Former USF quarterback Matt Grothe has been cut by the UFL's Florida Tuskers, less than two weeks before the team's season begins. "I really enjoyed the time I spent with the Tuskers and gained a lot of pro experience, which will help further my football career," Grothe said in a statement Monday night. Grothe, whose senior year was cut short last fall by a knee injury, had returned to full ...

Florida State's game at Oklahoma among most meaningful road trips in school history

TALLAHASSEE — In Jimbo Fisher's first season as head coach, Florida State's trip to No. 7 Oklahoma on Saturday is reminiscent of the kind of game that helped former coach Bobby Bowden establish the Seminoles early in his head coaching tenure. Bowden used successful performances in difficult road environments to draw notice to a Florida State program that had been languishing before his tenure.

Aero Club runway-paving plan irks some

Florida Gators WRs disappoint in week one

Florida's unproven wide receivers failed to shed that label in their season opener Saturday.

Florida Gators WRs disappoint in week one

Florida's unproven wide receivers failed to shed that label in their season opener Saturday.

USF Bulls walk-on Stephen Bravo-Brown shows promise at receiver

By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 6, 2010 TAMPA — As much time as college football programs can spend scouring the state for unclaimed talents, sometimes the smartest thing to do is just answer the phone when it rings. That's essentially how USF assistant Vernon Hargreaves got in touch with freshman walk-on receiver Stephen Bravo-Brown, who continued an improbable rise with ...

Appeals court rules against Florida death row inmate who sued to get victim's truck

By Colleen Jenkins, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 6, 2010 TAMPA — Time has not healed Michele Kroeger. Nearly seven years after her father was slain, she struggles to cope with not having him around to see her daughter start school or her baby son walk. His killer sits on death row, but even that brings little solace. William Deparvine, convicted of murdering Tierra Verde residents ...

Report: Tusker cut ex-USF QB Grothe

Former USF quarterback Matt Grothe has been cut by the UFL's Florida Tuskers, the Orlando Sentinel reported Monday night. Grothe, whose senior year was cut short last fall by a knee injury, had returned to full health and signed with the Tuskers, who open their season in 12 days. The Tuskers have the UFL's returning MVP in quarterback Brook Bollinger, and Grothe was competing with Arena Football ...

Report: Tusker cut ex-USF QB Grothe

Former USF quarterback Matt Grothe has been cut by the UFL's Florida Tuskers, the Orlando Sentinel reported Monday night. Grothe, whose senior year was cut short last fall by a knee injury, had returned to full health and signed with the Tuskers, who open their season in 12 days. The Tuskers have the UFL's returning MVP in quarterback Brook Bollinger, and Grothe was competing with Arena Football ...

Florida Tuskers cut former USF standout QB Matt Grothe

The Florida Tuskers released former University of South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe on Monday.

Florida Tuskers cut former USF standout QB Matt Grothe

The Florida Tuskers released former University of South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe on Monday.

U. of Wyo. footballer dies in car crash

LARAMIE, Wyo., Sept. 6 (UPI) -- University of Wyoming linebacker Ruben Narcisse was killed and three other players were injured in an early Monday car crash, school officials said. Wyoming - University of Wyoming - United States - United Press International - Education

University Of Wyoming Football Player Killed In Colorado Crash

A University of Wyoming football player was killed in a crash in northern Colorado.

Koran-burning planned for 9-11 has Muslim community on edge

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Before she left her Miami home to return to the University of Florida this fall, Wajiha Akhtar’s parents gave her some unusual advice: Stay indoors as much as possible and, whatever happens, don’t go near the Koran burners.

Man in Miami Gardens strips for money at Roman Pub

MIAMI GARDENS A thief stole painting supplies, a rake and a weed eater valued at $310 from an unlocked shed in the 17100 block of Northwest 12th Court between midnight Aug. 28 and 4:45 p.m. Aug. 29.

Man in Miami Gardens strips for money at Roman Pub

MIAMI GARDENS A thief stole painting supplies, a rake and a weed eater valued at $310 from an unlocked shed in the 17100 block of Northwest 12th Court between midnight Aug. 28 and 4:45 p.m. Aug. 29.

