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New principal joins St. Paul's School Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:21AMLEESBURG THERESA CAMPBELL | Staff Writer theresacampbell@dailycommercial.com St. Paul's Catholic School's new principal had a job offe ...
Tropical Storm Bret continues to push away from Florida Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:06AMA weakened Tropical Storm Bret is moving away from Florida, however, it is continuing to produce strong rip currents along the coast.
Tropical Storm Bret drifting northeastward Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:51AMTropical Storm Bret is expected to move away from Florida, however, it could still affect our weather.
Tropical Storm Bret to move northeast Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:06AMTropical Storm Bret is expected to move away from Florida, however, it could still affect our weather.
Feature: Ars at the launch: STS-135 Atlantis blasts into orbit Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:22AMThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy describes space as "really big." Kennedy Space Center (KSC) might be peanuts compared to space but, for human-sized visitors, it's pretty big. Located on Florida's Atlantic coast, an hour's drive east of Orlando's tourist spots, KSC has been NASA's site of choice for sending people into space since the 1960s. Covering the northern half of Merritt Island, its ...
Down to earth for Titusville after end of shuttle mission Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:09PMThe end of the shuttle programme with Atlantis’ ongoing mission means not just the end of the spectacle that draws thousands to the slice of Florida beaches known as the Space Coast, but also the end of a livelihood for those who have serviced the decades-old craft.
SUV Overturns In Ocoee; 4 Hospitalized Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:02AMFour people were taken to a hospital after a sport utility vehicle overturned in Ocoee, authorities say.
Daily News picks up 13 awards — 5 first place — from the Florida Society of News Editors Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:10PMReporters Katy Torralbas (feature writing) and Tara McLaughlin (business writing) along with photographers Lexey Swall (enterprise online slide show), Greg Kahn (photo story) and David Albers (breaking news online slide show) were named first place winners in Division B, for daily newspapers with a circulation between 50,000 and 125,000.
Freaky Friday news: Polite burglar offers to fix screen - Fri, 01 Jul 2011 PST Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:48PMAuthorities say a burglar offered to repair the screen that he damaged breaking into a New Jersey home after he was confronted by the homeowner and told her he meant to break into a neighbor’s home.
Nation Briefs Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:40PMCALIFORNIA Study finds increase in beach pollution LOS ANGELES | Those envisioning July Fourth celebrations at the beach may be swimming at their own risk, according to a study that found the number of beach closures because of dirty water soared last year nationwide. The Natural Resources Defense Council, which ...
Homes at Trilogy® Orlando and Shea Homes at Victoria Gardens Retirement Communities Meet Energy Star® Qualification Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:00PMBoomers save on utilities, enjoy comfort of Energy Star compliant homes at DeLand and Groveland active adult communities
Direct Air begins new service to Florida from MYR Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:11PMMYRTLE BEACH - Direct Air began new service from Myrtle Beach, SC to Orlando/Lakeland, FL today as well as to Hagerstown, MD. Direct Air, based in Myrtle Beach, SC is the first to operate flights from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lakeland, FL and Hagerstown, MD.
Deputies: Deltona 1-year-old crawled through pet door, into pool Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:54AMA Deltona toddler who drowned in a family pool got out of the house through a doggy door, sheriff's investigators said. Inside: Listen to mother's 9-1-1 call
Evacuation order lifted for homes near Ormond Beach brush fire Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 5:06PMResidents are being allowed back into homes that are near a brush fire in Northern Volusia County.
New campsites in DeLeon Springs, Wekiwa, other parks may privatize Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 8:05AMFlorida may allow privately run campsites in state parks Florida's park system takes in more than a thousand square miles of the state's most prized woods, springs and beaches; is the nation's only two-time winner of a coveted Gold Medal for excellence; and is a finalist for that prize again this year.
Fla. jellyfish a holiday weekend problem Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:07PMORLANDO, Fla., May 31 (UPI) -- Jellyfish caused problems for Florida beachgoers over the Memorial Day weekend with about 200 stings from the creatures reported daily, officials said.
Legoland, whale show new in Florida Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 11:20PMA theme park built with millions of Lego bricks, a cheetah habitat with a zero-to-60 mph roller coaster at Africa-themed Busch Gardens, and the first new killer whale show in five years at SeaWorld Orlando are among the big new attractions opening in central Florida this year.
Crowds to storm NYC for summer's start Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 2:38PMWith fair weather forecast, the start of Fleet Week, and new attractions this year on the waterfront and Governors Island, the city is gearing up for an unusually crowded Memorial Day weekend. Hotels are at around 88% capacity, according to Chris Heywood, a spokesman for NYC & Co., the city's marketing and tourism organization. “Last year was a record” for Memorial Day weekend lodging, he said ...
