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6 ways to save on your power bill

Nov 18, 2008 6:24 am

Energy experts recommend getting an audit to find out how and where you use the most power. Florida Power and Light Co. will conduct that for free. Call 1-800-DIAL-FPL (1-800-342-5375) for an appointm...

Local Red Cross chapter honors volunteers

Nov 18, 2008 6:24 am

ROCKLEDGE -- Back-to-back fires and flooding kept volunteers with the Space Coast chapter of the American Red Cross busy this year. The agency helps those in need during house fires and natural disast...

Edgewood worth the wait (list)

Nov 18, 2008 6:23 am

MERRITT ISLAND -- Don't let the older school building fool you. Edgewood Jr./Sr. High on Merritt Island is state of the art, as far as preparing students for college and beyond.

Dillon hoping for bond

Nov 18, 2008 6:23 am

Even though William Dillon's family is not celebrating yet, his brother has already started planning a party. "Everyone is invited Tuesday night when Bill finally gets out," Joe Dillon said ...

State waives more Fay makeup days

Nov 18, 2008 6:23 am

Brevard students this December won't have to make up school hours lost during Tropical Storm Fay, the state decided Monday.

Warning signs return to site of triple tragedy

Nov 18, 2008 5:39 am

GRANT-VALKARIA -- Lou Foresta wants to make sure nobody suffers the kind of tragedy he did in 1994, when his father, 6-year-old son and best friend all drowned in a dredge hole in the Indian River in ...

All-GOP group heads to Tallahassee

Nov 18, 2008 5:39 am

TALLAHASSEE -- If enthusiasm and readiness to learn can make up for political experience and Capitol clout, Brevard County stands in good shape as Florida lawmakers begin new terms this week.

Back to Booker T.: Silence still dominates

Nov 18, 2008 5:38 am

Bullet holes in mailboxes and houses. Police questioning residents. And quiet, lots of it. Again, no witnesses to a recent shooting came forward to help in making an arrest.

Longtime auditor expected to get $1M Brevard job

Nov 18, 2008 5:38 am

Bypassing a selection committee's top-ranked choice, the Brevard County Commission may award a $1 million-plus external auditing contract to the same firm that's held the job for 26 years.

DiPatri supports Heritage for 'CCC'

Nov 18, 2008 5:38 am

"Heritage High" could be Brevard County's newest school, if the school board follows the superintendent's recommendation. Richard DiPatri also suggests naming the school athletic complex aft...

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Southwest Miami-Dade magnet school mixes digital music, learning

Nov 18, 2008 4:38 am

Karen Soto sits in her first-period class with her headphones on, listening to the bridge of a jazz-inspired song. Not only does her teacher not mind, she's getting a grade for it.

Weston abandons plan

Nov 18, 2008 4:13 am

to run 9 public schools Despite its ire with the Broward School District, Weston city commissioners voted Monday night to give up on an idea to take over all the schools within the city's borders.

South Miami-Dade student beaten unconscious

Nov 17, 2008 10:28 pm

A male student was found unconscious after a fight Monday in a South Miami-Dade high school restroom, police said. The student was taken by helicopter to Miami Children's Hospital after the fight at S...

FPL lowering electric bills

Nov 17, 2008 9:43 pm

After pressure from consumer groups and state regulators, Florida Power & Light announced Monday afternoon that customers will see lower electric bills starting in January.

Consumers cut expenses for phone, TV, Internet

Nov 17, 2008 7:58 pm

Armando Triana, 27, loves his gadgets. He's got an iPhone, an iMac, high-speed Internet and satellite TV service with a digital video recorder. But he's also got a mortgage and a newborn and has to de...

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade might miss Tuesday's game

Nov 17, 2008 7:28 pm

Heat guard Dwyane Wade sat out Monday's practice with a sprained right ankle and is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Miami Dolphins amped up for New England

Nov 17, 2008 6:44 pm

Nobody needed to remind Dolphins coach Tony Sparano about the next opponent on his team's schedule. The moment his eyes opened Monday morning, he new.

American adds third Miami-Tallahassee flight

Nov 17, 2008 5:58 pm

American Airlines said Monday that its regional affiliate, American Eagle, will add a third flight between Miami International Airport and Tallahassee, beginning March 2.

Hialeah to provide meals to struggling families

Nov 17, 2008 4:44 pm

Despite cutbacks in grants and funding, Hialeah government officials will still deliver groceries and canned food Monday to more than 150 previously selected families facing financial troubles.

Last Brothers to the Rescue plane is sold

Nov 17, 2008 3:45 pm

The last plane belonging to a famed search-and-rescue group that helped Cuban rafters make it safely across the Florida Straits was sold this month to help the people of Cuba and Haiti recover from a ...

