Detailed Florida County News
- Marc Giles Chambers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:58AMMr. Marc Giles Chambers, 54, beloved husband and devoted father, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly on Friday morning, July 8, 2011, at the Southeastern Georgia Health System, Brunswick, Georgia.
- What America Looks Like: The Balboa Peninsula Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:49AMThe United States as seen by its residents
- 'Swing Vote' misses opportunities to satirize the system Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:43AMWhen a political film hits theaters during a presidential election year, the hope is for a thoughtful piece that encourages viewers to more thoroughly examine the American political process. Alas, we've been saddled with 'Swing Vote.'
- School bullying reports: Zero in some districts, 4,000 in another Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:40AMHow to define bullying and varied reporting procedures lead to the disparities across the state.
- NASA goes with Florida; Michael Symon's B Spot; flash mobs; and more: News Week in Review Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:52PMCatching up on Metro news last week.
- News of the Weird: Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:00AMOn May 21, Jesse Robinson either established or tied the unofficial world record for unluckiest underage drinker of all time when he was booked into the Hamilton County, Ohio, jail for underage consumption. According to booking records, Robinson's date of birth is May 22, 1990. [HamiltonCountyJails.info, 5-23-2011]
- Bluegrass Bookshelf Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:51AMBooks listed here are by regional authors or are of interest to Central Kentucky readers and have be
- Good signs for waterfowlers Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:13PM It must be summer.And I don't need to look at a calendar to know that.I've found myself spending more time recently in the cool confines of my basement.With sweat pouring down my face while I've got on just a T-shirt and shorts, I'll look at my pile of camouflage fleece clothing and think, "M...
- Hundreds gather for slain priest's funeral at his church in Hammond Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:38PMThe Rev. Edward Everitt was killed at a retreat house in Waveland, Miss.
- Hundreds gather for priest's funeral Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:59PMHundreds of people came to Holy Ghost Catholic Church on Saturday for the funeral Mass for the murdered 70-year-old priest who had led the church for the past six years.
- Hundreds gather for slain priest's funeral Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:31PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press HAMMOND, La. Hundreds of people came to Holy Ghost Catholic Church on Saturday for the funeral Mass for the murdered 70-year-old priest who had led the church for the past six years. Although people were shocked by the Rev. Edward Everitt's death — shot in the head at a retreat house in Mississippi, allegedly by a handyman who took his car and money for ...
- Suspect in death of Hammond priest to return to Mississippi Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:08AMFirst appearance expected Thursday in Waveland Municipal Court
- Zip-line project moves to next stage Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:06AMThe city of Marathon's willingness to stake a $750,000 state grant will likely determine whether Crane Point Hammock's zip-line course dream comes to fruition.
- Sex offender held in Polk in priest's shooting death to return to Mississippi Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:46AMJeremy Wayne Manieri had planned to go to Disney World and had three-day passes, authorities say JACKSON, Mississippi — The man accused of shooting a Catholic priest in the head and stealing his car and money for a Disney World vacation is expected back in Mississippi next week to face a murder charge, authorities said Friday.
- Man Charged In Priest's Death To Return To Miss. Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:10PMThe man accused of killing a Catholic priest and stealing his car for a Disney vacation is expected back in Mississippi next week where he could have a first appearance in court Thursday.
- Houston, we have a problem: Shuttle's end sparks identity crisis Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:29PMThe end of the space shuttle programme is hitting its Florida launch home in the pocketbook with some areas practically becoming economic ghost towns. But Houston, home of Mission Control, is getting hit somewhere else: in the ego.Aerospace...
- Priest murder suspect to return to Mississippi from Florida (update) Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:15PMThe man accused of killing a Catholic priest and stealing his car for a Disney vacation is expected back in Mississippi next week where he could have a first appearance in court Thursday.
- Suspect in Priest's Death to Face Charges in Mississippi Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:49AMThe man accused of killing a Catholic priest and stealing his car is expected back in Mississippi next week.
