Florida

Woman Drives into Tampa Airport Aquarium with Unrestrained Child

Cheryl Phillips — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:31:42 -0600

Yamile Campuzano-Martine lost control of her truck and drove into the saltwater tank at the Tampa Airport Monday night. Her six year old child was sitting, unrestrained, in her lap. Neither the mother or child were injured but the fish in the tank were not so fortunate.

Alabama, Texas Swap Spots Again, Florida Atop BCS Rankings Week 11

Michael Santo — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:47:09 -0600

Florida, as expected, remains at the top of the BCS Rankings Week 11. Meanwhile, for the second straight week, Texas and Alabama swapped spots with Alabama now No. 2.

Alabama Earns SEC Title Rematch With Victory Over LSU

Michael Santo — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:52:24 -0600

Today's LSU vs. Alabama football game ended as the rankings indicated it should, with Alabama winning 24 - 15. This sets up a rematch against Florida for the SEC championship.

Orlando Gunman Jason Rodriguez Captured by Police

Cheryl Phillips — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:50:51 -0600

Police in Orlando say that Orlando gunman Jason Rodrigues has been captured after killing at least one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where worked two years ago.

Orlando Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, Gunman Jason Rodriguez at Large

Cheryl Phillips — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:16:00 -0600

A gunman is at large today after he opened fire in a downtown Orlando office building. At least eight people were seriously hurt and it has been reported that at least two people are dead. An Orlando Police Department spokeswoman identified the alleged shooter as Jason Rodriguez, who used to work in the building. Rodriguez is still at large.

Orlando Office Shooting, Killer at Large

Cheryl Phillips — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:57:30 -0600

At least two people are dead and more than 6 reported seriously injured as a gunman fires into an office building in Orlando. He is still at large.

Texas Leapfrogs Alabama in AP NCAA Football Poll, Week 10

Michael Santo — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:49:44 -0600

Since taking the No. 1 position in the AP poll in week 8, Alabama has slid twice. The Crimson Tide dropped to No. 3 in the AP NCAA Football Poll for Week 10, as Texas leapfrogged them.

Body Found Has Birthmark Matching Somer Thompson's: Father

Michael Santo — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:53:23 -0500

Authorities say they have not yet positively identified a body found Wednesday in a landfill as Somer Thompson's body, but hearts sank anyway. The landfill is about one hour away from the seven-year-old's home.

Twitter Aflame with Posts on Jaclyn Torrealba, Still Missing

Michael Santo — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:04:13 -0500

Last seen Oct. 11th at 2AM, Jaclyn Torrealba of Miami, FL is reported still missing. No mainstream media reports have been published, but Twitter is aflame with posts saying her body has been found.

One in Custody in University of South Florida Lockdown

Michael Santo — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:57:19 -0500

Two suspects were arrested after threats resulted in a lockdown of the University of South Florida campus. The campus lockdown has since been lifted, but one of the two suspects is still in custody in the USF gunman case.

Florida Gator QB Tim Tebow Injured

Michael Santo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:54:07 -0500

Florida Gator QB Tim Tebow already had a tough week. He didn't need this, as well. Already suffering a respiratory illness of some type (though not swine flu), he was hospitalized after a hard hit in Florida's 41-7 win over Kentucky.

Tim Tebow vs. Swine Flu, or the Wildcats?

Michael Santo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:54:30 -0500

The Florida Gators are set to take on the Kentucky Wildcats today, but the real battle may not be Tim Tebow against the Wildcats' defense, but Tim Tebow against swine flu. You read that right; Tim Tebow may have swine flu.