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Commissioners debate how to use $7.4M surplus

Nov 18, 2008 4:07 am

Collier County Commissioners have an extra $7.4 million at their disposal. But forget about using it to help homeowners or add more services, instead much of it could go toward median landscaping.

Bush offering plan to ease holiday travel crunch

Nov 18, 2008 4:07 am

President George W. Bush will announce steps tomorrow that he hopes will reduce air traffic congestion and long flight delays during the upcoming holiday season.

Deputy-involved accident sends teen to hospital

Nov 18, 2008 3:37 am

A Lee County deputy and an 18-year-old collided at a Fort Myers intersection and the teen had to taken to hospital.

ACE Group moving south

Nov 17, 2008 11:07 pm

Two years ago, Hal Sutton said he was bringing Southwest Florida its first TPC course so it could host a major golf tournament. Now, it has one before it's even complete.

Cold weather aggravating bees

Nov 17, 2008 11:07 pm

They buzz about all year round, but just like many of our seasonal residents, bees don't like the cold.

Divers swim with whale shark, record video

Nov 17, 2008 11:07 pm

Two divers spotted a giant whale shark swimming in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Captiva Island.

Golf courses struggling to bring in customers

Nov 17, 2008 11:07 pm

A bad economy is taking a swing at one of the area's most popular businesses. Golf courses are seeing a decline in participation.

Car break-ins on the rise

Nov 17, 2008 10:37 pm

Fort Myers Police say in the past 15 days officers have responded to 19 car break ins.

Cape mayor steps down

Nov 17, 2008 10:37 pm

After more than three years in office, Eric Feichthaler stepped down as Mayor of Cape Coral Monday. He resigned over the summer to run for a Lee County Commission seat, but lost in the primary.?

Family decides against adopting "Angel"

Nov 17, 2008 9:37 pm

The heroic dog named Angel has a new home. The bulldog-pit bull mix saved a young mother attacked at knife-point at Higgs Park in Port Charlotte, while her son played nearby last week.

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Nov 17, 2008 3:31 pm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The State Board of Administration, which manages many of Florida's public investments, has seen its assets plummet by $62-billion in the last 13 months.

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Nov 15, 2008 12:16 pm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida Supreme Court ruling has resulted in a request to raise workers compensation rates by 8.9 percent.

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Nov 14, 2008 9:32 pm

KISSIMMEE (Bay News 9) -- There's a holiday attraction in Florida where you won't likely find anyone wearing flip flops or shorts.

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Nov 14, 2008 2:46 pm

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- State officials are considering closing 19 Florida state parks temporarily in 2009 for financial reasons.

Palin blasts bailout expansion before GOP governors

Nov 14, 2008 1:01 pm

MIAMI (CNN) -- Former Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin sharply questioned expanding the federal economic bailout plan Thursday during her first extended remarks since the end of t...

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Nov 13, 2008 8:01 pm

The election is over, but our coverage on BayNews9.com is not. Learn about the Bush-to-Obama transition, get results from all races, post your comments and much more on our Election '08 page.

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Nov 13, 2008 6:02 pm

MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Thursday argued that she and her fellow Republican governors were ready to put aside "extreme partisanship" and act if Washington fails to ...

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Nov 13, 2008 6:02 pm

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin addressed reporters at the annual Republican Governors Association convention in Miami.

Palin says she'd be honored to help Obama

Nov 13, 2008 6:01 pm

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Gov. Sarah Palin said Wednesday that she would be honored to help President-elect Barack Obama in his new administration, even if he did hang around with an "unrepentant domes...

Power bills set to increase

Nov 13, 2008 12:31 pm

What the hell...... Haven't fuel prices been going down? This is Bullshit. THIS SUCKS! Posted By Al on 11/13/2008 @ 07:27 AM First...

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The Players Are Aiming For The Green

Nov 18, 2008 4:58 am

Golf professionals help to donate cash to local charities

Night Terrors: A CBS47 News Investigation

Nov 18, 2008 3:13 am

You probably know someone who talks in their sleep or maybe even walks in their sleep. But have you ever met anyone who actually freaks out while they're sleeping? It...

Veterans Bench Stolen

Nov 18, 2008 1:58 am

Thieves take off with a 300lb. granite bench from a Clay County memorial.

New Program to Help Children From 'Cradle to College'

Nov 17, 2008 11:28 pm

There's a new program aimed at helping kids in economically challenged areas of Jacksonville grow up on the right track.

We now know it was adults fighting at a big rivarly game not students.

Nov 17, 2008 10:28 pm

The Ribault and Raines game had some off the field activity that was not wanted.

Cost-cutting with Mayor Peyton

Nov 17, 2008 9:28 pm

The city is taking steps to save money.

