Les Miller would collect $188,500 yearly if working for Hillsborough commission, USF

By Janet Zink, Times Staff Writer Saturday, September 4, 2010 TAMPA — Les Miller needs only to beat a write-in candidate to become a Hillsborough County commissioner in November. For Miller, it would be his second taxpayer-funded job: He has been working full time at the University of South Florida since 2007. But, for now, Miller hasn't decided if he'll leave his $96,500-a-year job as USF's ...

The Florida Kennel Club's Tampa Bay and Pasco chapters marked AKC Responsible Dog Owner Day at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Saturday with a festival.

FSU's speedy returner Greg Reid makes Samford pay for kicking to him

Florida vs. Miami (Ohio): final 34-12

FSU pounds Samford 59-6 to win Jimbo Fisher's debut

Live blog: USF football opener vs. Stony Brook

Greetings from Raymond James Stadium, where the Skip Holtz era of USF football kicks off tonight against I-AA Stony Brook. We'll be live-blogging throughout the game, so join in on the conversation and send us your questions and comments. ... USF football vs. Stony Brook

Florida 'Bad News' Gators stumble to win over Miami

GAINESVILLE — It's a new era of Florida football: The Bad News Gators.

20th-ranked FSU routs Samford

Florida begins life after Tebow with win over Miami-Ohio

UPS identifies men from Kentucky, Florida as 2 crew members killed in Dubai cargo plane crash

Crew members from Kentucky and Florida were identified Saturday as the two people killed when a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff outside Dubai.

Investigative reporter Chuck Hendrick exposed Florida drug trade, fraud

By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Saturday, September 4, 2010 TAMPA — Investigative reporter Chuck Hendrick met police on undercover drug busts, a gun in the glove box. He untangled the mechanics of the international drug trade, from their point of shipment to the laundering of profits. He treated mobsters, physicians, police officers and elected officials with equal distrust and made ...

Florida CB Jenkins injures elbow in opener

No. 4 Florida could be without starting cornerback Moses Jenkins next week against South Florida. Jenkins injured his left elbow in Saturday's season opener against Miami (Ohio), and coach Urban Meyer says he's not sure how long the senior will be sidelined. Jenkins missed most of last season because of post-concussion symptoms.

Florida CB Jenkins injures elbow in opener

No. 4 Florida could be without starting cornerback Moses Jenkins next week against South Florida. Jenkins injured his left elbow in Saturday's season opener against Miami (Ohio), and coach Urban Meyer says he's not sure how long the senior will be sidelined. Jenkins missed most of last season because of post-concussion symptoms.

Florida beats Miami (Ohio) 34-12

Update: The Florida Gators’ offense was out of synch today in a sluggish 34-12 victory over Miami of Ohio in Gainesville. Miami took an early 3-0 lead before the Gators’ Janoris Jenkins intercepted a Zac Dysert pass and returned it 70 yards to help Florida take the lead for good at 7-0. Bad snaps and turnovers plagued the Gators throughout the game, negating much of their offensive output. John ...

Florida beats Miami (Ohio) 34-12

Update: The Florida Gators’ offense was out of synch today in a sluggish 34-12 victory over Miami of Ohio in Gainesville. Miami took an early 3-0 lead before the Gators’ Janoris Jenkins intercepted a Zac Dysert pass and returned it 70 yards to help Florida take the lead for good at 7-0. Bad snaps and turnovers plagued the Gators throughout the game, negating much of their offensive output. John ...

Florida Football: What I Learned From Gators vs. Miami (Ohio) Game

After watching the University of Florida secure their home field advantage and squeak out a victory against the University of Miami (Ohio), there were some positives and negatives coming out from each sideline. Continuing this regular segment, I go through the standout players, those that need work, and tendencies of each team that must be praised or fixed. The John Brantley Hype is Well ...

Florida Football: What I Learned From Gators vs. Miami (Ohio) Game

After watching the University of Florida secure their home field advantage and squeak out a victory against the University of Miami (Ohio), there were some positives and negatives coming out from each sideline. Continuing this regular segment, I go through the standout players, those that need work, and tendencies of each team that must be praised or fixed. The John Brantley Hype is Well ...

