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    South Carolina Drops Charleston Classic Final, Loses to...  Nov 23, 2009
    South Carolina Drops Charleston Classic Final, Loses to Miami 85-70 - SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS ... South Carolina Drops Charleston Classic Final, Loses to Miami 85-70 Senior Devan Downey put up 20 points for the Gamecocks ... CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)--James Dews scored 22 points and Dwayne Collins added 17 points to go with 15 rebounds, leading Miami past South Carolina 85-70 in the championship game of the Charleston Classic on Sunday night. (Uscsports.com)

    Troops gather for fellowship  Nov 23, 2009
    Bravo Company includes members from Brevard County, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Daytona Beach and other communities across Florida. Last week, the unit wrapped up a six-week training stint for its upcoming deployment at Camp Blanding in North Florida. (Florida Today)

    Are Minorities Getting Enough Out of the Stimulus?  Nov 23, 2009
    Miami's poorer residents have long complained that the city's meager public-transit system makes it harder for them to get to work. So when the Obama Administration announced the $787 billion stimulus plan earlier this year, many hoped some of that money would help fund plans like an expansion of Miami's undersized Metrorail system especially a 10-mile northern extension that would reach into predominantly African-American and other minority communities largely cut off from downtown and other... (Time.com)

    ACC Champions!  Nov 23, 2009
    "Team records and individual records are not something we are focused on. We just have to get ready for Miami now and then the NCCA Tournament.". Florida State will conclude its regular season in Miami on Wednesday with a match against a Hurricanes team the Seminoles swept earlier this year. (Seminoles.com)

    Swinney holds weekly teleconference  Nov 23, 2009
    We beat Miami and then we came home to play Coastal before Florida State. I think that's a good sign of leadership on your team and the staff doing a good job. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Growth Rush of 2009  Nov 23, 2009
    is driving, causing, prompting, stampeding many landowners to seek plan amendments much earlier than they otherwise would," Pelham said.As of a Nov. 12 count, the Department of Community Affairs had received 878 "packets" of proposed amendments from local governments this year. Each packet might include more than one amendment.That compares to 410 packets the department received during all of 2007. (Local governments were required to update parts of their comprehensive plans in 2008, which makes... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Florida)

    Tigers celebrate win, begin prepping for Gamecocks  Nov 23, 2009
    The Chanticleers were sandwiched between a win at Miami and an important Atlantic Division game against Florida State. One of the best things this staff has done is we just go on to the next game, the next play, it s no different for next week, Swinney said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Archie goes down, Gamecocks come up short against Canes  Nov 23, 2009
    Then came the 13:30 mark of the first half in Sunday s tournament title game against Miami ... Miami, mind you, was picked to finish near the bottom of the ACC. ... We talk to our guys about winning championships, Miami coach Frank Haith said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Miami ponders the impact of years of development  Nov 23, 2009
    MIAMI -- The office of Mayor Manny Diaz smelled of fresh paint and departure ... It was a telling exchange for a mayor who oversaw one of Miami's most extensive physical transformations ... And in assessing these additions, which range from diamonds to rhinestones, Miami has come to exemplify a deep, national ambivalence about the boom's lasting impact. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Real estate agents see return of foreign buyers  Nov 23, 2009
    Miami home prices are down by half from the peak period of late 2006 due to foreclosure sales and a glut of unsold units ... Peter Zalewski, a Miami-based real estate agent, said at least seven bulk deals involving foreign condo buyers have taken place in downtown Miami alone, with investors coming from Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Italy, Norway, and Venezuela. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Hurricanes rally to beat Gamecocks after Archie goes down with injury  Nov 23, 2009
    CHARLESTON -- James Dews scored 22 points and Dwayne Collins added 17 points to go with 15 rebounds, leading Miami past South Carolina 85-70 in the championship game of the Charleston Classic on Sunday night ... It was a great win for us, Miami coach Frank Haith said ... For the game, Miami made 8 of 13 3-pointers and USC hit only 11 of 34 attempts. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)

