DCF lawyer: Put gay man's kids back up for adoption Nov 22, 2009
TALLAHASSEE All along, everyone involved in Martin Gill's adoption of two foster boys agreed that the best possible home for the children was with Gill and his partner. Everyone, that is, except the lawyers hired by the Department of Children and Families who asked an appeals court to reverse the adoption and "make the children available" for adoption to someone else. (The Palm Beach Post)
FSU wins one for Andrews Nov 22, 2009
TALLAHASSEE It all seemed lost ... Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews, cente 00004000 r, is carried off the field by Recardo Wright, left, and Dekoda Watson following Florida State's 29-26 win over Maryland on Saturday in Tallahassee. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Drilling proposal worries conservationists, tourism officials Nov 22, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. BY JIM WAYMER FLORIDA TODAY November 22, 2009. (Florida Today)
Punt return sets up Noles' rally Nov 22, 2009
00004000 TALLAHASSEE, Fla ... There was also a moment of silence in the pressbox before kickoff in memory of veteran Tallahassee Democrat sports writer Steve Ellis, who died Thursday at age 54 nine days after suffering a heart attack. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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)
Florida State At Mercer Nov 21, 2009
The game marks the Seminoles' first road game of the season after defeating both Jacksonville (87-61, Nov. 16) and Stetson (80-38, Nov. 18) at home to open head coach eighth season in Tallahassee ... 24, 7:00 p.m.) in their second of six consecutive games away from Tallahassee ... Defeat Mercer and win its sixth consecutive non-conference game away from Tallahassee. (Seminoles.com)
Seminoles playing for a bowl Nov 21, 2009
TALLAHASSEE Florida State is hoping to become bowl eligible for the 28th straight season against Maryland today in a game that will be mostly about new quarterbacks and old coaches. A win might help Florida State's embattled 80-year-old coach Bobby Bowden keep his job for one more year, while Maryland's Ralph Friedgen is hoping to end his young team's five-game losing streak. (Florida Today)
FSU Clinches Tournament Bid Nov 21, 2009
" The match against the Terrapins begins at 1 p.m. For those fans that are not in the Tallahassee area, all the action can be seen online as part of Seminoles.com All-Access.". Women's Basketball - Women's Volleyball - Women's Soccer - Football - Cross Country - - Men's Basketball - Women's Basketball - Football - Women's Basketball. (Seminoles.com)
4 Pounds Of Pot Found In Car, 2 Arrested Nov 21, 2009
The driver, Oral Martin, 25, and passenger Craig McKay, 26 -- both of Tallahassee -- were arrested ... The Wildcats will face Tallahassee Godby in the regional finals next week. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Tigers Travel to Indiana Sunday Nov 21, 2009
UP NEXTMissouri then hits the road again next week for the Seminole Class in Tallahassee, Fla. Nov. 27 and 29. (Mutigers.com)
Price's Golden Goal Sends... Nov 21, 2009
Price's goal was the third golden goal scored by the Seminoles this year and the first in the NCAA Tournament since diving header in double overtime beat Connecticut 3-2 in a 2007 quarterfinal match-up in Tallahassee. Friday night's victory kept FSU perfect at home in the NCAA Tournament improving to 18-0-0 all-time. (Seminoles.com)
Official Visitors Board Nov 21, 2009
A large number of recruits are expected in Tallahassee this weekend for the Seminoles' home finale against the Maryland Terrapins. From this group, Florida State is expecting to host five official visitors, highlighted by two commitments. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
FSU Athlete From Texas Up For Rhodes Scholarship Nov 21, 2009
(November 20, 2009)--A Florida State University athlete from Texas is a semifinalist for a Rhodes Scholarship. Erin Simmons, who throws the hammer and javelin for Florida State's national powerhouse track team, interviews Saturday in Birmingham, Ala. (KWTX.com, TX)
My friend, Steve Ellis Nov 21, 2009
