row, scuba divers from the South Florida Spearfishing Club will volunteer their time and expertise to sift though hooks, fishing lines, lead weights and an assortment of trash and debris to make the Pompano Pier a safer habitat for marine life.
Thursday Forecast Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:01AMAnother chance for scattered storms today with the better chance Inland. We'll remain hot and humid with the rain chances staying with us into the weekend.
Cool it! Six ways to beat the heat Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:45PMHot, sticky, sweaty.
Pygmy sperm whale found on Indian River beach had no signs of trauma Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:36PMINDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The adult pygmy sperm whale that died after washing up on Indian River County's beaches on Tuesday had no outward signs of trauma, researchers said.
LESSONS FROM THE WRECKAGE: Tragic death a potent reminder about simple rules of the road for bikers and motorists ... Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:57AMI didn’t know Dr. Kurt Frankel. I only saw the debris from the wreck that took his life. Shattered pieces of a bicycle lay strewn across the eastbound lanes of Highway 98, near County Road 283 a little after 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 2. Kurt was an...
Tuesday's weather nice; wetter days coming Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:10AMSouth Florida is in for a relatively dry day Tuesday before the likely arrival of some wetter weather because of systems in the Caribbean and eastern Bahamas.
'Wade-ins' for desegregated FL beaches remembered Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:45AMFifty years ago, a series of "wade-ins" led to the end of segregation on Fort Lauderdale beaches.
British HMS Dauntless stops in Mayport through July Fourth holiday Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:04AMThe British sailors stationed about the HMS Dauntless who are lucky enough to be on leave today are getting a firsthand look at how Jacksonville celebrates the most American holiday, the Fourth of July.
Adam Bomb more the strong, silent type Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:09PMThe story of sweet-swinging Blue Jay first baseman Adam Lind, the small-town boy who married a big-city girl from the GTA.
Life Is A Sure Breeze In Bal Harbour Condos Set In A Fabulous Town-Like Setting Right By The Beach Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:54PMOne of the most appealing areas within the South Florida region is a luxurious oceanfront section called Bal Harbour where people from different parts of the world are able to enjoy one of the most luxurious settings within a place that casually maintains its exquisite town-like charm.
British warship to visit Jacksonville for Fourth of July Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:35AMJust in time for America’s celebration of its independence from England, a British warship will be pulling pier side in Jacksonville this weekend.
Alabama beaches slightly dirtier, oil spill notwithstanding Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:12AMGULF SHORES, Alabama -- Alabama's beaches last year suffered relatively few bacteria-related water-quality issues, though they were a little less clean than in 2009, according to an annual report released this week that ranks beaches around the nation.
Sauble water found to be safe Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:00AMThe latest water samples at Sauble Beach have come back showing that the waters are again safe to swim in. Andrew Barton, project manager of the Safe Water Program at the Grey Bruce Health Unit, said results received Wednesday showed an average of 12 E.[...]
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Grant More Than $1 Million to Protect Animals in Need Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:00AMAnimals in need and endangered species around the world will benefit from more than $1 million in grants awarded this year by the non-profit SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.
Is Your Beach a 'Superstar'? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:10PMWith beach season well underway and the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaching, an environmental advocacy group is out Wednesday with its annual beach report, ranking the nation's cleanest and most contaminated shores.
How clean is your favorite beach? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:37AMMost beaches look idyllic at first glance, but as you head to the shore this summer, what's really lurking in the water you're bathing in?
The Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine has long celebrated Ponce de Leon's discovery of Florida Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:19AMThe 500th anniversary of his landing in 1513 is only two years away.
Sandestin Music Festival Slated for August 12 & 13 Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:02AMJeffrey Steele , Lari White and More to Perform DESTIN, FL , June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - The weekend of August 12-13 , Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will be the place to be for music lovers of all ages when the Second Annual Sandestin Music Festival hits multiple stages throughout the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Co-sponsored by BMI, this free, open-to-the-public event will feature BMI ...