    No. 18 Clemson wins ACC Atlantic  Nov 23, 2009
    Spiller had been on a Heisman-type tear in Clemson's win streak, posting record-setting performances of 310 and 312 all-purpose yards in victories over Miami and Florida State. But Virginia had Spiller's number _ again. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Crist Drops in Polls, Rubio on the Rise  Nov 23, 2009
    In their first major campaign effort since their Uncle George s re-election in 2004, George P. Bush and Jeb Bush, Jr. will host a major fund-raising event for their fellow Floridian Rubio in Miami December 21st. George P. and Jeb, Jr. are the sons of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who held the statehouse for eight years before Crist and, in contrast to his brother and father and Crist, is held in high regard by conservatives. (Human Events Online)

    Miami Volleyball Powers Past Boston College, 3-0  Nov 23, 2009
    - The University of Miami volleyball team used three players in double digits for kills en route to a 3-0 victory (25-13, 25-22, 25-14) over visiting Boston College in ACC action inside the James L. Knight Sports Complex on Sunday in Coral Gables, Fla. Prior to the start of Sunday's match, Miami (18-11, 11-8 ACC) honored four senior student-athletes for "Senior Appreciation Day", paying tribute to players , , and ... Miami head coach also presented Boston College senior Taylor Williams with a... (Hurricanesports.com)

    On PSU: Going bowling, but where?  Nov 23, 2009
    As Kosnitzky pointed, many other factors are considered in selecting the at-large team to face the ACC champion, such as the matchup, the programs historic standing, how that team might spur the Miami economy and compelling storylines ... They said theyd love to come to Miami, Kosnitzky mentioned of his rally encounter, And they said this is only the faction of the number theyll bring. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    South Florida man at forefront of effort to legalize gay adoption  Nov 23, 2009
    AP Photo/ Miami Herald,Peter Andrew Bosch Martin Gill reacts after Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman ruled in Miami, on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, that a strict Florida law that blocks gay people from adopting children is unconstitutional, declaring there was no legal or scientific reason for sexual orientation alone to prohibit anyone from adopting ... The case springs from Miami--Dade County, considered one of the more liberal legal bastions in the state ... A gay North Miami man, Martin Gill, asked a... (The Palm Beach Post)

    Pirates control their title fate in C-USA  Nov 23, 2009
    Miami: Randy Shannon has to settle for progress ... After losing 34-16 to Miami on Saturday, Duke (5-6, 3-4 ACC) was eliminated from bowl contention, momentarily deflating the spirits of players and coaches who set out for the Blue Devils to reach a bowl for the first time since 1994. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Shannon: Miami QB Harris wore sling as a joke  Nov 23, 2009
    Coach Randy Shannon: Miami Hurricanes QB Jacory Harris wore sling as joke - ESPN ... Miami's quarterback appeared for his postgame interview after Saturday's 34-16 win over Duke with his right, or throwing, arm supported by a sling ... Turns out, the quarterback was "getting some of you guys," Miami coach Randy Shannon told reporters Sunday. (ESPN -- College Football)

    Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET(R) Cookies Available at Samsclub.com  Nov 23, 2009
    Weight-conscious members of Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., now enjoy online savings on obesity expert Dr. Sanford Siegal's popular hunger-satisfying cookies (Canada Newswire)

    This snake is really long  Nov 23, 2009
    Barr, a reptile expert who earned his biology doctorate from the University of Miami, said such large snakes are "very, very rare" because people kill them long before they reach that size. "I've never seen one this big in the wild," he said, "and I've only seen one or two that were bigger in captivity.". (Yahoo News -- FYI)

    Devils Rolled By Hurricanes, 34-16  Nov 23, 2009
    The Blue Devils fall to Miami despite leading into the fourth quarter ... became 's all-time leading passer, but it wasn't enough as the Blue Devils fell to No. 20 Miami, 34-16, in front of 38,200 fans at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla ... Duke falls to 5-6 overall and 3-4 in ACC play, while Miami improves to 8-3 overall and 5-3 in the conference. (TheDevilsDen.com)