Steve Ellis of the Tallahassee Democrat covered Florida State for nearly 30 years and did it with great distinction ... The story about Steve in todays Tallahassee Democrat says that hewas working on a story at home when he suffered a massive heart attack on Nov. 10 ... don t worry about the weekend, go to Tallahassee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Heavy Criticism from a Parent Can Increase Aggressive Behavior in Children Nov 21, 2009
(May 22, 2006) A new study by Florida State University researchers in Tallahassee, Fla. has found that people who were verbally abused as children grow up to be self-critical adults prone to depression and. (Science Daily)
State regulators OK Citizens insurance rate increase Nov 21, 2009
By JIM SAUNDERS Tallahassee Bureau Chief. TALLAHASSEE -- Taking a final step toward ending a rate freeze, state regulators have approved a 5. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
#5 Irish Come Up Roses, As Augustin Goal Sends Notre Dame To... Nov 21, 2009
This season's final-8 showdown -- a battle of the top two seeds in this quadrant of the NCAA Championship bracket -- is slated for the Seminole Soccer Complex in Tallahassee, Fla. next weekend, although the exact date and time of the quarterfinal have not yet been announced. (Und.com)
Women's Swimming Nov 20, 2009
at Florida State Invite. vs. Georgia Tech, Florida Gulf Coast, Alabama and Georgia Southern. (Fausports.com)
Fla. unemployment tax on businesses to skyrocket Nov 20, 2009
7:26 P.M. TALLAHASSEE Unemployment compensation taxes paid by Florida businesses will skyrocket next year due to the states high jobless rate that hit 11 percent in September, revenue officials said Wednesday ... Under a worst-case scenario that would mean a $3,672 tax bill for Tallahassee builder Ed Dion, who has eight workers. (The News-Press -- Business)
Men's Tennis Nov 20, 2009
Boca Raton, FL (Patch Reef Park). Boca Raton, FL (Patch Reef Park). (Fausports.com)
Senior Send-Off Nov 20, 2009
"Playing in a bowl game, that s just going to be very vital that we do that. ... We ve got a great opportunity but we ve just got to seize the opportunity. VETERAN FSU WRITER STEVE ELLIS PASSES Steve Ellis, who spent nearly 30 years covering Florida State athletics, died Thursday at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital from complications following a recent heart attack. Few in the journalism business could match Ellis' passion and tireless work ethic. He was a fixture around the Florida State athletic... (Seminoles.com)
Prep football playoffs, Week 1 Nov 20, 2009
Visiting Eagles from Tallahassee lost only to Trinity Christian (21-14) this season and are coming off state-championship season. MCC coach Mike Riazzi: "We are playing fast and aggressive, but we need to finish stronger and be more disciplined. North Florida Christian is a balanced, experienced playoff team and we look forward to the challenge.". (Florida Today)
Men's Swimming Nov 20, 2009
at Georgia Tech and Alabama. Lost to Alabama 208-83; Lost to Georgia Tech 178-121. (Fausports.com)
Terps Finish Prep for Final Road Game Nov 20, 2009
- The University of Maryland football team held a 90-minute practice on Thursday afternoon in preparation for Saturday's matchup with Florida State, which is set for noon at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. The game will be shown regionally on Raycom Sports. (Umterps.com)
Palin's Chances in Future Presidential Run May Require `Pygmalion Project' Nov 20, 2009
Francisco Gonzalez, the lead organizer of an anti-big government Tea Party protest in Tallahassee, Florida, said Palins popularity in the grassroots is very strong. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Carolina Hosts NCAA Third Round Game Saturday Nov 20, 2009
UNC's last overtime loss came on October 22, 2009 when Florida State beat the Tar Heels 3-2 in double overtime in Tallahassee, Fla. The Tar Heels' last overtime win came against Boston College 1-0 on November 6, 2009 in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament. (Tarheelblue.com)
As More Carry Guns, State Makes It Easier Nov 20, 2009
You can fill out the application on a computer, get a photo taken and your fingerprints taken and sent directly to Tallahassee. The fee is $117. (News4Jax.com, FL)
FSU Announces Signing Class Nov 20, 2009
Florida State to welcome six highly-touted softball players to Tallahassee next year. Nov. 19, 2009. (Seminoles.com)
