FSU, Pierpont Gearing Up For Family Weekend 2010

Hundreds of family members are expected to be on campus.

Florida pastor calls off burning of Qurans

A Florida pastor Thursday called off his controversial plan to burn copies of the Quran on the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack.

Florida pastor calls off Quran burning after 'mosque deal'

A Florida pastor called off on Thursday a Quran-burning ceremony scheduled for this weekend, saying he had secured a deal to move a planned mosque in New York away from Ground Zero.

Florida pastor abandons Koran-burning plan

GAINESVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - A Christian pastor said on Thursday he was canceling a plan to burn the Koran, which had drawn international condemnation and a warning from President Barack Obama that it could provoke al Qaeda suicide bombings.

Florida pastor abandons Koran-burning plan

GAINESVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - A Christian pastor said on Thursday he was canceling a plan to burn the Koran, which had drawn international condemnation and a warning from President Barack Obama that it could provoke al Qaeda suicide bombings.

With Lake Nona, Orlando Is Becoming a Medical Hub

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Fort Myers Beach boaters: Derelict vessels a growing problem

Fort Myers Beach residents say they are getting concerned because they are seeing more abandoned boats. Officials we spoke to say not only are these derelict vessels an eyesore, but they're dangerous as well.

Florida pastor Rev. Terry Jones cancels Quran burning

Rev. Terry Jones announced at a press conference outside the Dove World Outreach Center that he would cancel the Quran burning The Gainesville pastor behind the Quran burning scheduled for Saturday announced Thursday afternoon that he plans to cancel the event.

Florida pastor cancels burning of Qurans on 9/11

Fringe Florida Pastor Terry Jones announced late Thursday that he had canceled his church's controversial plan to burn copies of the Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The Gainesville pastor told reporters in a hastily arranged press conference that he had agreed to call off the burning after he spoke with the leader [... ]

Florida pastor cancels burning of Qurans on 9/11

Fringe Florida Pastor Terry Jones announced late Thursday that he had canceled his church's controversial plan to burn copies of the Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The Gainesville pastor told reporters in a hastily arranged press conference that he had agreed to call off the burning after he spoke with the leader [... ]

Florida pastor calls off Koran burning, claims mosque deal

A Florida pastor called off Thursday a Koran-burning ceremony scheduled for this weekend, claiming he had secured a deal to move a planned mosque in New York away from Ground Zero.

Miami Hurricanes Look For Redemption Against the Ohio State Buckeyes

As a Miami Hurricanes fan, it is hard to forget the disappointment felt in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl. With the National Championship game won, a phantom flag was issued, breathing new life into Ohio State while sucking the life out of the Canes. Hurricanes fans have been looking for redemption since. With all the controversy in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, this year's rematch is sure to create an ...

(WWE) WWE vs. TNA In Orlando + Chad Ochocinco To Host RAW

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2 Miami cops guilty in dealer shakedown

MIAMI, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Two former Miami-Dade County police detectives are guilty of committing felonies stemming from a drug-dealer shakedown that was bogus, a Florida jury decided. Florida - Miami-Dade County Florida - United States - Counties - Miami-Dade

Florida pastor calls off Koran burning, claims mosque deal

A Florida pastor called off Thursday a Koran-burning ceremony scheduled for this weekend, claiming he had secured a deal to move a planned mosque in New York away from Ground Zero.

Florida pastor calls off Koran burning after 'mosque deal'

A Florida pastor called off Thursday a Koran-burning ceremony scheduled for this weekend, saying he had secured a deal to move a planned mosque in New York away from Ground Zero.

Florida pastor cancels plan to burn Korans on Sept. 11

A Florida minister who had created an international furor with his plan to burn the Koran on the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks canceled the event under intense pressure Thursday, saying he agreed to back off after reaching a deal to move the location of a controversial mosque near New York's ground zero.

Florida pastor cancels plan to burn Korans on Sept. 11

The minister of a Florida church said he has canceled plans to burn copies of the Koran because the leader of a much-opposed plan to build an Islamic Center near ground zero has agreed to move its location. The agreement couldn't be immediately confirmed.

Florida Preacher: Qur'an Burning Event Canceled, Islamic Leader "Agrees To Move Mosque"

The owner of the Park 51 Islamic center says despite the cancellation of the Qur'an burning event, the center will not be moved from Ground Zero, NBC News reports. The minister of a Florida church said he has canceled plans to burn copies of the Quran because the leader of a much-opposed plan to build an Islamic Center near ground zero has agreed to move its location. The agreement couldn't be ...

Florida minister calls off Quran burning

UM Ball Player Accused Of Selling Pot To Cop

A University of Miami baseball player was arrested after he allegedly tried to sell an undercover police officer marijuana. Coral Gables police spokeswoman Officer Kelly Denham said Frankie Ratcliff, 19, was taken into custody Wednesday night when he tried to sell one of their officers 21 grams of marijuana for $220 on the university's campus.