    Monday's UNC Links  Nov 23, 2009
    " But if they're going to bounce back from Friday's 87-71 loss to Syracuse - and start preparing for a brutal stretch of games against top-25 foes Michigan State (Dec. 1), Kentucky (Dec. 5) and Texas (Dec. 19) - they're going to have to start growing (up) fast, beginning tonight against Gardner-Webb. The News and Observer Three days after a humbling loss to unranked Syracuse, sixth-ranked North Carolina returns to the Smith Center tonight to face Gardner-Webb (7:30 p.m., FSS). The unranked... (InsideCarolina.com)

    Men's Hoops Set To Play Miami in Charleston Classic...  Nov 22, 2009
    Men's Hoops Set To Play Miami in Charleston Classic Championship Game - SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS ... Men's Hoops Set To Play Miami in Charleston Classic Championship Game Gamecocks and Hurricanes to play Sunday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2. (Uscsports.com)

    McCabe's OT goal gives Panthers 2-1 win over Wings  Nov 22, 2009
    Saturday, November 21, 2009. DETROIT (AP) -- Bryan McCabe's goal 40 seconds into overtime gave the Florida Panthers a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Florida State defeats Maryland 29-26 on late score  Nov 22, 2009
    Saturday, November 21, 2009. (AP) -- Greg Reid has made several big plays for Florida State this season, but none more important than Saturday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Gators rout FIU 62-3, extend winning streak to 21  Nov 22, 2009
    Saturday, November 21, 2009. (AP) -- Following weeks of close calls, controversy and criticism, top-ranked Florida got to play on cruise control. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Travolta appears at fundraiser in Fla. hometown  Nov 22, 2009
    hometown - Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Channel 7 News Fox WSVN-TV. Main Menu. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Feds bust Palm Beach County drug ring  Nov 22, 2009
    Saturday, November 21, 2009. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Just when Georgia's defense seemed better ...  Nov 22, 2009
    When they did, Kentucky's offense started picking up large chunks of yardage and scored more than 30 points for the fifth time this season, the other four instances coming against Miami (Ohio), Louisiana-Monroe, Eastern Kentucky and Louisville. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Comparing Sagarin and SoS on an Off Week  Nov 22, 2009
    Tech, North Carolina, Clemson, Miami, Duke, in the ACC. The conferences don t remain stagnant. Miami and Florida State were once yearly contenders for the National Championship, Florida was just a good program until Urban Meyer arrived, Alabama was an average team until Saban came to town, Saban also brought LSU back to a National contending level ... Georgia Tech 10-1 Virginia Tech 7-3 Miami (FL)7-3 North Carolina 7-3 Duke 5-5 Virginia 3-7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Nogueira's Goal Sends Tar Heels To NCAA Quarterfinals  Nov 22, 2009
    UNC has not allowed a score since the 80:11 mark of the 1-0 loss to Miami on October 25. Earlier this year Carolina had a scoreless streak 12 seconds longer than its current one. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Harmonic performs IPTV bypass for cable  Nov 22, 2009
    Electronic Search, Inc. - Miami, FL. Events. (Multichannel News)

    Marlins giving righty Penn another look  Nov 22, 2009
    MIAMI -- The Marlins are planning on taking another look at right-hander Hayden Penn. The team on Monday announced it had selected the contract of the 25-year-old, who spent most of the season at Triple-A New Orleans. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)