Florida Football: What I Learned From Gators vs. Miami (Ohio) Game

After watching the University of Florida secure their home field advantage and squeak out a victory against the University of Miami (Ohio), there were some positives and negatives coming out from each sideline. Continuing this regular segment, I go through the standout players, those that need work, and tendencies of each team that must be praised or fixed. The John Brantley Hype is Well ...

Florida shows sputtering offense

Urban Meyer and the Florida coaching staff might say all the right things about how Miami was a tough opponent and how it was still a double-digit win, but to have 29 yards of total offense up until a huge mid-second half run from Jeff Demps is a disaster. Welcome to the preseason, Florida. Now don't do this again. Florida - Urban Meyer - Miami - United States - Jeffery Demps

Florida shows sputtering offense

Urban Meyer and the Florida coaching staff might say all the right things about how Miami was a tough opponent and how it was still a double-digit win, but to have 29 yards of total offense up until a huge mid-second half run from Jeff Demps is a disaster. Welcome to the preseason, Florida. Now don't do this again. Florida - Urban Meyer - Miami - United States - Jeffery Demps

Florida shows sputtering offense

Urban Meyer and the Florida coaching staff might say all the right things about how Miami was a tough opponent and how it was still a double-digit win, but to have 29 yards of total offense up until a huge mid-second half run from Jeff Demps is a disaster. Welcome to the preseason, Florida. Now don't do this again. Florida - Urban Meyer - Miami - United States - Jeffery Demps

USF Scientists Take Another Trip To Oil Spill Zone

Marine Scientists From The University Of South Florida Are Taking Another Trip Out To Study The Effects Of The Gulf Oil Spill The Usf College Of Marine Science...

MUG SHOT: Fort Myers woman charged with prostitution

Crystal Shannon Weigand, 33, of Fort Myers, was arrested by Lee County sheriff's deputies Saturday morning and charged with prostitution, according to a report.

Florida 'Bad News' Gators overcome sloppy start, beat Miami of Ohio

The Gators fumbled seven times, lost three of them, missed an extra point and produced just 113 yards in the passing game against a Miami team coming off a one-win season. GAINESVILLE -- It's a new era of Florida football: The Bad News Gators.

Florida 'Bad News' Gators overcome sloppy start, beat Miami of Ohio

The Gators fumbled seven times, lost three of them, missed an extra point and produced just 113 yards in the passing game against a Miami team coming off a one-win season. GAINESVILLE -- It's a new era of Florida football: The Bad News Gators.

Sloppy Gators Beat Miami Of Ohio In Football Season Opener

The University of Florida football team was sloppy and seemingly disinterested but did manage to beat Miami of Ohio 34-12 Saturday in Gainesville in the season opener for both teams. Florida only had 25 yards of total offense through three quarters before tailback Jeff Demps ripped off a 72 yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. Ironically, both teams ended up with the exact same total ...

Pedaling Priest Rolls To a Stop In Key West

Father Matthew Ruhl rode 5,052 miles to raise awareness of American poverty. United States - Key West - Florida Keys - Florida - Business and Economy

Pedaling Priest Rolls To a Stop In Key West

Father Matthew Ruhl rode 5,052 miles to raise awareness of American poverty. United States - Key West - Florida Keys - Florida - Business and Economy

FSU routs Samford in Jimbo Fisher's debut

TALLAHASSEE — Yes, it was only Samford, a lowly opponent from Division I-AA's Southern Conference. But before Saturday, Florida State hadn't dominated an opponent like this in a long, long time.

Football. Win No. 1 For Fisher

Florida State slams Samford, 59-6, in Jimbo Fisher's first game as head football coach at Florida State University. Jimbo Fisher Interview Christian Ponder Interview 1st Half Highlights Photo Gallery

Florida sloppy in win over Miami-Ohio

Florida struggled to a 34-12 victory over Miami-Ohio at the Swamp.

Florida sloppy in win over Miami-Ohio

Florida struggled to a 34-12 victory over Miami-Ohio at the Swamp.

Florida Gators overcome sloppy start, beat Miami of Ohio

The Gators fumbled seven times, lost three of them, missed an extra point and produced just 113 yards in the passing game against a Miami team coming off a one-win season. GAINESVILLE - The Florida Gators defeated Miami of Ohio 34-12 on Saturday, but don't let that fool you: this is not a performance the Gators were necessarily happy with.

Florida’s High-Speed Answer to a Foreclosure Mess

Florida has set up foreclosures-only courts to reduce the state’s huge backlog of cases, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.