Noles, Aggies Face-Off Friday Nov 20, 2009
Texas Athe first game of the series in College Station by a 2-1 margin, while FSU avenged the loss a season later in Tallahassee with a 4-1 victory. Gameday Central. (Seminoles.com)
Seminoles dominate Hatters Nov 20, 2009
By Posted Nov 18, 2009. Florida State held their second game of the regular season Wednesday night winning in blowout fashion as they defeated Stetson by the score of 80-38. (TheTerritory.org)
History In The Making Nov 20, 2009
With a top-15 ranking in hand and an even more impressive RPI ranking of No. 3 in the country, the Seminoles (25-2, 16-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) have the opportunity to make history when Boston College (12-16, 2-15) and Maryland (13-17, 5-12) come to Tallahassee this weekend ... The school has even put in a bid to serve as a host site for the opening rounds, meaning there is a legitimate shot that fans in Tallahassee will get to see some postseason volleyball action. (Seminoles.com)
Ask Jamie: What will Elam do? Nov 19, 2009
If he were solid to the Gators, why would she go along with him to Athens and Tallahassee. The fourth little nugget here is his Dwyer High School teammate and good friend. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida Gov. Crist a supporter of FSU's Bowden Nov 19, 2009
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist a supporter of FSU's Bobby Bowden - ESPN. Updated: November 18, 2009, 5:11 PM ET. (ESPN -- College Football)
Meet the Newcomers: Men's Track Athletes Nov 19, 2009
was the state 3A champion in the 110-meter hurdles in 2008, while (Tallahassee, Fla. was the Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) Far East cross country champion while attending Jama American High School in Japan. (Airforcesports.com)
Fla. governor: Bowden should return to 'Noles Nov 19, 2009
Florida governor wants Bobby Bowden to return to Florida State - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 18, 2009 5:20PM; Updated: Wednesday November 18, 2009 5:20PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
This Week in ACC Football: Week 12 Nov 19, 2009
Other conference action has Duke traveling to Land Shark Stadium to take on No. 20 Miami on ESPNU at noon, Maryland visiting Tallahassee to battle Florida State on RAYCOM at noon, North Carolina heading to Boston College to take on the Eagles on ESPN2 at noon and NC State invading Blacksburg to play No. 15 Virginia Tech on ESPNU at 3:30 p.m.. After some exciting Week 11 matchups, ACC Football crowned No. 7 Georgia Tech the Coastal Division champion and saw North Carolina become the sixth school... (Theacc.com)
Women's Tennis Nov 19, 2009
Minnesota Gopher Invite. Minnesota Gopher Invite. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Ousted Law Firm Chairman Requests Disbarment in Wake of Fraud Probe Nov 19, 2009
Ken Marvin, The Bar's director of lawyer regulation in Tallahassee, said Rothstein would never be able to practice law again in Florida if the Supreme Court approves his request. Marvin said the e-mailed request included some admissions by Rothstein, but it will not be made public until a hard copy is received by the Florida Supreme Court clerk's office. (Law.com)
Governor wants Bowden to return Nov 19, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. - Embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has a high-profile alumnus on his side - Gov. Charlie Crist. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Crist positive about SunRail project Nov 18, 2009
By JIM SAUNDERS Tallahassee Bureau Chief. TALLAHASSEE -- Though key questions remain unresolved, Gov. Charlie Crist said Tuesday he is "hopefully optimistic" about holding a special legislative session to approve a Central Florida commuter-rail project. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Seminoles bowl eligible with win over Maryland Nov 18, 2009
Florida State running back Ty Jones (33) is taken down by South Floridas Joseph Sabbath (11) in Tallahassee on Sept. 26 ... Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:10 AM EST TALLAHASSEE It may have been one of Florida State coach Bobby Bowdens biggest wins. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Bowden wants to be back on FSU's sidelines Nov 18, 2009