    Growth Rush of 2009  Nov 22, 2009
    is driving, causing, prompting, stampeding many landowners to seek plan amendments much earlier than they otherwise would," Pelham said.As of a Nov. 12 count, the Department of Community Affairs had received 878 "packets" of proposed amendments from local governments this year. Each packet might include more than one amendment.That compares to 410 packets the department received during all of 2007. (Local governments were required to update parts of their comprehensive plans in 2008, which makes... (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Florida terror plotters sentenced  Nov 22, 2009
    Miami, Florida (CNN) -- Five Florida men convicted of plotting terrorist acts with al Qaeda were sentenced Friday to long prison terms, the Department of Justice announced. Seven suspects were arrested in June 2006 for allegedly conspiring to blow up buildings, including the 110-story Sears Tower, the nation's tallest building, in Chicago, Illinois; the FBI's Miami office and others ... The terror trial in Miami was the third held for the defendants, a group of homeless men initially known as... (CNN)

    Marlins' Johnson facing one-year deal  Nov 22, 2009
    MIAMI -- A couple of conversations that lasted roughly a half-hour appear to have changed Josh Johnson's long-term future with the Marlins. Talks between the Marlins and Matt Sosnick, Johnson's agent, reached an impasse on Friday when both sides couldn't agree on the framework of a multiyear contract. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)

    Gamecocks coaches praise former South Pointe star Gilmore, but off the field, he's just a family guy deep down  Nov 22, 2009
    Carroll installed a spread offense before the 2007 season, when Gilmore led South Pointe to the second round of the playoffs and landed on the recruiting lists of nearly every school in the country from Maine to Miami, Carroll said. Showing: lect. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)

    Spotted at the beach  Nov 22, 2009
    rest is here: Star Wars Bai Ling heats up Miami Beach Share and. . (The Palm Beach Post)

    NOTES: Tigers win Atlantic Division  Nov 22, 2009
    He tallied 326 yards against Miami, 261 yards against Georgia Tech, 242 yards against Florida State and 234 yards against Virginia. Clemson is 3-1 when Parker passes for at least 200 yards, with the only blemish being an overtime loss to Georgia Tech. (CUTigers.com)

    Head of Volkswagon to talk to NASCAR officials  Nov 22, 2009
    Hans-Joachim Stuck is in Miami for the Sprint Cup finale ... HOMESTEAD, Florida (AP) -- The head of Volkswagen's motor sports program is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, fueling speculation that the automaker is interested in joining Toyota as the second foreign manufacturer in NASCAR.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Bank helped Rothstein in fraud scheme, lawsuit alleges  Nov 22, 2009
    "Rothstein attempted to diffuse the situation leaving Spinosa visibly shaken,' the suit says.Rothstein then drained the TD Bank accounts and wired $16 million to a Moroccan bank, the lawsuit alleges.Spinosa's lawyer, Sam Rabin of Miami, was not immediately available to comment. Spinosa has been on leave from the bank, pending an internal investigation.The now-disgraced Rothstein asked to be permanently disbarred in documents filed Friday with the Florida Supreme Court.Among the possible Florida... (The Palm Beach Post)

    BC looks headed to Emerald Bowl  Nov 22, 2009
    Right now, it has only seven bowl-eligible teams - BC, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Florida State, Miami, and Virginia Tech ... The next tier of bowls includes the Meineke Car Care in Charlotte, N.C., the Emerald, and the Music City in Nashville, which should select from Florida State, Miami, BC, North Carolina, and Duke if it beats Wake Forest ... The Meineke Car Care wants a local tie-in and would take Duke or North Carolina in a heartbeat, and would probably settle for Florida State... (Boston Globe)

    DCF lawyer: Put gay man's kids back up for adoption  Nov 22, 2009
    "There was an audible gasp in the packed courtroom when the attorney general's lawyer said that," said ACLU Florida spokesman Brandon Hensler, one of the dozens of attendees during oral arguments before the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Miami in August ... A year ago, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman set the ball in motion when she ruled that the state law banning gay adoption was unconstitutional and granted the adoption to Gill ... Osterhaus' response was the first mention that Gill's... (The Palm Beach Post)