Pinellas residents unhappy with proposed bike trail Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:00AMAn expansion of the Pinellas Trail to give bicyclists and other access to the beaches ruins a neighborhood, homeowners say.
PBC considers reducing lifeguard hours Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 1:38PMPalm Beach County officials are considering cutting close to $1 million from the lifeguard division, which would mean the number of lifeguard hours a Phil Foster Park would be reduced.
Sandestin Music Festival Returns for a Second Year Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:00PMThe Sandestin Music Festival is returning to the Destin, Florida area. Debuting in 2010 with much success, this encore event is set for August 12th and 13th, 2011.
Sand Key renourishment project funding approved, could start by November Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:43PMBy Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Thursday, June 23, 2011 The results of erosion eating away at the beach on the south end of Sand Key can be seen here. A $35 million project to renourish the sand on the barrier island is expected to be finished by August 2012. CLEARWATER — The renourishment of Sand Key beaches is back on schedule. Once at risk, the rebuilding of the barrier island's beaches ...
St. Johns tries free shuttle service to Mickler's Landing Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:33AMAware that beach access and parking has been a hot issue for years in Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County officials will begin testing a program Saturday to shuttle beachgoers to and from Mickler's Landing.The popular beach park near Ponte Vedra Boulevard and Florida A1A, the only local place where the public can park for free at the beach, usually overflows on weekends.The pilot program will ...
'Whitey' Bulger Caught In California Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:39AMSANTA MONICA — Legendary Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, who has been on the run for more than a decade, was arrested Wednesday in Santa Monica, multiple law enforcement sources told The Times. Bulger, 81, has been the subject of several books and helped inspire "The Departed," a 2006 Martin Scorsese film staring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson, who played a Bulger-like ...
Decline in S. Fla. homes for sale giving sellers an edge Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 3:46PMSouth Florida home sellers are enjoying more power than they've had in several years: There are fewer houses for sale and buyers are hungrier.
South Florida’s global impact expands Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 8:35AMSince the days of Ponce de Leon, South Florida’s economy has largely hinged on geography.
Humans, reptiles wrestle on 'Wars' Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 3:42AMMIAMI - With its beautiful beaches, luxury hotels, hot nightclubs and nightmarish traffic, it's easy to forget that South Florida was built on a giant swamp. But despite decades of urban expansion, that wilderness still pushes back - particularly snakes, lizards and other reptiles, some of them dangerous.
Temps in the high 70s, low 80s tonight Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 4:41AMIn all of South Florida, there's been just a downpour near Fort Pierce so far, and all of Southwest Florida has been dry & hot, especially away from the beaches.
Indian River County mayors weigh artificial reefs instead of beach renourishment Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 8:17PMORCHID — Leaders of the county's municipalities are investigating whether it would make more sense to have more artificial reefs installed off the shores of Indian River County instead of spending millions for beach renourishment projects.
Seals divide Chatham views; 6th found fatally shot Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 12:20PMAs a sixth gray seal was found shot to death on a Cape Cod beach yesterday, people in this picturesque seaside town debated whether the ubiquitous marine mammals are marvels of nature or just nuisances.
Law & Disorder: Suspect arrested in Beaches brush fires Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:37AMA 22-year-old man was charged with multiple felony counts of malicious land burning Wednesday in four recent brush fires in Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach and authorities said he might be linked to several other fires at the Beaches.
Several outdoor camp opportunities still open for youngsters Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:25PMSchool is out and across the Treasure Coast, kids are running home and flinging their empty, well-worn backpacks in the air.
Health Watch — Sleep Secrets Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 1:49PMIf you have trouble falling to sleep you might need to make some lifestyle changes to improve your chances of getting the slumber you need for maximum health.
Safety officials highlighting danger of deadly rip currents this week Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 12:36PMSafety officials highlighting danger of deadly rip currents this week