Legoland visitors have whale of a time Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 4:16AMA theme park built with millions of Lego bricks, a cheetah habitat with a zero-to-60mph(96kph) roller coaster at Africa-themed Busch Gardens, and the first new killer whale show in five years at SeaWorld Orlando are among the big new attractions opening in central Florida this year.
Traveling Just Got a Lot Easier at Melbourne International Airport for Passengers and Visitors Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 4:00PMMLB Airport's new website features flight tracking, parking info and more
Legoland opening, revamped whale show, cheetah coaster among new Fla. attractions Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 6:25PMORLANDO, Fla. - A theme park built with millions of Lego bricks, a cheetah habitat with a zero-to-100-km/h roller coaster at Africa-themed Busch Gardens, and the first new killer whale show in five years at SeaWorld Orlando are among the big new attractions opening in central Florida this year.
Tourism In Orange Co. Reaches Record Numbers Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 3:27PMORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Central Florida's biggest industry is doing better than ever, despite the recent recession. Last year, 51 million tourists come to Orange County.
Bonnie "Prince" Billy's Excellent Florida Adventure Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 3:04PMWill Oldham is one of the most gifted avant-garde singer/songwriters of our day, but he remains criminally unheard outside of a tight indie following and a few famous devotees. Johnny Cash was a fan and covered Oldham's "I See a Darkness" on American III: Solitary Man . Equally enamored of ...
Study says PDA is MIA in Florida Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 5:16AMA new study from Chemistry.com ranked Florida cities dead last for public displays of affection, and Tampa is just three slots from the bottom.
Floridians will find lots of new attractions at theme parks Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 11:00PMA theme park built with millions of Lego bricks, a cheetah habitat with a zero-to-60 mph roller coaster at Africa-themed Busch Gardens, and the first new killer whale show in five years at SeaWorld Orlando are among the big new attractions opening in central Florida this year.
US & World News, Tuesday 5/10 Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 8:14AMThe Mississippi River is cresting this morning in Memphis, Tennessee just shy of a decades-old record. The raging river is just under 48 feet.
Navy SEALs program began in Florida | Video Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 6:35AMTeam that dispatched bin Laden traces origins to Fort Pierce during World War II Under cloak of darkness, a group of U.S. Navy SEALs killed Osama bin Laden in his Pakistan compound last week. They took down the world's most notorious terrorist, but information on the elite group has been hard to come by.
Southwest/AirTran merger’s local effect not yet clear Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 7:35PMWEST BAY - The deputy director of the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) says it is too early to know whether the merger of low-cost carrier AirTran with Southwest Airlines will affect flights or fares from the local facility."I haven't heard anything yet,"...
Army Special Forces soldiers rolling in by the hundreds (SLIDESHOW) Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 8:41PMStarting this week, soldiers with the Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) will start rolling in by the hundreds.As many as 200 will arrive each week until all 1,887 of them are here in September ."This is where the bigger moves will begin," said Maj. Tony Parilli, the human...
Waiting for Tampa and Orlando's royal wedding Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 8:49PMBusiness leaders Rasesh Thakkar of Tavistock Group, Gray Swoope of Enterprise Florida and Rick Weddle of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission speak on a panel Friday at the Tampa Convention Center. The event was put on by the Tampa Bay Partnership.
No royal wedding, but Tampa-Orlando's 'super regional' courtship continues Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 5:49PMBy Robert Trigaux, Times Business Columnist Friday, April 29, 2011 While Britain's royal wedding captivated millions worldwide Friday, the ongoing courtship between the Tampa Bay and Orlando metro areas to become a Central Florida "super region" managed to attract a Who's Who of roughly 400 business and government officials to the Tampa Convention Center. The takeaway? Plenty of suggestions ...
School News: Loggers Run Middle's Kelsi Day wins first place in the Fair Housing Student Essay Conte Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 10:02AMSchool News: Loggers Run Middle's Kelsi Day wins first place in the Fair Housing Student Essay Conte
Post oil spill ads filmed in Pinellas County Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 4:14PMWith the anniversary of the oil spill, Visit St. Pete Clearwater is filming a post oil spill campaign.
Long Island Serial Killer, Craigslist Ripper, Still on the Loose Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 6:49PMThe Long Island serial killer, now tagged as the Craigslist Ripper is still on the loose as New York cops continue to scour the area. Ten sets of human remains were found along the beaches of Long Island and clues point to a serial killer who had selected prostitutes from Craigslist.com as his victims, hence the label Craigslist Ripper. This was disclosed by International news sites, April 15 ...
