FSU proud of surge, still striving for consistency

Seminoles continue to believe their best basketball is on the horizon TALLAHASSEE — With its recently improved play, Florida State has begun turning heads in the college basketball world. As the Seminoles' popularity has started rising, so too has their standing in the national rankings.

Theme Park Income Spurs Profits at Disney

Operating income at Disney's parks division was up 18 percent over the same quarter a year ago, a positive sign for the broader economy and an indication of that sector's overall strength. The company's cable division also did well, but the film unit's performance was more mixed.

Media Decoder Blog: Theme Park Income Spurs Profits at Disney

Operating income at Disney's parks division was up 18 percent over the same quarter a year ago, a positive sign for the broader economy and an indication of that sector's overall strength. The company's cable division also did well, but the film unit's performance was more mixed.

Florida prison privatization stalls in Legislature

Tallahassee, Florida (Reuters) - A proposal to privatize at least 26 prisons in south Florida is facing stiff opposition in the Florida Senate and may not have the votes to pass, the chamber's president and chief backer acknowledged on Tuesday. With the chamber split evenly on the issue, Senate President Mike Haridopolos, a Republican from Merritt Island, said he will postpone until at least ...

Florida St.-Boston College Preview

It's been five seasons since Florida State won eight in a row. It's been even longer since Boston College dropped seven straight. These teams are on opposite ends of the ACC standings and headed in different directions when they meet Wednesday night in Boston. The surging Seminoles have climbed to No.

2012 FSU Softball Promotional Schedule Announced

Several Seminole softball home games feature a wide range of fan-friendly promotions in the upcoming season

Cruise line and theme parks help propel Disney profit

A new cruise ship sailing out of Port Canaveral and improving trends at Walt Disney World helped drive double-digit profit growth for theWalt Disney Co. during the final three months of 2011.

Orlando City forms partnership with LEGOLAND Florida

Orlando City Soccer Club, 2011 USL PRO Champions, announces partnership with LEGOLAND® Florida as the team’s Official Family Theme Park

Teen recovering after losing family in Florida crash

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Lidiane Carmo remains hospitalized and unable to walk without assistance more than a week after a series of horrific crashes littered a dark Florida highway shrouded by smoke and fog. But the Brazilian-born 15-year-old from suburban Atlanta managed to laugh in a recent telephone conversation with her church pastor, a small wonder given her medical issues and the fact that she ...

Florida property tax cut proposal dies in committee

TALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have further slashed property taxes for Florida homeowners failed on a tie vote in a House subcommittee Tuesday after opponents said it would shift the tax burden to non-homestead properties and "bully" local governments.

CME Group Chief Executive Officer to Present at Credit Suisse Forum, February 9

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group announced today that Chief Executive Officer Craig Donohue will present at the Credit Suisse 13th Annual Financial Services Forum, to be held in Miami, Florida, ...

Struck by car, student flown to TGH

Hillsborough County schools are reporting that a 14-year-old male student was hit by a Jeep at Bloomingdale High School.

Florida, other states join national foreclosure abuse settlement

WASHINGTON — Arizona and Florida will join a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuses, officials with direct knowledge say, joining more than 40 other states in approving a deal to provide relief for many Americans who lost their homes or can't afford their mortgages.

Hurricanes Firmly On NCAA’s Bubble

Fresh off an upset victory over the Duke Blue Devils, the University of Miami basketball team is thinking big, as in the NCAA Tournament.

BenchMark Energy to Exhibit at The World Money Show, Orlando, Florida

HOUSTON, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BenchMark Energy Corporation (OTC: BMRK.PK - News). BenchMark Energy Corporation announced today that its President and CEO, Mark Bateman, will present the Company at The World ...

Hard Money Lending Major Event Coming Soon...American IRA-A National Provider Of Self-Directed IRAs Announces The ...

Hard Money Lending Major Event Coming Soon... American IRA -A National Provider Of Self-Directed IRAs Announces The Upcoming National Hard Money Seminar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March 21st, 2012. (PRWeb February 07, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9174314.htm

McGlinchey Stafford Adds Two New Attorneys in Florida

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC is pleased to announce that David Ward has joined the firm's Jacksonville, Florida office and Michael Bruning has joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida office.

Florida Companies to Watch Shines Spotlight on Second-Stage Growing Companies

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on a break-out inaugural year, the 2012 Florida Companies to Watch awards program is back to recognize and award growing second-stage companies, headquartered ...

Florida Companies to Watch Shines Spotlight on Second-Stage Growing Companies

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on a break-out inaugural year, the 2012 Florida Companies to Watch awards program is back to recognize and award growing second-stage companies, headquartered ...

Eli Manning's Post Super Bowl Party (Photos)

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. The celebration at the theme park took place only one day after Manning led his team to a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots in Super ...

Alaska Air adds Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia flights from Seattle

Alaska Airlines will drop Seattle-Miami flights and switch to Fort Lauderdale; it's also starting Seattle-Philadelphia service

Western Alliance Bancorporation to Present at the Sterne Agee 2012 Financial Institutions Investor Conference

Western Alliance Bancorporation announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Sarver will present at the Sterne Agee 2012 Financial Institutions Investor Conference at The Peabody Orlando Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

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.

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)

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 ...

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.

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.

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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."