    South Florida man at forefront of gay adoption effort  Nov 22, 2009
    The case springs from Miami--Dade County, considered one of the more liberal legal bastions in the state. A gay North Miami man, Martin Gill, asked a judge to adopt two boys, half-brothers whom he's cared for as a foster parent for nearly five years, since they were 4 years old and 4 months old ... ACLU attorney Rob Rosenwald Jr. of Miami, who represents Gill, describes the case as "the most extensive legal challenge to the ban, presenting for the first time the world's foremost scientific... (The Palm Beach Post)

    Miami Faces South Carolina for Charleston Classic Championship  Nov 22, 2009
    CHARLESTON, S.C. The University of Miami men s basketball team takes on South Carolina in the championship game of the Charleston Classic on Sun ... Game 5: Miami (4-0) vs. South Carolina (4-0) ... Websites: Miami (www. (Hurricanesports.com)

    Title celebration spills over  Nov 22, 2009
    Spiller had been on a Heisman-type tear in Clemson s win streak, posting record-setting performances of 310 and 312 all-purpose yards in victories over Miami and Florida State. But Virginia had Spiller s number - again. (Boston Globe)

    Seminoles barely extend streak of bowl eligibility  Nov 22, 2009
    Miami 34, Duke 16 - Jacory Harris threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns, Darryl Sharpton capped his final home game with a 73-yard interception return for a score, and the 21st-ranked Hurricanes staved off a challenge by the Blue Devils. Damien Berry s 2-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter opened the floodgates for Miami (8-3, 5-3) ... Harris completed 25 of 43 passes - with an ailing right hand protected by a brace - and has 3,003 passing yards this season, making him the seventh Miami... (Boston Globe)

    Weekend Viewing Guide  Nov 22, 2009
    The Duke Miami game could be good, if Miami starts slow and allows Duke to hang around ... Duke @ Miami: Duke is playing for a bowl bid and Miami is playing for pride and bowl seeding ... This is a trap game for Miami as Duke can score on that Miami defense. (EagleInsider.com)

    Perception, potential and racing ahead  Nov 22, 2009
    AP NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Mark Martin, second in the point standings, talks to the media at the Homestead-Miami International Speedway in Homestead, Fla ... tool goes here By Gary Long - The Miami Herald ... MIAMI Neatly crease the wrapping paper at the corners. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Observations  Nov 22, 2009
    On Saturday, after the Blue Devils had fallen 34-16 to Miami, Duke coach David Cutcliffe said his quarterback was courageous in playing with pain ... Kyle Busch made it a double dose of celebration, winning the Nationwide Series championship before completing a lap and capping his night at Homestead-Miami Speedway with his ninth trip to Victory Lane. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    UAB Falls to Miami, 70-54  Nov 22, 2009
    -- UAB senior forward scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds, but the Blazers dropped a 70-54 decision to the Miami Hurricanes (4-0) at Bartow Arena on Saturday afternoon ... Miami fought back, and the two teams battled closely until the Canes began to pull away with four minutes to play in the first half ... Miami took a 13 point advantage into the break, leading, 35-22. (Uabsports.com)

    Drilling proposal worries conservationists, tourism officials  Nov 22, 2009
    In August 2000, for example, tar balls and oil mats washed up on beaches near Fort Lauderdale, fouling about 20 miles of shoreline, from North Miami Beach north to near Pompano Beach ... "I've only heard folks in the oil industry talk about that with the greatest degree of caginess," said Adam Rivera of Environment Florida, a nonprofit group based in Miami. (Florida Today)

    Estero boys 2nd, girls 3rd in state cross country competition  Nov 22, 2009
    Miami Ransom Everglades 156, 5. Ponte Vedra Nease 202, 6. (The News-Press -- Sports)

    Miami rallies late  Nov 22, 2009
    MIAMI Jacory Harris had his aching right thumb heavily taped for the game, and his arm was in a sling afterward ... Harris threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns, Darryl Sharpton capped his final home game with a 73-yard interception return for a score, and No. 24 Miami staved off a Duke challenge for the fourth straight year in a 34-16 win Saturday ... Damien Berry's 2-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter opened the floodgates for Miami (8-3, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference). (Florida Today)

