Tampa, Florida-based medical institution purchases Streamline Health's document workflow solutions

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. a leading provider of document workflow solutions for hospitals, today announced that a leading Tampa, Florida-based medical institution has purchased three additional workflow licenses to expand the use of Streamline Health's document workflow solutions to help optimize business processes across the enterprise and improve operational efficiencies. Streamline ...

Orlando woman, mistakenly arrested in Broward, returns to Central Florida

Paola Londono, 31, was mistaken for a 24-year-old with the same name wanted in Osceola County A clerical error at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office appears to have sparked the arrest of an Orlando mother who was mistaken for a suspected prostitute when she got off a cruise ship over the weekend.

Florida minister: Sept. 11 Quran burn still planned

Senior Vacation Savings in Play at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort from Only $143

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Senior Vacation Savings at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort from only $143. Enjoy one night deluxe accommodations up to 20% off, breakfast buffet in Solaris.

West Marion looking good this season

It's still very early, but West Marion High football coach Brad Duncan likes where his team is three games into the season.

Natural Gas Station Opens In Fort Lauderdale

South Florida's first natural gas station is open for business in Fort Lauderdale.

William Underhill, 62

William Alan "Bill" Underhill, 62, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Lafayette, died May 25, 2010, at his residence.

Exit from I-275 northbound to Tampa airport opens without major problems

By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 8, 2010 TAMPA — The new Tampa International Airport exit didn't cause any major problems for commuters Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. There was no additional traffic delay and no accidents near the exit, which comes half a mile sooner for drivers coming north off the Howard Frankland Bridge, according to ...

High-speed rail consultant Gertler: Funding key to Tampa-Orlando link

Wake up and good morning. The high-speed rail project connecting Tampa to Orlando is moving at, well, high speed. So it's tricky keeping up with what's happening and who are the players involved in making decisions about the rail line. Let's focus briefly on one person with a big role in the Florida high-speed rail project who's been flying under the Tampa Bay radar. His name? Peter Gertler . He ...

Florida's budget shortfall is less than expected

TALLAHASSEE — Florida's looming budget shortfall has been shrunk in half by state analysts who credit federal stimulus dollars, years of spending cuts and Indian gambling money as helping forge a brighter picture — but one that could still leave the state in a $2.5 billion hole.

Streamline Health Document Workflow Solutions Purchased By Tampa, Florida-Based Hospital

Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. a leading provider of document workflow solutions for hospitals, today announced that a leading Tampa, Florida-based medical institution has purchased three additional workflow licenses to expand the use of Streamline Health's document workflow solutions to help optimize business processes across the enterprise and improve operational efficiencies.

Girl Scouts sue Martin County, South Florida troop leaders over missing cookie money

Refusing to eat the loss, the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida this summer filed suit in small claims court against two leaders in Broward, two in Palm Beach County and one in Martin County.

Florida education news: School calendar, fundamental schools, free Bibles and more

ONE MORE TIME: The Hillsborough School Board changes the 2010-11 academic calendar again, switching days off and putting the final day of classes back to where it was a week ago. MOVING TEACHERS: Pasco schools begin transferring teachers and hiring some new ones to meet class size rules. NO CUTS: The Hernando School Board adopts a budget without major cuts after learning it had money left over ...

Florida Minister Still Plans To Burn Quran

Florida evangelical church leader Terry Jones plans to burn copies of the Quran on the anniversary of 9/11. His threat to go ahead comes despite warnings from senior military leader General David Petraeus, and senior administration officials about the potential damage to relations with the Muslim world.

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. More AP Top 25 voters are buying into Boise State as the No. 1 team in the country.

Police dog, suspect killed in Fort Myers shooting

Fort Myers police are investigating a shooting that left a police dog and suspect dead Tuesday evening.

Fort Myers McDonald's armed robbery turns deadly

FORT MYERS: Fort Myers police are investigating a robbery that left a police dog and suspect dead Tuesday evening.

Florida Senate Race: On Charlie Crist and Flip-Flopping

Florida Senate candidate Charlie Crist fights flip-flopping charges as the GOP's Marco Rubio surges ahead in some polls and the Democrats' Kendrick Meek appeals to the left

Florida Senate Race: On Charlie Crist and Flip-Flopping

Florida Senate candidate Charlie Crist fights flip-flopping charges as the GOP's Marco Rubio surges ahead in some polls and the Democrats' Kendrick Meek appeals to the left

Fines for red-light camera violations begin Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale

Drivers could pay $158 for violations at six intersections Running that red light at some intersections in Fort Lauderdale will cost you starting Wednesday.

Florida State's Christian Ponder is OU's obstacle this week

Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder swears he's not about to get cocky.

Florida pastor rebuffs Petraeus' pleas not to burn Koran

The pastor of a tiny, fringe evangelical church in Florida rebuffed a plea for restraint Tuesday from Gen. David Petraeus, who warned that a plan to burn the Muslim holy book could provoke violence against American troops and citizens overseas.

Florida pastor rebuffs Petraeus' pleas not to burn Koran

The pastor of a tiny, fringe evangelical church in Florida rebuffed a plea for restraint Tuesday from Gen. David Petraeus, who warned that a plan to burn the Muslim holy book could provoke violence against American troops and citizens overseas.

Florida pastor has legal right to burn Qurans

Florida pastor Terry Jones will undoubtedly offend and infuriate many people around the world if he follows through on a plan to burn Muslim Qurans at his church this weekend.

Florida pastor has legal right to burn Qurans

MIAMI -- Florida pastor Terry Jones will undoubtedly offend and infuriate many people around the world if he follows through on a plan to burn Muslim Qurans at his church this weekend.