- Suspect in theft of $97,000 Bentley in Naples arrested in La. Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:09AMJustin William Durbin, 22, was arrested Thursday in Louisiana after leading law enforcement officials on a high-speed chase and being tracked by bloodhounds, according to the Naples Police Department.
- Yetta Poole Ewing Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:37AMMrs. Yetta Poole Ewing, age 90, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011 at a local nursing home. Robert R. Fender Jr. Robert R. Fender, Jr., age 77, of Douglas, GA passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA following an extended illness.
- Between the Lines: Los Angeles County’s Prisoner Release Dilemma Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:49PM*The U.S. Supreme Court recently ordered the state of California to address its prison overcrowding problem. As a “quick fix” remedy, nearly 30,000 low level (non-violent) offenders will be released statewide in the next few months. Nearly 12,000 in Los Angeles County, and the County has a FEW perplexing dilemmas; 1) where are all these [...]
- EUR Guest Editorial: Anthony Sowell and The Death Penalty Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:50AM*If you know me, you know I am not fond of the death penalty. The death penalty is a vengeful act masking itself as justice. “Justice” is a subjective term and what may be just to me may be unnecessary to someone else. Nonetheless, we live in a nation-and world believing that death is justice [...]
- Win a Wizarding World Vacation on TODAY! Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:46AMAmid excitement for the final Harry Potter film, enter to win a four-day, three-night trip to Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, where you can visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park.
- Man waives extradition in priest's death Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:41AMA Catholic priest who police believe was killed with his own pistol traveled with the gun for protection and kept it in the bedroom of the Mississippi beach house where he was shot, a colleague said Wednesday.
- OBITUARIES Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:12AMHelen Callison A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 10, at St. Andrew’s Baptist Church in Columbia, S.C., for Helen Elizabeth Callison of Eugene, who died July 9 of age-related causes. She was 83. She was born July 20, 1927, in Chicago to LeRoy and Ruby …
- News of the Weird Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:10PMOn May 21, Jesse Robinson either established or tied the unofficial world record for unluckiest underage drinker of all time when he was booked into the Hamilton County, Ohio, jail for underage consumption. According to booking records, Robinson’s date of birth is May 22, 1990.
- Suspect in shooting of Hammond priest waives extradition to Mississippi Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:08PMPolice say the Rev. Edward Everitt was killed with his own gun
- ARRL Executive Committee Approves Grants for Six Schools Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:20PMIn June, the ARRL Executive Committee reviewed grant applications for the ARRL’s Education & Technology Program ( ETP ), awarding equipment and resources valued at nearly $5000 to five schools. More than 575 schools across the country have received support from the ETP in the form of grants for equipment, curriculum and resources, as well as teacher in-service training through the Teachers ...
- Gyrodyne Announces Plans for Rights Offering to Shareholders Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:27PMGyrodyne Company of America, Inc. announced today that it filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rights offering in which shareholders will receive non-transferable rights to purchase additional shares of Gyrodyne common stock, par value $1.00 per share.
- This is a Legal Memorandum On Legal Issues Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:39PMAbstract: Voter fraud may be a part of America’s history, but it does not have to be a part of America’s future.
- Mayor Alvin Brown against transferring more land to JTA without detailed plan Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:16AMWorried about more runaway costs like the city's new courthouse, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown has come out against the transfer of land around the Prime Osborn Convention Center to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
- Audit finds fault with state’s drug task forces Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:10PMNASHVILLE — Crooked drug dealers aren’t the only thorn sticking in the side of Tennessee’s local judicial drug task forces, according to a state comptroller audit.
- Suspect arrested in Louisiana priest's death Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:28PMPolk County, Florida, detectives arrested a man Tuesday in connection with the slaying of a priest in Mississippi.
- Palm Beach County Business Development Board wants more public funding Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:11PMEconomic Development group wants extra $200,000, despite budget crunch Even as a budget squeeze threatens to close Palm Beach County parks facilities, raise bus fare for the handicapped and cut Sheriff's Office funding, local business leaders want an extra $200,000 of taxpayer money to try to lure new companies.