Mayor Peyton celebrates small businesses

Nov 17, 2008 8:28 pm

November 17th is small business appreciation day.

School Board race re-count will check machine count accuracy

Nov 17, 2008 4:28 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Elections officials are re-counting ballots from the District 3 School Board Race between W.C. Gentry and Jack Daniels.

Military recruitment on the rise

Nov 17, 2008 3:13 pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- 105 recruits enlisted, and twenty soldiers re-enlisted, during halftime of the Jaguars game on Sunday.

Boys and Girls Club

Nov 17, 2008 6:28 am

The Boys and Girls club of Northeast Florida is taking back the streets by taking troubled teens off the streets.

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Monroe's debut a winner: Hoyas top Dolphins 71-62

Nov 18, 2008 3:55 am

Greg Monroe delivered 14 points and seven rebounds in his college debut, and anchored a suffocating defense that helped No. 22 Georgetown build a lead and then hold on to beat Jacksonville 71-62 on Mo...

Teen who stabbed 5 after football game still loose

Nov 18, 2008 3:55 am

A 21-year-old woman is in custody after authorities say she stabbed five people during a fight at a high school football game.

Florida International defeats Monmouth, N.J. 80-61

Nov 18, 2008 2:55 am

Michael Dominguez scored 22 points and Nikola Gacesa added 20 as Florida International defeated Monmouth 80-61 Monday night.

FPL seeks small 2009 rate cut, increase in 2010

Nov 18, 2008 2:55 am

Florida Power & Light Co. has agreed to cut rates slightly next year, but the utility's president said it will seek an increase of 6 percent to 9 percent that would start in 2010.

AL champion Tampa Bay Rays raise ticket prices

Nov 18, 2008 2:55 am

It will cost more to see the Tampa Bay Rays next year.

Fla. youth survey shows substance abuse drop

Nov 18, 2008 1:55 am

The annual Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey shows continuing declines in binge drinking, smoking - both tobacco and marijuana - and most other drug use.

Fla. Justice Wells makes retirement official

Nov 18, 2008 1:55 am

Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Wells has notified Gov. Charlie Crist he'll retire in March.

Deputies: Gainesville man, 72, roughs up a woman carrying a baby

Nov 17, 2008 11:55 pm

A man who claimed membership in the Hell's Angels and Aryan Nation and was once sentenced to 50 years in prison has been charged with instigating a violent incident Friday night in Gainesville.

Navy nuclear carrier to dock at Jacksonville

Nov 17, 2008 10:55 pm

The U.S. Navy plans to make Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville the new home of a nuclear aircraft carrier.

Panel makes Obama's Fla. victory official

Nov 17, 2008 10:55 pm

The state Elections Canvassing Commission made President-elect Barack Obama's victory in Florida official right on schedule Monday, just 13 days after a nearly glitch-free election.

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

Rays Announce Ticket Prices For 2009

Nov 18, 2008 5:53 am

The Rays on Monday raised their ticket prices for 2009 slightly while offering increased discounts on season tickets and creating a new "marquee" category for 11 Saturday night games.

Inauguration Tickets: You Do The Math

Nov 18, 2008 5:00 am

Lawmakers learned Monday how many tickets they'll get for Barack Obama's presidential inauguration Jan. 20:

'Think You Can Dance' Tour Ends In Tampa

Nov 18, 2008 5:00 am

They've been on the road together since Sept. 20, dancing through 40 cities in less than 10 weeks.

What You Should Know

Nov 18, 2008 5:00 am

Who owns your loan? Thousands of homeowners pay their mortgages every month to their original lender, and they have no idea that an investor actually owns their loan. When a loan is sold, the homeowne...

Courage, Sacrifice Honor: Two SEALs Honored Posthumously

Nov 18, 2008 5:00 am

One dove onto a live grenade in Iraq. He died, but his fellow SEALS lived.

Ch. 10 Manager To Retire

Nov 18, 2008 5:00 am

The president and general manager of the Bay area's CBS affiliate, Sam Rosenwasser, has accepted an early retirement package from the station and will leave the company toward the end of the year, he ...

Who Owns Your Loan? It's Time To Find Out

Nov 18, 2008 5:00 am

Natalie Fuentes was about to lose her foreclosure battle when her lender said it would work out a loan modification so she could stay in her home of 13 years.

Not Another Club, Ybor Leaders Say

Nov 18, 2008 5:00 am

Some civic leaders in Ybor City are drawing a line in the asphalt on Seventh Avenue.

Mural Depicts City's Symbols

Nov 18, 2008 5:00 am

The mural looks like a portrait of life here, an 8 foot-by-2 foot hand-printed acrylic work with at least two dozen symbols of Zephyrhills.