    My to-do list: Run and root  Nov 22, 2009
    In a blog, I picked CAROLINA by 3 over Miami ... Kyle Busch made it a double dose of celebration, winning the Nationwide Series championship before completing a lap and capping his night at Homestead-Miami Speedway with his ninth trip to Victory Lane. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    In Central America, Coups Still Trump Change  Nov 22, 2009
    "The region has a greater understanding of the rule of law today," says Mark Rosenberg, president of Florida International University in Miami and an expert on Honduras and Central America. "But it's very incomplete." Even in Costa Rica, President Oscar Arias is elbowing for greater executive powers while weakening his country's famously strong environmental standards. (Time.com)

    Story »  Nov 22, 2009
    MIAMI -- The flamingos remained at Hialeah, nesting in the infield as they had for generations, long after the final horse van pulled out of the stable gate ... "In the Miami area, thoroughbred racing has to compete with greyhound tracks, jai alai frontons, harness tracks and cruise ships with casinos. Hialeah was hurt all the more by a shift in population. The winter visitors -- tourists and retirees -- no longer could afford to stay in the big Miami hotels for a month or more as they used to.... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)

    Investors sue Fla. lawyer in fraud probe for $100M  Nov 22, 2009
    MIAMI (AP) A high-profile South Florida attorney under federal investigation for allegedly running a huge fraud scheme has been sued for $100 million by a group of investors. The 147-page lawsuit was filed Friday in Broward County against attorney Scott Rothstein, a bank and several other people. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)

    NASCAR title? 'It's big,' but Kyle Busch wanted more  Nov 21, 2009
    Even with eight Nationwide Series wins this season, 11 runner-up finishes and a guaranteed series championship as soon as he takes the green flag in Saturday's Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Busch still looks for more ... Jimmie Johnson kicked off his probable championship weekend by winning Friday's qualifying for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... Kyle Busch talks to his Cup crew during practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Juco CB sets up two SEC visits  Nov 21, 2009
    The 5' 11", 183 pound cornerback out of El Camino College arrived with little fanfare but has blossomed into one of the country's top juco prospects. "I went to South Miramar (in Miami, FL) and did not sign with anyone out of high school," added . "I knew someone in (the city of) Miami that had a good connection to El Camino College, and that is how I ended up out here ... The Miami native is headed back to SEC country next weekend ... "I just like the history that Coach Stoops has in coaching... (CatTracks.net)

    Richard D. Coughlin Jr.  Nov 21, 2009
    He was a proud Veteran of World War II and served aboard the USS Texas and the USS Miami during the invasion of the Island of Okinawa and supported Veterans the remainder of his life. He was a member of the Wellesley VFW and Former President of IBEW Local 1505, Waltham. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Florida RB talking to three  Nov 21, 2009
    Date: Nov 18, 2009 Read on for the latest update on Miami (Southridge) running back Hosey Williams. Please or to read the rest of this story. (ChippewasInsider.com)

    UCF seniors look to finish strong  Nov 21, 2009
    Knights senior defensive tackle Torrell Troup pressures Miami QB Jacory Harris during their game on Oct. 17. (Photo courtesy of UCF). (Florida Today)

    Miami, Duke QBs have personal history  Nov 21, 2009
    MIAMI Growing up on the same football fields in South Florida, Thaddeus Lewis was the mentor, Jacory Harris the pupil ... Harris and No. 24 Miami (7-3, 4-3 ACC) close league play and the home schedule against Lewis and Duke (5-5, 3-3), which is in contention for its first bowl bid since 1995 ... It's a big game for Miami, which still could have its first 10-win season since 2003. (Florida Today)