Florida pastor calls off Koran-burning event

GAINESVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - A fundamentalist Christian pastor on Thursday called off his plan to burn copies of the Koran on Saturday.

Florida minister cancels burning of Qurans on 9/11

Florida pastor calls off Koran burning after 'mosque deal'

A Florida pastor called off Thursday a Koran-burning ceremony scheduled for this weekend, saying he had secured a deal to move a planned mosque in New York away from Ground Zero.

Fort Myers K9 injured by robbery suspect released from animal hospital

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Fort Myers man accused of battering wife

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Fort Myers man arrested on assault charges

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Police: Fort Myers woman, 60, threatened grandson with ice pick

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Brand Ambassador, Cynthia Aguilar Attempts Solo Paddle from Cuba to Key West

SAN CLEMENTE, CA Sept. 9, 2010 On Saturday September 11th, Ocean Minded Brand Ambassador, Cynthia Aguilar, 26, will attempt a one hundred and thirty mile solo paddle board crossing from Cuba to Key West, Florida. Aguilar is pursuing this open ocean paddle to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and her non-profit organization Keep Paddlin, Inc.Ive been having some reality...

TV veteran to lead WFLA, Tribune advertising operations

The Florida Communications Group, parent company of The Tampa Tribune, WFLA-TV and TBO.com, has named syndicated TV veteran Mark Dvornik to lead WFLA and its sister production company, Riverbank Studios.

Fox News to ignore Florida Quran burning

Fox News has announced it will not be covering a Florida pastor's burning of the Islamic holy book, the Quran.

FSU Looking To Rebuild Legacy Against Sooners

When 17th ranked Florida State steps on the field in Norman, Oklahoma Saturday, it will be a rematch of sorts of two programs whose roles have reversed in the last decade.

Weekend Time Schedule

All Times EDT Saturday BASEBALL American League Tampa Bay at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox , 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Boston at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. National League Florida at Washington, 1:05 p.m. St. Louis at Atlanta, 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 4 ...

Florida Gators: Five Keys for John Brantley and the Team vs. USF

Let me go out on a limb and say this: If the Gators play even remotely close to the way they played last saturday, their season will be over before it starts. Think about that for a second. Let it sink in. If the Gators were playing virtually any other team other than Miami of Ohio, then Gator fans would be looking towards basketball season a little early. The good news is that they did ...

Miami Hurricanes still have bitter taste from 2003 Fiesta Bowl loss to Ohio

Disney Night of Joy act Group 1 Crew has Orlando roots

Tonight marks a homecoming for Group 1 Crew , one of the 16 acts performing at Disney World's Night of Joy this year. The threesome has roots in a Central Florida youth Bible study.

Deputies detonate toy pony outside school

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Authorities in Florida said a stuffed toy pony outside of an elementary school was detonated by deputies after it was deemed suspicious. Florida - Stuffed toy - Sports - Equestrian - Pony Clubs

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Trace the origins of Oklahoma's most recent rise to national powerhouse status and you'll find Florida State.

FSU's use of offensive and defensive starters on special teams is making a difference

Alonso's Anthony Chickillo chooses Miami

Alonso High School's star defensive end, Anthony Chickillo, today gave his oral committment to play college football at the University of Miami.

Florida Minister Says He'll Go Through With Burning Plans

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It's official: Bucs-Browns will be blacked out

Anyone wanting to see the Bucs game live has only a couple options: buy a ticket or drive beyond the 75-mile blackout radius required by the league.

Ohio State-Miami rematch can't escape '03 classic

Terry Porter is a dirty word in Miami for his call in the 2003 title game because, since then, the 'Canes have sunk while the Buckeyes have soared. They meet again Saturday with that classic still looming large, Dennis Dodd says. Ohio State University - Miami - Terry Porter - sport - College football

West Salem eyeing repeat in volleyball

The West Salem High School volleyball team is 2-0 this season and chasing after another Coulee Conference championship.

Hit-and-run in Miami seriously injures Que. man

A young man from Lévis, east of Quebec City, is intensive care after a hit-and-run accident in Miami, Florida on Monday.

Tampa Electric to Capture and Sequester Carbon Dioxide at Its Polk Power Station as Part of a U.S. Department of ...

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tampa Electric pilot project partnership with RTI to capture and store carbon dioxide.

Tampa Bay's Buccaneers Are Blacked Out on Local TV as NFL Season Kicks Off

National Football League fans in Florida’s Tampa Bay area won’t see their hometown Buccaneers on local television as the season hits full stride this weekend.

Video: USF-Florida preview

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443 toilets flush to test arena's plumbing

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The toilets at Florida's new Amway Center were inaugurated by Orlando Magic and city officials with the help of some schoolchildren to check the plumbing. Orlando Magic - Florida - Amway Center - Business - Opportunities

FBI agents visit Florida church over Quran burn

FBI agents visited Thursday with a minister of a small Florida church that plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, as public safety became a paramount concern and President Barack Obama added his voice to the chorus of opposition.