Driver dies following January crash in North Fort Myers

A driver who was critically injured in a January crash on U.S. 41 in North Fort Myers has died, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.

Disney parks, cable in focus with gains expected

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co is expected to show another steady quarter of growth, driven by healthy business at cable networks and theme parks, when the media giant reports results on Tuesday. The company's shares have risen 10.2 percent since November, when Chief Executive Bob Iger reported higher income and profits propelled by a rise in cable advertising and theme park growth ...

Eli Manning visits Disney World - PHOTOS

Super Bowl XLVI MVP and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning visited Disney World at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on February 6, 2012. (All photos courtesy: Disney Parks via Getty Images Entertainment)

Senate honors FSU coach for work on child’s disease

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate just unanimously adopted a formal resolution honoring Florida State football coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife Candi for their work trying to raise funds to cure Fanconi anemia. Last year, the Fisher’s youngest son Ethan was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia, a rare blood disorder that affects about one in 131,000 people. [...]

Lance Armstrong Officially Member of United States Masters Swimming, States 2012 USMS Spring Nationals In Plans

SARASOTA, Florida, February 7. LANCE Armstrong, the record seven time winner of the Tour de France in cycling, is officially registered as a member of United States Masters Swimming. Armstrong m...

Prescribed burn planned in North Fort Myers today

Caloosahatchee Forestry Center will conduct a prescribed burn at the Resort on Carefree Boulevard in North Fort Myers today.

Fitch Releases Report on FSU Financial Assistance, Inc., FL

Fitch Ratings has published a report on FSU Financial Assistance, Inc., FL.

Ryan Opens Fort Lauderdale Office, Continues Expansion Throughout Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan, a leading global tax services firm with the largest indirect tax practice in North America, today announced the opening of a new office location ...

DEA slaps two Florida pharmacies, distributor over pill sales

Agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency raided two CVS pharmacies in central Florida over the weekend, removing controlled substances and suspending the stores' ability to handle or distribute drugs such as painkillers oxycodone and hydrocodone.

DEA moves against two Florida pharmacies, distributor over pill sales

Agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration raided two CVS pharmacies in central Florida over the weekend, removing controlled substances and suspending the stores' ability to handle or distribute drugs such as painkillers oxycodone and hydrocodone.

Alaska Air adds Philly, Fort Lauderdale

Alaska Airlines will begin flying from its Seattle hub to Philadelphia, offering daily round-trip service beginnning June 11.

Clarabridge 4th Annual Customer Connections (C3) Users Conference Preview

Clarabridge, Inc., the leading provider of sentiment and text analytics software to Global 1000 companies embracing Customer Experience Management , today announced the exclusive themes and companies presenting at their 4th Annual Customer Connections Users Conference on March 5-7, 2012 in Miami, Florida.

Best Key Lime Pie in South Florida

Some of the best Key Lime pies in South Florida can be found at Terry's Key Lime Pies. Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe, Ice Box Cafe, Joe's Stone Crab, Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory

Man critically burned trying to set fire to wife, Tampa authorities say

TAMPA, Florida — Deputies in Tampa say a man was critically burned when he tried to set his estranged wife on fire.

Travelzest plc: “Make My Family Smile” Contest winners bag a fantastic family vacation in Orlando

itravel2000, a Travelzest company , a leading online travel retailer, and Visit Orlando have announced the winners of the “Make My Family Smile” contest, launched in partnership with Citytv's Breakfast Television Toronto.

Pictures: Star sightings: Which celebrities were spotted at Disney?

(Matt Stroshane, Walt Disney Co. / February 6, 2012 ) In this handout image provided by Disney Parks, Super Bowl XLVI MVP and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning takes a celebratory ride with Mickey Mouse on February 6, 2012 at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Yippy, Inc. (YIPI) CEO to Present at iMedia's Iconic Brand Summit

FORT MYERS, Fla., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yippy, Inc. (Pinksheets: YIPI.PK - News) ( www.yippy.com ) ("Yippy" or the "Company"), providers of the world's fastest, family friendly search ...