    Full Story  Nov 21, 2009
    Big Mama reaches goal for turkey giveaway - Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Channel 7 News Fox WSVN-TV ... To top it off, representatives from Sapoznik Insurance of North Miami Beach presented Big Mama with a $1,000 check toward her cause ... There is a tremendous number of needy families in South Miami-Dade, an area severely hurt economically in 2009, so donors are being asked to continue giving through the weekend because Reed plans on handing out turkeys Monday in Florida City. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Marlins unveil Spring Training schedule  Nov 21, 2009
    MIAMI -- The Marlins announced their Spring Training schedule on Friday, a 33-game exhibition slate that will see them play the Red Sox, Mets, Cardinals and the University of Miami, among others. In 000012CF their eighth season in Jupiter, Fla. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)

    S. Fla. hotel occupancy continues freefall  Nov 21, 2009
    Miami-Dade rates fell 14 ... Occupancy in Miami-Dade fell to 71 ... Finally, Broward will benefit from the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl being held in Miami this winter, he said. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)

    Bank seeks foreclosure in Coral Gables  Nov 21, 2009
    Miami attorney Aliette D. Rodz, who represents U.S. Century Bank in the lawsuit, did not immediately return a call seeking comment. This is the third foreclosure lawsuit pending in Miami-Dade against Iglesias, Guerra and one of their development entities ... Miami-based filed a foreclosure action against Palm & Towers II, III, IV and V Investors, Guerra and Iglesias over 83. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)

    Graceland Estates faces foreclosure  Nov 21, 2009
    Miami-based TotalBank filed a foreclosure action on Nov. 9 against Graceland Estates LLC and Hiram Collazo, the managing member of Miami-based Hiram Homes, according to Miami-Dade County Circuit Court records ... Miami attorney Charles Lichtman, who represents TotalBank in the lawsuit, did not immediately return a call and e-mail seeking comment. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)

    HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: State scores  Nov 21, 2009
    Phillips 23, Olympia 22Mainland 29, Sandalwood 14Miami Carol City 30, Cypress Bay 16Miami Central 36, Christopher Columbus Catholic 7Miami Southridge 24, Miami Sunset 0Miramar 49, Oakland Park Northeast 3Sanford Seminole 30, Timber Creek 27, 2OTWinter Park 50, Lake Brantley 47 ... Regional QuarterfinalAndrew Jackson 35, Choctawhatchee 7Braden River 24, Winter Haven 21, 2OTClay 31, Menendez 28Fort Pierce Westwood 7, Archbishop McCarthy 0Jefferson 43, Land OLakes 22Lake Wales 30, Southeast... (The News-Press -- Sports)

    FL LB makes grade, names top two  Nov 21, 2009
    Miami (Southridge High School) linebacker Ralph Williams got some good news this week - he won't have to worry about making a qualifying score to enroll in the college of his choice next year. Williams, a soft verbal commitment to Tennessee, also plans two accompany to other bigtime Miami-area prospect to visit Ole Miss before signing day. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Fla. lawyer sued for $100m in fraud  Nov 21, 2009
    lawyer sued for $100m in fraud - Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Channel 7 News Fox WSVN-TV ... MIAMI (AP) -- A high-profile South Florida attorney under federal investigation for allegedly running a huge fraud scheme has been sued for $100 million by a group of investors. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    McCarty approves rate hikes for Citizens Property  Nov 21, 2009
    Friday, November 20, 2009. (AP) -- Mobile homeowners insured by state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will see an 11 percent increase on their insurance policies in 2010. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Police arrest accused rapist  Nov 21, 2009
    Friday, November 20, 2009. (WSVN) -- Deputies have arrested a man who, they said, walked into a South Florida woman's apartment and raped her while her children were home. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Depth Chart Notables: Miami  Nov 21, 2009
    By TDD StaffPosted Nov 19, 2009. The Blue Devils are dealing with a number of injuries heading down to South Florida to face the Hurricanes. (TheDevilsDen.com)