TALLAHASSEE He has won two national championships and more games than all but one other major college coach. But today, his program is no longer the best -- or perhaps even the second-best -- in his state. (Florida Today)
Rubio Ad in Fla. Senate Race Mimics Obama Ad Nov 18, 2009
Senate Race Mimics Obama Ad. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Mizzou Hosts Memphis Wednesday Nov 18, 2009
Missouri then hits the road again for the Seminole Class in Tallahassee, Fla. Nov. 27 and 29. (Mutigers.com)
Florida State Vs. Stetson Nov 18, 2009
- Florida State, which opened its 2009-10 season with an 87-61 victory over Jacksonville, looks to improve its record to 2-0 when it plays host to Stetson on Nov. 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee ... The Seminoles began their streak against the Hatters on Dec. 11, 1975 and have won nine consecutive games played in Tallahassee between the two teams ... on Feb. 18 in Tallahassee. (Seminoles.com)
Seminoles Head To Gainesville Nov 17, 2009
Scouting Florida Florida opened its season with a commanding win over Stetson, who will visit Tallahassee on Friday, as the Gators ran past the Hatters for an 85-63 win. Leading the way was Jennifer George who tallied a game-high 21 points on 7 of 9 shooting off the bench, including 7 of 11 from the charity stripe. (Seminoles.com)
Basketball Opens Season Nov 17, 2009
SEMINOLE TIP-OFF Florida State opens its 63rd year of basketball as it plays host to Jacksonville on Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee ... The Seminoles' current winning streak against the Dolphins began on Jan. 6, 1988 and includes eight consecutive wins in the Tallahassee. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Hosts Cal In Second Round Action Nov 17, 2009
This marks the third all-time meeting between these two schools as all three contests have come in the NCAA Tournament in Tallahassee ... FSU defeated Southeastern Louisiana 4-1 to open the 2009 Tournament in Tallahassee, while California upended Auburn 2-1 in overtime ... FS Florida can be seen in Tallahassee on Comcast channel 29 and nationally on DirecTV channel 654 and Dish Network channel 423. (Seminoles.com)
Revenge Swat: FSU Jams Jackets Nov 17, 2009
But just as it has done all season long, this FSU team found a way to come out on top and enact a little revenge against a team that did that same thing in its win in Tallahassee last month. "It sure got close in both the second and third sets," FSU head coach said. (Seminoles.com)
Mediating In Cyberspace Nov 17, 2009
"Upchurch's background includes stints in the Florida Attorney General's office, serving as an assistant city attorney in Tallahassee and as deputy city attorney in Ormond Beach."I defended a lot of class action lawsuits against the state, including (the state Department of) Children and Families," said the 1993 Stetson Law School graduate, who added certified circuit civil mediator to her Florida Bar status in 1996.The Pittsburgh native arrived in Florida as a baby. She grew up in Clearwater... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Men's Basketball ACCtion: Monday, November 16 Nov 17, 2009
Malcolm Grant finished with 17 points and four assists in Monday's win. DURHAM, N.C. Duke didn't have one of its key players and Coastal Carolina was missing one too. (Theacc.com)
FSU downs Jacksonville in opener Nov 17, 2009
TALLAHASSEE Solomon Alabi's 17 points led a balanced Florida State offense in an 87-61 win over Jacksonville on Monday night in the season opener for both teams ... Florida State's Solomon Alabi shoots over Jacksonville's Will Alston, right, and Ayron Hardy on Monday in Tallahassee. (Florida Today)
Signing Day Blog Nov 17, 2009
" (ED) 3:57: Who is left? As of today 10 of Scout.com's top 25 are still available. To go deeper, 17 of Scout.com's top 100 are still available. The 10 guy within the top 25 are Harrison Barnes, Brandon Knight, Tobias Harris, Josh Selby, C.J. Leslie, Jelan Kendrick, Terrence Jones, Corey Joseph, Ray McCallum and Justin Coleman. Harrison Barnes will announce on Friday at a press conference and Tobias Harris is expected to announce next week. Outside of those two, it appears the others will be... (CollegeInsiders.com)