Key West Seaplanes Private Charter Service Adds New Seaplane to Fleet

Key West Seaplanes, the region's premiere seaplane charter company has expanded it's fleet. This newest aircraft is a custom-designed and custom-built seaplane created by Wipaire, the world's seaplane authority. (PRWeb February 07, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/KeyWestSeaplanes/LittlePalmIsland/prweb9168902.htm

Drapery Hardware Catalog Offered Online by Continental Window Fashions

Online retailer for drapery hardware and decorative curtain rods offers window fashions in time for winter.Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 Continental Window Fashions, the online authority in interior window décor and hardware retail, announces their catalog of curtain rods and drapery hardware. The online collection includes products from designer manufacturers such as Paris Texas ...

Traffic alert: Trooper hurt in crash on turnpike

It’s a mess out there, South Florida.

Florida education news: Financial aid, athlete recruiting, school fights and more

KEEP COSTS DOWN: Vice President Joe Biden visits FSU to tout the administration's plan to reduce financial aid support for students at universities that raise tuition. (AP photo) SHARE THE TAX: A Florida Senate committee moves a bill that would force school districts to share their capital improvements tax revenue with charter schools , unlike the House which removed that provision. BAD ...

The National Camp Series (NCS) Will Feature Former NFL Punter Louie Aguiar at its’ Annual Super Kicking Camp in ...

The National Camp Series (NCS), founded by former NFL Kicker Michael Husted, will feature former NFL punter Louie Aguiar at its’ Super Camp VI in Orlando, Florida on February 18th and 19th, 2012. The NCS Super Camp is an annual event that brings the top football kicking specialists from around the country who learn from some of the best kicking coaches in the country.San Diego, CA. (PRWEB ...

Shannon J. Owens: Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning is an elite finisher

Sports enthusiasts live for numbers. We use them to pontificate and prognosticate about whom we deem "elite," what defines elitism and where these gifted athletes belong in sports history.

Seo4anyone, Inc. Expands Beyond Search Engine Optimization Services to Include Social Media Marketing Services in ...

In order to better service their existing clients and to ensure new clients benefit from social media marketing campaigns, seo4anyone, Inc. has added social media marketing experts to their Miami, Florida office. This move expands their core search engine optimization services by adding Facebook and Twitter experts, landing page optimization testing, and pay per click advertising management ...

Broward County DUI Attorney Contends that Proposed Legislation Could Have a Major Impact in DUI Cases Across the State ...

Broward County DUI defense attorney Michael Dye contends that Florida Senate Bill 1810 would drastically redefine the criminal offense of DUI and would lead to convictions of people who were not impaired by drugs or alcohol while driving.Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 On January 7, 2012, Florida Senate Bill 1810 was filed by Senator Stephen Wise. The bill is intended to amend ...

FSU men's basketball team winning with great offensive balance

By Ira Schoffel Democrat sports editor -- Leonard Hamilton's "Junkyard D" defense has been as nasty as ever, but one of the keys to the Florida State men's basketball team's impressive first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule has been an extremely efficient and balanced offense.

Northeast Florida nonprofits out "to find a way" after years in crisis mode

Jacksonville area nonprofit groups are strained after years of declining donations, rising costs and increasing demand.

Partner benefits on city agenda

Key West city commissioners are expected to decide today whether city contracts should require that vendors provide the same medical benefits options to qualified same-sex couples that are offered to... read more

Today In History

20 YEARS AGO A group of local volunteers planted 152 green Malaysian trees on the bridle path in Key West and planned to plant an additional 152 trees. The Florida Department of Natural... read more

Obituaries

KIM S. WILLIS Kim Sikes Willis, 53, passed away peacefully Thursday night, Feb. 2, 2012, at her home, 1111 Grinnell St., Key West, Fla. Kim was a teacher for 18 years in Key West, at Sigsbee... read more

Mile Markers

KEY WEST CPAs offer information The Florida Institute of CPAs' Florida Keys chapter will present an update on accounting and auditing issues for condominium and homeowners... read more

Nationals may hit Fort Myers for spring training

The Washington Nationals talk to Lee County officials looking possibly to move their spring training site from Brevard County.