Florida pastor has legal right to burn Qurans

A Florida pastor's plans to burn Qurans at his church on the ninth anniversary of Sept. 11 might offend and infuriate people across the world.

Florida Tech ranked No. 13 in women's college soccer

Florida Tech was rewarded for its 2-0 start in women's college soccer. The Panthers now are ranked No. 13 in NCAA Division II.

LAWRENCE: Local teens have an âAmerican Idol Experienceâ

A trip to Disney World is a dream come true for many young persons. For Avery Epstein of Princeton and her friend Taylor Blanton of Lawrenceville, the dream came true, along with an unexpected role in the park’s “American Idol Experience” and a chance to audition for the hit television show.

Miami dean building regional campus plan

MIDDLETOWN - About 100 Miami University Middletown staff members and Middletown residents gathered in Miriam G.

Miami tailback has to sit for foul

OXFORD — Two personal fouls called against Miami University seniors in the team’s opener at Florida were “really disturbing” to RedHawks head football coach Michael Haywood.Tailback Thomas Merriweather was ejected from the game in the second quarter, and a penalty on wide receiver Armand Robinson might have cost Miami a touchdown.

Miami tailback has to sit for foul

OXFORD — Two personal fouls called against Miami University seniors in the team’s opener at Florida were “really disturbing” to RedHawks head football coach Michael Haywood.Tailback Thomas Merriweather was ejected from the game in the second quarter, and a penalty on wide receiver Armand Robinson might have cost Miami a touchdown.

Watercolorist loved city's vibrant hues

Of the many places Sandford Birdsey loved to paint, Key West ranked first. "Key West has the best colors, she used to say," said her son, Paul "Pablo" McGrail. Friends and family on Tuesday... read more

City vets new noise rule

The Key West City Commission is asking its street musicians to turn down the volume. The commission on Tuesday night gave tentative approval to new regulation that would limit how loud musicians... read more

Mile Markers

KEY WEST Community meeting scheduled The monthly District 4 community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Nutrition Center at the Frederick Douglass Gym, 111 Olivia... read more

West Virginia Notebook: Lazear injured, status uncertain against Marshall

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- The status of West Virginia senior middle linebacker Pat Lazear, who missed the season-opening win against Coastal Carolina Saturday, is unclear for Friday's game at Marshall.

Homebuilders Revive Stalled U.S. Projects as Banks Unload Lots

Construction crews are returning to the Cascades of Groveland, a gated 55-and-older community west of Orlando, Florida, almost three years after its bankrupt developer left owners of the existing 238 houses surrounded by empty lots, partially built homes, and an unfinished clubhouse.

Homebuilders Revive Stalled U.S. Projects as Banks Unload Lots

Construction crews are returning to the Cascades of Groveland, a gated 55-and-older community west of Orlando, Florida, almost three years after its bankrupt developer left owners of the existing 238 houses surrounded by empty lots, partially built homes, and an unfinished clubhouse.

Florida's Quran-Burning Pastor

Rev. Terry Jones gained infamy this week for his call to burn hundreds of Quran. Lynn Waddell on his obsession with Braveheart and accusations that he took money from his own church.

Florida's Quran-Burning Pastor

Rev. Terry Jones gained infamy this week for his call to burn hundreds of Quran. Lynn Waddell on his obsession with Braveheart and accusations that he took money from his own church.

FSU ready for challenge of national spotlight

TEAM READY FOR SPOTLIGHT TALLAHASSEE -- After cruising to a 59-6 victory over Football Championship Subdivision opponent Samford last weekend, Florida State will have much better indication of how talented the team is this weekend.

Miami-Dade-based media watchdog gets $100,000 grant

The Florida Center for Investigative Reporting, a bilingual investigative nonprofit based in Miami-Dade County, has received a $100,000 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.

Miami-Dade-based media watchdog gets $100,000 grant

The Florida Center for Investigative Reporting, a bilingual investigative nonprofit based in Miami-Dade County, has received a $100,000 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.

Outdoors notebook: Deeks, Jones win Gifts of Generosity

The fourth annual Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Gifts of Generosity inshore fishing tournament, the seventh sanctioned event on the Florida Flatsfishing Association’s 2010 calendar, was fished by 26 teams Saturday out of Loggerhead Club and Marina in Vero Beach. More than $2,650 was raised for the Gifts of Generosity Fund, a fund used by the sheriff’s office to aid individuals and ...

USF Women's Club celebrates 50 years

University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft will be the featured speaker when the USF Women's Club celebrates its 50th anniversary with its scholarship luncheon Sept. 19.

Tuesday's International Football Results

(Home teams listed first) 2012 European Championship Qualifying Group A Austria 2, Kazakhstan 0 Germany 6, Azerbaijan 1 Turkey 3, Belgium 2 Group B Ireland 3, Andorra 1 Macedonia 2, Armenia 2 Russia 0, Slovakia 1 Group C Italy 5, Faeroe Islands 0 Serbia 1, Slovenia 1 Group D Albania 1, Luxembourg 0 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0, France 2 Belarus 0, Romania 0 Group E Hungary 2, Moldova 1 Netherlands 2,...

GOP to stage rally in Sarasota

Sarasota will be at the heart of Florida politics Saturday -- at least for Republicans.Senate

Swamp snub for USF fans?

South Florida Bulls fans root for a 13-year-old football team, and yes, they have a chip on their

German airline rejects SRQ service

MANATEE — This Condor won’t be landing at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport anytime soon.

Key sees the damage in rural Canterbury

A visit to the outlying areas of Christchurch has reinforced to Prime Minister John Key the severity of Saturday's earthquake.

Florida Budget Deficit Slashed

Florida economists say the budget shortfall for the year ahead has shrunk by almost three billion dollars.