FSU Blanks Cal 3-0 Nov 17, 2009
Forwards Tiffany McCarty and Jessica Price each score a goal in FSU's 3-0 victory over California on Sunday in Tallahassee ... With the win, FSU improved to 3-0-0 all-time against California with all three victories coming in the NCAA Tournament in Tallahassee. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Welcomes Texas A&M Nov 17, 2009
- Fifth-ranked Florida State (18-4-1) welcomes No. 23 Texas A6-3) to Tallahassee this Friday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m., in third round action of the 2009 NCAA Women's Soccer Championship ... The series is tied at 1-1-0 as each school defended their home turf in 1999 (Texas A 2-1 in College Station) and 2000 (FSU - W, 4-1 in Tallahassee) ... Florida State advanced to the third round following victories in Tallahassee against Southeastern Louisiana (W, 4-1) and California (W, 3-0). (Seminoles.com)
THINKING OUT LOUD Nov 16, 2009
My recollection from my Tallahassee police reporting days is that shine sometimes was called blind pig, a term suggesting that it was not unheard of to find the carcass of a wild pig floating in a batch of freshly brewed beverage. (The dictionary does not support me on this point, defining blind pig as a place where illegal alcoholic beverages were sold, more commonly called a speakeasy. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
WOMEN'S TRACK Nov 16, 2009
ACC Indoor Championships. ACC Indoor Championships. (Hurricanesports.com)
The Legend of Bowden Nov 16, 2009
But Sanders admits hes curious about how much longer coach Bowden will remain the head man in Tallahassee. I know that Jimbo Fisher is going to. (BadgerNation.com)
Cal Notches 2-1 Overtime Win Over Auburn to Advance to Second Round of NCAA Tournament Nov 16, 2009
Cal will take on No. 1-seeded and host Florida State on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. PST in Tallahassee. Florida State defeated Southeastern Louisiana, 4-1, on Nov. 13 to advance to the second round. (Calbears.com)
Bears Ousted From NCAA Tournament With 3-0 Loss to No. 1-seed Florida State Nov 16, 2009
Cal played in the second round for the sixth time in the past nine years. - The California women's soccer team saw its 2009 campaign and NCAA Tournament hopes come to an end with a 3-0 loss at the hands of No. 1-seed and host Florida State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday afternoon at the Seminole Soccer Complex. (Calbears.com)
Pac-10 Women's Soccer Roundups: Nov. 15, 2009 Nov 16, 2009
Oregon State's Melinda Ingalls. LOS ANGELES - The top-seeded UCLA women's soccer team moved into the NCAA Round of 16 for the 11th year in a row on Sunday, as the Bruins registered a 5-0 victory over San Diego State in a second-round match at Drake Stadium. (Pac-10.org)
Category rankings: Offensive linemen Nov 16, 2009
He tore it up during one-on-ones at Tallahassee Nike Camp. 4. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tigers add hardware at Capital City Tournament Nov 16, 2009
Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 6:10 AM EST Columbia High can add the Capital City Invitational tournament to their list of accomplishments this weekend as the Tigers took home the soccer tournament in three wins in Tallahassee. The Tigers opened up with Bay High on Friday, winning 2-0. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
BCS picture getting clearer Nov 16, 2009
If that game were scheduled for Tallahassee, that might be of concern, but it s in The Swamp and Florida should enter its SEC showdown in Atlanta with a 12-0 record. Alabama has a tougher road, but not much. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Growth debate pits amendment backers, detractors Nov 15, 2009
Speaking against the amendment was Rebecca O'Hara, a Tallahassee attorney with the Florida League of Cities, who warned the solution offered by Hometown Democracy could make a mess of the planning process, gum up the economy and leave voters to sift through impossibly complex planning documents. "It would be a really safe bet that everybody in this room, myself included, isn't happy with the status quo of how growth is conducted in the state of Florida," O'Hara said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