South Fort Myers woman pleads guilty to hiring hitman to kill husband

A south Fort Myers woman pleaded guilty Monday to accusations that she wanted to trade her husband's motorcycle in exchange for his death, according...

University Senate votes for changes to Miami Plan revision process

At the Miami University Senate meeting Monday, the senate voted once again on a proposal to reform the Miami Plan for Liberal Education, the establishment of a university multicultural council.

Eli Manning Makes Return Trip to Disney World

The day after winning his second Super Bowl, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning made a familiar stop Monday afternoon: Disney World.

Sweeping health dept overhaul advances

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That win is why Larranaga came to Miami

Miami coach enjoyed Duke win, but has moved on CORAL GABLES — When Jim Larranaga considered the University of Miami basketball job last spring, his two grown sons encouraged him by saying, "You deserve a chance to take an ACC team into the likes of the Dean Dome and Cameron Indoor Stadium."

Biden in Florida: Keep tuition low

The vice president spoke at Florida State University, pushing the president’s college affordability plan.

Florida-Kentucky Preview

The way No. 8 Florida sees it, all the pressure is on top-ranked Kentucky. The Wildcats have a 15-game winning streak, have won a nation-best 48 in a row at home and hold the top spot in the Southeastern Conference. They have five players averaging double figures, including freshman phenom Anthony Davis, and have allowed only three opponents to top 65 points all season.

Florida welcomes pressure-free test at Kentucky

The way No. 8 Florida sees it, all the pressure is on top-ranked Kentucky. The Wildcats have a 15-game winning streak, have won a nation-best 48 in a row at home and hold the top spot in the Southeastern Conference. They have five players averaging double figures, including freshman phenom Anthony Davis, and have allowed only three opponents to top 65 points all season.

Which way the Hispanic vote?

In a recent ABC News/Univision News survey the Hispanic/Latino vote in Florida favors President Obama 50 percent, over Mitt Romney’s 40 percent and 52 percent for Obama, over Newt Gingrich’s 38 percent. That is not significantly different from the 57 percent of the Florida Hispanic vote that Obama took in 2008 race.

Eli Manning Heads to Disney World, Spends Day Hanging Out With Mickey Mouse (Photos)

The New York Giants returned home on Monday to receive a hero's welcome as the newly crowned Super Bowl champions. There was at least one noticeable absentee -- quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning. That's because Manning was in Florida on Monday where he spent the day with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Disney World. It's become tradition for the game's MVP to spend a day at Disney, and the ...

DEA raids 2 CVS pharmacies in drug abuse probe

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - The Drug Enforcement Administration said on Monday it raided two CVS pharmacies over the weekend as part of an effort to curb the abuse of prescription painkillers and other potentially addictive substances. The action, which occurred on Saturday, came one day after the agency suspended the license of drug distributor Cardinal Health Inc, prohibiting it from shipping ...

Keon Daniel returns to Philadelphia Union, Thomas Brandt and Brandon Zimmerman depart

The Union made a number of announcements Monday afternoon as they began their preseason training camp near Orlando, Florida.

South Florida can still claim priciest Super Bowl

As the last Super Bowl before the recession, South Florida’s 07 game continues out-pricing other Super Bowls. Little cities don’t help: prices down 15 percent from last year’s game in Dallas.

Super Bowl winner Eli Manning going to Disney World today

The Super Bowl winner Eli Manning is going to Disney World.

Philadelphia Union Travel to Florida for Second Leg of Preseason

Chester, Pa. (February 6, 2012) - Philadelphia Union began their second leg of preseason today, after traveling to Orlando, Florida yesterday.

NHC says system has 0 percent chance of developing; bringing needed rain

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disturbed weather that is drifting towards the Florida Keys for signs of development.

Protocol Global Solutions Adding 400 Positions to Sarasota, Florida Customer Care Contact Center

HORSHAM, Pa., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NCO Group, Inc. ("NCO" or the "Company"), a leading provider of business process outsourcing services, announced today that it will hire approximately ...

Florida still not finished

While to the casual eye it may seem that the Gators put their finishing touches on this year s recruiting class...