1 Wyoming football player killed, 3 hurt in wreck

A University of Wyoming football player was killed and three teammates were injured when a pickup drifted off a Colorado highway and crashed on Monday, authorities said. Ruben Narcisse, 19, of Miami was killed, the Colorado State Patrol said. Trey Fox, 19, of Glenwood Springs, Colo., Christian Morgan, 18, of Aurora, Colo., and J.J.

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Tuskers Release Grothe

ORLANDO, FL - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010-The Florida Tuskers continued to make roster moves on Monday afternoon, releasing two more players, including former University of South Florida quarterback standout Matt Grothe.

NFC West team capsules

Last season: 10-6 Key additions: QB Derek Anderson, G Alan Faneca, K Jay Feely, LB Joey Porter, S Kerry Rhodes. Key losses: QBs Kurt Warner...

Wyoming player killed in crash, three injured

Authorities say a University of Wyoming football player is dead and three teammates injured after the pickup they were in drifted off a Colorado highway and crashed. University of Wyoming - Colorado - Wyoming - American football - United States

Florida center Mike Pouncey and quarterback John Brantley exchange ideas, correct snap problems

FIU kicks off Writers on the Bay series

The Creative Writing Program at Florida International University is presenting a series of free readings with distinguished poets and writers. The fall 2010 season of the Barnes & Noble Writers on the Bay kicks off this month with readings by recent graduates and newly published alumni of the Master's of Fine Arts program, 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.

Miami-Dade parks get moving with healthy kids' programs

Miami-Dade's public parks are joining in first lady Michelle Obama 's national ``Let's Move'' campaign to fight childhood obesity and promote healthy living.

Tampa school's Muslim teacher a stark contrast to national debate on Islam

By Michael Kruse, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 6, 2010 Nour Elmohd, 22, is an American citizen in her first teaching job. The scarf, she told her second-graders at MacFarlane Park Elementary, is part of who she is — a Muslim. She told them she also loves volleyball, traveling and her family. Late last month, on the first day of school, nearly 400 children walked through the main door at ...

Tampa school's Muslim teacher a stark contrast to national debate on Islam

By Michael Kruse, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 6, 2010 Nour Elmohd, 22, is an American citizen in her first teaching job. The scarf, she told her second-graders at MacFarlane Park Elementary, is part of who she is — a Muslim. She told them she also loves volleyball, traveling and her family. Late last month, on the first day of school, nearly 400 children walked through the main door at ...

Private equity players bet big on Florida banks

By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 3, 2010 Dan Healy and his old friend John Kanas have covered a lot of common ground since their North Fork Bank in Long Island, N.Y., became part of Capital One a few years ago. Both jumped into Florida banking by matching private equity dollars with fizzling banks. Kanas' group bought the failed BankUnited last year and recapitalized what ...

West County booters poised for strong soccer season

The West County has long been a hot-bed for boys high school soccer, thanks in large part to the strong El Mo teams of the early 90’s, and the nearly two decades of dominance enjoyed by Analy.

Fort Myers moms to shave heads on national TV to raise Cancer awareness

Two local moms are flying to Los Angeles to be featured on the nationally televised event "Stand Up 2 Cancer." Tuesday, they'll do something that will turn heads and raise awareness for this devastating disease.

NEWS / AKTUELLES

Nach den Januarfrösten, die für die Orangenernten von Florida das Schlimmste vorsahen, verbessert sich die Situation. Florida, der 2. Erzeuger von Orangen in der Welt, erzeugte 2009-2010 133,6 Millionen Kisten Orangen.

Florida GOP ads take aim at Sink

TALLAHASSEE — Democrat Alex Sink has been Florida's chief financial officer for four years, but most voters probably wouldn't recognize her on the street.

Florida GOP ads take aim at Sink

TALLAHASSEE — Democrat Alex Sink has been Florida's chief financial officer for four years, but most voters probably wouldn't recognize her on the street.