Brr... It's Cold

Nov 18, 2008 5:00 am

Like a lot of Tampa Bay area residents, bundled up Art Robinson conceded Monday morning that he doesn't like to get cold. Robinson was waiting near the Ballast Point Pier during a chilly sunrise for t...

Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat

Tallahassee resident donating kidney to woman she met online

Nov 18, 2008 6:06 am

Two strangers will never forget each other after this week. Roughly 1,130 miles stands between Cathy Schroeder, a Tallahassee resident, and Beth Abramowitz, who lives in Scarsdale, N.Y. But Schroeder ...

Tallahassee man accidentally shot with shotgun

Nov 18, 2008 6:02 am

An 18-year-old Tallahassee man is in fair condition after being shot Sunday afternoon at a friend's house. Devin Williams' friend Christopher Chandler, 18, said he and Williams were sitting on Chandle...

Transportation board votes in favor of Lake Jackson wildlife barrier

Nov 18, 2008 5:53 am

Generally speaking, Capital Regional Transportation Planning Agency meetings aren't a big draw for the under-16 crowd. On Monday, some 50 elementary- and middle-school students from Cornerstone Learni...

Report: College presidents' salaries not affected by dwindling funds

Nov 18, 2008 5:53 am

Florida State University trustees approval Friday of $285,000 in bonuses for President T.K. Wetherell nearly mirrored a national issue reported in a survey released Monday by the Chronicle of Higher ...

FSU black alumni respond to brawl

Nov 18, 2008 5:52 am

Florida State University's Black Alumni Association has issued a letter in response to last week's brawl between members of the Seminoles football team and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

Local briefs

Nov 18, 2008 5:51 am

TALLAHASSEE

Dailey to support Rackleff for vice chairman of County Commission

Nov 18, 2008 5:51 am

Leon County Commissioner John Dailey said Monday he'll delay seeking a commission leadership role and will support Bob Rackleff for vice chairman today.

School District teams up with Boys and Girls Clubs for mentor grant

Nov 18, 2008 1:13 am

A mentoring grant between Leon County Schools and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend is in the works to help struggling and at-risks students.

Leon County Tourist Development Council set to meet for first time since Guy Thompson's October resignation

Nov 18, 2008 12:26 am

The Leon County Tourist Development Council will hold their first full meeting since former executive director Guy Thompson resigned last month.

First-timers invited to homeownership seminar

Nov 17, 2008 11:58 pm

The Tallahassee Urban League Inc. will present a free seminar for first-time homebuyers Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the league's office, 923 Old Bainbridge Road.

News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV

Mayport and Neighbors Hope Carrier Brings Boom

Nov 18, 2008 6:04 am

The neighborhoods around Mayport depend so much on the navy base, that business goes up and down in sync with the Navy. But there are hopes that the new ship will boost the local economy to ...

Landing Gets First Truly "Green" Christmas Tree

Nov 18, 2008 5:43 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Each year it arrives by truck, and this year was no different. However, this time the Jacksonville Landing's Christmas tree came in pieces. Assembly required, and from th...

City Purchasing Policies Questioned by Tax Collector

Nov 18, 2008 5:19 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A budget of 400 million dollars keeps firemen equipped with fire trucks and office staff with paper and pencils.

Atlantic Beach Bike Paths Under Scrutiny

Nov 18, 2008 5:05 am

ATLANTIC BEACH, FL - As this quaint oceanfront city continues to grow and evolve, older neighborhoods are undergoing a public works makeover. But not everyone is thrilled with the potential changes. ...

Justice Wells Makes Retirement Official

Nov 18, 2008 5:02 am

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- Florida State Supreme Court Justice Charles Wells has notified Gov. Charlie Crist he'll retire in March. Wells is turning 70 -- the mandatory retirement age. He gave ...

Some Say City Trash Deal Stinks

Nov 18, 2008 5:01 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL --  There's a debate over what company should manage a landfill on the First Coast once it's expanded. 

First Area Wide Freeze Wednesday Morning

Nov 18, 2008 3:07 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Clear this evening, overnight lows of 38-44.

Holiday on the River 2008

Nov 18, 2008 2:50 am

The annual Holiday on the River celebration at the Jacksonville Landing begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 28th. Find out soon about your chance to help light th...

Nuclear Carrier Coming to Mayport

Nov 18, 2008 2:31 am

MAYPORT, FL -- Naval Station Mayport will once again be host to an aircraft carrier, and the thousands of jobs that come with it.

Chilly Weather Doesn't Bother Everyone

Nov 18, 2008 2:31 am

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- While everyone had to bundle up to stay warm today, many people said they welcome the change in temperatures.

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