Florida’s High-Speed Answer to a Foreclosure Mess

Florida has set up foreclosures-only courts to reduce the state’s huge backlog of cases, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.

Florida’s High-Speed Answer to a Foreclosure Mess

Florida has set up foreclosures-only courts to reduce the state’s huge backlog of cases, but borrowers’ lawyers are critical of the process.

Florida Gators overcome sloppy start, beat Miami of Ohio

The Gators fumbled seven times, lost three of them, missed an extra point and produced just 113 yards in the passing game against a Miami team coming off a one-win season. GAINESVILLE - The Florida Gators defeated Miami of Ohio 34-12 on Saturday, but don't let that fool you: this is not a performance the Gators were necessarily happy with.

FSU rolls to 59-6 rout in Fisher's debut

Tallahassee, Fla. - The Jimbo Fisher era got off to exactly the kind of start Florida State was hoping for.

Florida 21, Miami 6

Florida is holding a 21-6 lead over Miami University (Ohio) at halftime of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, but don't let the score fool you. The Gators have struggled. Florida has just 13 total yards, -18 rushing yards. And the Gators have picked up just four first downs and have had possession of the ball just 9:43 in two quarters. And one of its three touchdowns was scored ...

Florida 21, Miami 6

Florida is holding a 21-6 lead over Miami University (Ohio) at halftime of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, but don't let the score fool you. The Gators have struggled. Florida has just 13 total yards, -18 rushing yards. And the Gators have picked up just four first downs and have had possession of the ball just 9:43 in two quarters. And one of its three touchdowns was scored ...

Florida 21, Miami 6

Florida is holding a 21-6 lead over Miami University (Ohio) at halftime of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, but don't let the score fool you. The Gators have struggled. Florida has just 13 total yards, -18 rushing yards. And the Gators have picked up just four first downs and have had possession of the ball just 9:43 in two quarters. And one of its three touchdowns was scored ...

Florida 21, Miami 6

Florida is holding a 21-6 lead over Miami University (Ohio) at halftime of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, but don't let the score fool you. The Gators have struggled. Florida has just 13 total yards, -18 rushing yards. And the Gators have picked up just four first downs and have had possession of the ball just 9:43 in two quarters. And one of its three touchdowns was scored ...

Florida Football: No. 4 Gators Will Roll Over Miami (Ohio)

The Florida Gators will host the Miami Redhawks this Saturday to kickoff their 2010 season. The Gators finished the 2009 season with a huge win over Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl to close the year at 13-1. The Gators' only loss came in the SEC Championship game against eventual BCS Champion, Alabama. The Redhawks were a miserable 1-11 in 2009, with their only win coming at home against Toledo ...

Documents detail Florida holiday massacre

JUPITER, Fla., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- A survivor of a Thanksgiving massacre at a Miami-area home said the accused killer made extra sure a little girl was dead, court documents revealed. Thanksgiving - Florida - Holidays - South Florida metropolitan area - Children and Youth

FSU rolling in first Bowden-less game in 35 years

Christian Ponder has a Heisman campaign in his favor through Florida State. If winning the award is in his future, he certainly helped that cause with his first-half performance today. Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher led FSU to a 42-3...

Spiders infesting Florida parks

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- A Florida bug expert says banana spiders up to 4 inches long, common in the state's parks and recreational areas, aren't dangerous, but are nutritious. Florida - Fort Lauderdale Florida - United States - FORT LAUDERDALE - Biology

Key West swims past Marathon

Although it was the opening meet, Key West High's Brandon Cyr and A.J. Hally looked in mid-season form Wednesday at the Florida Keys Community College pool. Cyr, a senior, and Hally, a junior, both swam personal bests in finishing one-two in the 100-yard freestyle (Cyr in 53.53 seconds, Hally in 54.18) as they led the Conch boys team to an easy 115-37 victory over a Marathon team that had only ...

Key West swims past Marathon

Although it was the opening meet, Key West High's Brandon Cyr and A.J. Hally looked in mid-season form Wednesday at the Florida Keys Community College pool. Cyr, a senior, and Hally, a junior, both swam personal bests in finishing one-two in the 100-yard freestyle (Cyr in 53.53 seconds, Hally in 54.18) as they led the Conch boys team to an easy 115-37 victory over a Marathon team that had only ...