Playboy: UCF Among Top Party Schools Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 9:12PMThe University of Central Florida is ranked among the top 10 party schools in the nation, according to Playboy. Find out how high UCF ranks and what other schols made the list.
Diana Crawford Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 10:30AMDiana joined the NewsChannel 10 team as a general assignment reporter in November 2010.
Kip Watson: He raised the bar for dance in Florida Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 7:24PMWhen Southern Ballet Theater offered a four-event subscription series in 1979, it was the first time Orlando had a fully scheduled dance season by a professional dance company.
BP sending $30 million to seven Panhandle counties; Pinellas left out Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 7:02PMBy Katie Sanders, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Monday, April 11, 2011 TALLAHASSEE — Seven Panhandle counties celebrated Monday after getting a $30 million marketing and tourism grant from BP, but the happiness did not extend to Pinellas County. Gov. Rick Scott and BP spurned Pinellas beaches by not securing more funds for the region since a $1.15 million grant in August, said D.T. Minich ...
States run up questionable bills with BP recovery money Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 5:38PMIn this March 29, 2011 photo, a Chevrolet Tahoe with a Mississippi Government license plate sits in the parking spot of the Biloxi Mayor outside City Hall in Biloxi, Miss. In the year since the Gulf oil spill, officials along the coast have gone on a spending spree with BP money, dropping tens of millions of dollars on gadgets, vehicles and gear _ much of which had little to do with the cleanup ...
A prayer for Florida lawmakers Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 11:29AMOrlando pastor Tom Tufts of Friends Community Church is slated to deliver the prayer to open this afternoon’s legislative sessesion in Tallahassee. Tufts was kind enough to share with me a copy of the text of his prayer in advance. And I found it compelling. Pastor Tufts touches on some of the most frightening things going on [...]
Miami-Dade dedicating month to romance in new tourism campaign Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 9:25PMAfter building off-season tourism programs around restaurants, spas and music, Miami-Dade is carving out a month for wedding and romance business.
Win a St. Pete’s Beach Vacation for Two: VISIT FLORIDA and Fodor’s Announce “Show Us Your Florida” Photo Contest Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 7:10AMFodor’s Travel and VISIT FLORIDA announce the launch of travel photography contest “Show Us Your Florida” where one grand prize winner will receive a St. Pete’s Beach, Florida vacation for two, courtesy of TradeWinds Island Resorts. (PRWeb April 01, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5216504.htm
Gov. Rick Scott creates task force to help fight 'pill mills' Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 2:02PMA pill mill strike force will pull staff and resources from various state agencies and dedicate them solely to problems with prescription-drug abuse.
More for the traveler: museums, thrill rides Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 5:07PMAs tourism returns after a recession and an oil spill, more attractions provide greater drawing power.
Panhandle beach towns Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 5:03PMSand, architecture and history in a family-friendly atmosphere
Spring breakers shatter calm at Clearwater, other Tampa Bay beaches Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 7:41PMBy Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Sunday, March 20, 2011 CLEARWATER BEACH Cabana boys found them face down on the beach, sprawled out and vomiting near the Hilton tiki bar. Nicole was from New York, 21 in a black bikini. Allison was from Orlando, 23 in a teal sundress. They argued they were good, didn't need any help, their faces still caked with sand. It was their first day in town for spring ...
With rum runners and sun screen, spring breakers shatter cooler, calmer winter Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 3:41PMBy Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Sunday, March 20, 2011 CLEARWATER BEACH — Cabana boys found them face down on the beach, sprawled out and vomiting near the Hilton tiki bar. Nicole was from New York, 21 in a black bikini. Allison was from Orlando, 23 in a teal sundress. They argued they were good, didn't need any help, their faces still caked with sand. It was their first day in town for ...
What shook Flagler? Big rumble remains a mystery Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:56AMSomething happened Friday morning in Flagler County that prompted dozens of residents to report everything from their homes shaking to a sonic boom-like noise.
Homes in Flagler shake and rattle but cause a mystery | 911 call Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:44AMSomething happened this morning in Flagler County prompting dozens of residents to report everything from their homes shaking to a sonic boom-like noise.
Census data: If Pinellas, St. Petersburg are shrinking, how do they fit in a "growth" state? Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 6:18AMWake up and good morning . Some major Census figure s came out Thursday showing Florida attracted 2.8 million new residents in the last decade, despite the impact of high unemployment and the burst housing bubble. As the New York Times notes : "Florida’s census data tells the story of two distinctly different economic cycles . In the first half of the decade, the state’s booming economy ...