- Mayor Alvin Brown opposes transferring more land to JTA around Prime Osborn Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:56PMWorried about another runaway cost fiasco like the city's new courthouse, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown opposes the transfer of land around the Prime Osborn Convention Center to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
- Shark, coyote and sea turtle experts present lectures at Rookery Bay Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:12AMWhat was it like to be the first person to say, “I think I’ll swim with sharks…without a cage to protect me?” Find out when scuba pioneer Stan Waterman presents “In The World Of Sharks” as part of the Summer of Sharks lecture series at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27.
- Mexican cartels using R.I. sites as outposts Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:04AMMexican drug cartels try to keep low profile in Rhode Island as they deepen reach in Northeast
- Tioga County native pilots final space shuttle flight Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:53AMTIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. - The space shuttle Atlantis launched Friday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on what is the final flight of NASA's shuttle program before the fleet is retired this year. The four-member crew, piloted by 45-year-old Tioga Co
- Murphy Oil explores Sebring location Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:00PMSEBRING Murphy Oil USA, Inc. is exploring the possibility of building a Murphy Express gas station at the corner of U.S. 27 North and Grand Prix Drive, according to documents obtained from the Highlands County Engineering Department.
- Mental state of alleged sex offender questioned Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:00PMCLINTON - The mental competency of a man accused of sexually preying on underage girls has sparked a years-long judicial dilemma that's still unfolding.
- Design competition for the Pier draws big-name architects Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:45PMBy Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Friday, July 8, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The architect of New York City's ground zero memorial wants to design the city's $50 million Pier project. So does the architect of the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg and the architect of the High Line, a green walkway atop an abandoned elevated freight railroad in New York that has become a popular ...
- Lake to approve $50K training on new teacher evaluation system Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:13PMMonday the Lake County School Board will likely approve a $50,000 contract with Learning Sciences International to train about 250 educators on a new teacher evaluation system. The Florida Department of Education partnered with the Pennsylvania-based performance management group to offer districts the evaluation method designed by Robert Marzano. The Lake School Board approved the method [...]
- Casey Anthony Release Date Recalculated -- but What Happens Then? Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:38PMCasey Anthony will have to wait a few more days to celebrate her release from the Orange County Jail where she has been incarcerated since October 2008. According to CNN, even though her release date was to be Wednesday, July 13, Florida Orange County Corrections officials, after going over the numbers and calculations, have found that they miscalculated by four days. She will now be released on ...
- Few more days in jail: Casey Anthony given new release date Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:55PMOfficials said they had “conducted a detailed recalculation of the projected release date.” Anthony will be free nearly two weeks after being acquitted of murder in the death of her daughter.
- Tot Mom Release Date Changed To July 17 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:55PMCasey Anthony will be staying in jail a little longer than we thought. Although court officials said Thursday afternoon that Anthony would be released on July 13, a statement sent Thursday night corrected that date to July 17. “After receiving the signed order this afternoon on the sentencing of Casey Marie Anthony, Orange County Corrections [...]
- Casey Anthony to be Released Later than Originally Thought Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:12PMORLANDO, Fla. -- Authorities in Florida say Casey Anthony will be freed July 17, not Wednesday as previously announced, as a result of a recalculation of the time she has served.
- Santa Rosa county community celebrates win in ‘Consent Decree’ settlement Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:44AMPACE (FBW)-In a county where many believe God has been on trial in a string of lawsuits spurred by the ACLU against Santa Rosa County Schools, litigants celebrated victory July 6 with Liberty Counsel attorneys at a community rally punctuated by prayer, music and passionate speeches.
- What America Looks Like: Different Sides of the Barber Shop Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:49AMThe United States as seen by its residents
- Anthony sentence allows her to go free July 17 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:16AMCasey Anthony looked ready for freedom. For the first time since her trial began, she let her hair down, smiling and playing with it as she awaited the judge's decision on when she would be released. read more
- Anthony sentence means she will be freed July 17 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:18AMORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Casey Anthony looked ready for freedom. For the first time since her trial began, she let her hair down, smiling and playing with it as she awaited the judge's decision on when she would be released.