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    Trailing by 12 with 6:09 to play in the first half, Miami went on a 19-4 run and built a 27-26 lead at halftime ... Miami fell behind by 14 midway through the first half, 22-8 ... Miami led by four points, 62-58, with 29 seconds to play and forced two UNC Wilmington turnovers to come out with the win. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Marlins brass tour Target Field  Nov 21, 2009
    MIAMI -- On April 12, the Twins will play host to the Red Sox in the inaugural game at Target Field, Minnesota's new 40,000-seat ballpark ... " For months, Marlins officials have toured new ballparks. Earlier this week, before MLB held its Owners Meetings in Chicago, Samson was in Minneapolis, getting a look at Target Field. Joining Samson in Minnesota were Marlins vice chairman Joel Mael, executive vice president/chief financial officer Michel Bussiere and executive vice president of ballpark... (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)

    Thanksgiving travel nightmare: Myth or reality?  Nov 21, 2009
    Miami Herald Staff Writer ... Other round-trip deals still out there for the Monday-through-Friday stretch: $169 from Miami to Washington, D.C.; $189 from Fort Lauderdale to New York; and $199 from Fort Lauderdale to Boston ... Thanksgiving flight traffic mostly matches a busy weekday in March at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, while Miami International Airport reports fairly typical traffic during Thanksgiving week. (The Palm Beach Post)

    This snake is really long  Nov 21, 2009
    Barr, a reptile expert who earned his biology doctorate from the University of Miami, said such large snakes are "very, very rare" because people kill them long before they reach that size. "I've never seen one this big in the wild," he said, "and I've only seen one or two that were bigger in captivity.". (Yahoo News -- FYI)

    Saved by coconuts!  Nov 21, 2009
    The Barefoot Mailman was actually a series of stalwart men who delivered the mail from Palm Beach County to Miami at the end of the 19th century. The character became a local legend associated with Lantana because the town was centrally located along the seaboard postal route. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Category rankings: Defensive tackles  Nov 21, 2009
    CONSIDERING: List includes Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Miami Penn State and Michigan ... COMMITTED TO: Miami PARTICULARS: 6-2/320 BUZZ: He had 50 tackles and 10 sacks last season ... COMMITTED TO: Miami PARTICULARS: 6-2/320 BUZZ: This wide monster really excelled at the Gridiron Kings in Orlando, Fla. (BYU Sports -- Rivals.com)

    FGCU softball signs eight to letters of intent  Nov 21, 2009
    The signees are IF/OF Jessica Barnes from Haines City, IF/OF Kirsten Bembnowski from Palm Harbor, 1B Kayla Gabel from Lakeland, SS Brittney Garabedian from Miami, pitcher Amanda Josie from Estero, IF Regan Knapik from Land OLakes, C/IF Emily Lanier from St. Cloud, and IF/OF Victoria Tori Williams from Dunnellon ... Garabedian, who plays ball at Gulliver Prep School, is a three-time All Miami-Dade County First Team selection and also a two-time All-State selection. (The News-Press -- Sports)

    Mizzou Hosts Texas-Pan American  Nov 21, 2009
    He averaged better than 17 points and eight rebounds as a junior in Miami, Fla. but has been one of the country s quickest risers up the recruiting rankings. (Mutigers.com)

    Stephenson coach puts players ahead of title  Nov 21, 2009
    On the 2009 Stephenson team, those with major Division I-A offers are defensive tackle Michael Thornton (uncommitted), linebackers Tyrone Corneleus (Miami) and Jabari Johnson (Kentucky) and defensive back Kenneth Ladler (Vanderbilt) on the defense and running back Raymond Sanders and tight end Ronnie Shields (both Kentucky) on the offense. Gartrell s 2005 team had Perry Riley and Kelvin Sheppard, who are starting linebackers at LSU, and Jermaine Cunningham, an all-SEC defensive end at Florida. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Notre Dame's class of '06 didn't meet expectations  Nov 21, 2009
    Friday, November 20, 2009. Related Article Links. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

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