Florida GOP ads take aim at Sink

TALLAHASSEE — Democrat Alex Sink has been Florida's chief financial officer for four years, but most voters probably wouldn't recognize her on the street.

Updated 4:20 p.m.: University of Wyoming football player dies in Highway 287 car wreck

One University of Wyoming football player was killed and threewere injured this morning when the vehicle they were in went offU.S. Highway 287 in Colorado shortly before 5:30, according to UWofficials.

Florida State League playoff preview

Tampa's Bradley Suttle hit .272 with a team-high 80 RBIs. (Mark LoMoglio/MiLB.com)

Miami Dolphins Sign Former Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Bobby Carpenter

Now five years removed from coaching the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins' Vice President of Football Operations Bill Parcells continues to add familiar faces to his current squad. This time, it's former Cowboys inside linebacker Bobby Carpenter , who played four seasons in Dallas after being selected 18th overall out of Ohio State in 2006. He was traded to the St. Louis Rams for offensive tackle ...

Miami's Hankerson juggles football, school and parenthood

Miami wide receiver Leonard Hankerson is already experiencing things his own father never could.

Florida State cornerback Mike Harris the defensive player of the week

Florida State cornerback Mike Harris, a heralded junior college transfer, was named the Seminoles' defensive player of the week. He had four tackles and one interception against Samford. Meanwhile, coach Jimbo Fisher said that sophomore kicker Dustin Hopkins, who sent most of his kickoffs into the end zone for a touchback (six of 10), hit a 24-yard field goal and all eight of his extra-point ...

Florida Marlins rookie pitcher Adalberto Mendez hurt running bases

Florida pitcher Adalberto Mendez has been forced out of his major league debut after tossing six scoreless innings because he got hurt running to first base on a single.

Gators get good, bad news on personnel front

Would you rather hear the good news or the bad news regarding several members of the Florida football program? The bad? Good, that's what we thought, so we'll lead with that.Head coach Urban Meyer announced Monday that cornerback Moses Jenkins...

Random nature of rain means some areas get soaked, others stay dry

There's been so little rain this summer in parts of Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale that homeowners are battling brown lawns. Yet, in nearby West Boca and Miramar, heavy rains have flooded streets and swales.

Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe to Acquire Majority Position in Peak 10

South Florida - FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Peak 10 Inc., a managed services company with world-class data centers, and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“Welsh Carson”), a leading private equity firm, have entered into a transaction in which Welsh Carson and Peak 10’s executive management will acquire a majority shareholder interest in Peak 10. Selling shareholders include majority owner Seaport ...

Tampa Web Development Firm Bayshore Solutions Launches the Flatwoods Consulting Group Inc. Website

Bayshore Solutions is proud to announce the launch of the Flatwoods Consulting Group Inc. (Flatwoods) website. The Tampa Web design for the ecology and environmental consulting firm website is based on natural photo images and colors portraying a modern look and consistent branding message.

Miami Dolphins: Six Re-Signed, One New Face Added to Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins have announced seven additions to their practice squad, today including six familiar faces in safety Jonathon Amaya, defensive end Ryan Baker, guard Ray Feinga, outside linebacker Chris McCoy, wide receiver Julius Pruitt, and inside linebacker Austin Spitler. Also signed to the practice squad is tight end Nathan Overbay, who went undrafted out of Eastern Washington in 2010 and ...

Key Will Visit Quake-Ravaged Christchurch as New Zealand Starts Cleanup

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key will today start a two-day visit to Christchurch and surrounding areas hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that cut power, damaged hundreds of buildings and closed the central business district.

Hope fades for missing Fort Myers woman

Three weeks after a Fort Myers woman disappeared without warning, those closest to her are fearing the worst.

Segafredo Heads South

Celebrations at the new Segafredo location in South Miami. Photos by Jipsy United States - Florida - Metro Areas - Miami-Fort Lauderdale - Miami-Dade

FSU Prepares for OU

Noles' move from Samford win to test at Oklahoma