Wind and rain no match for Westminster Christian's Ian Facey
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:36:10 -0700
No other golfer at the Biltmore Golf Course on Tuesday morning braved the windy and often rainy conditions like Westminster Christian senior Ian Facey.
Around the Region for August 29, 2010
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:08:35 -0700
News from around the region.
Around the Region - Aug. 28, 2010
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:09:05 -0700
Police and community briefs from around the state for Aug. 28, 2010
2 Catholic priests stabbed to death in historic Peruvian monastery; police suspect robbers
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:04:14 -0700
LIMA, Peru (AP) Police in Peru say two Roman Catholic priests have been stabbed to death inside a historic monastery two blocks from the capital's main square.
Pembroke Pines basketball team a national runner-up
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:28:33 -0700
The Jr. Kings 13-and-under boys' basketball team, based in Pembroke Pines, was runner-up at the USSSA Nationals in Cocoa Beach. The Jr. Kings, sponsored by Hollywood's Big Al's Security Training Center, ended the season 52-27, competing in AAU, YBOA and USSSA.
Chaits plead guilty in political corruption case, get 4 years probation
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:15:33 -0700
Prosecutors explain deal given builders, who must continue to cooperate with them or risk prison A father and son team of developers who have spilled the beans to prosecutors on tens of thousands of dollars in payments they say they made to local politicians pleaded guilty to unlawful compensation Thursday in Broward Circuit Court and were immediately sentenced to four years of probation.
Chaits get deal, plead guilty in political corruption case
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:00:38 -0700
Both must continue to cooperate with prosecutors, may testify against local politicians now under investigation A father and son team of developers who have spilled the beans to prosecutors on tens of thousands of dollars in payments they say they made to local politicians pleaded guilty to unlawful compensation Thursday in Broward Circuit Court and were immediately sentenced to four years of ...
City of Bonita Springs to do what it can to combat beach erosion on Big Hickory Island
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:07:30 -0700
The Bonita Springs City Council voted 6-0 today to take whatever actions necessary to expedite the permitting from the Florida Department of...
Mom Accused In Son's Death Pleads Not Guilty
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:53:12 -0700
A South Florida mother arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of her young child says she's not guilty. Raisa Bernabe, who is out of jail on bond, did not appear at her court hearing Monday morning. Instead, her lawyer entered a written plea of not guilty.
Red Hots win national 3v3 championship
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:44:50 -0700
After placing runner-up the past two summers, the Red Hots under-10 girls of West Pines United soccer won the 3 v 3 Challenge National Championship at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista.
White, Yost win top honors in JGA
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:39:50 -0700
The Junior Golf Association of Broward conducted its end of the summer awards ceremony at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club in Plantation. The JGA of Broward featured 290 male and female golfers, ages 8-18, at various skill levels.
Miami Christian sweeps Redland Christian in girls' volleyball
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:35:38 -0700
The Miami Christian girls' volleyball team dominated against Redland Christian on Thursday night, 25-17, 25-13, 25-7. A strong force for the Victors, Andrea Garcia had 20 aces, five kills and 42 service points. Nicole Beckelheimer contributed with 10 aces, 10 kills and 21 service points.
Pembroke Pines Optimist Bengals dominate in 3 baseball tourneys
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:15:38 -0700
The Pembroke Pines Optimist Bengals 9-and-under travel baseball team finished the season by winning three consecutive summer tournaments. They went 19-0 during that stretch.
Hollywood teen tops peers in triathlon
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:05:37 -0700
Hollywood's Justin Soden, 15, finished first in the boys' 15-19 age group of the Miami Beach Classic Triathlon of the Publix Family Fitness Weekend Series No. 8 at Lummus Park, Miami Beach. Soden completed a 0.5-mile swim, 17.4-mile bike and four-mile run in 1 hour 52 minutes 31 seconds. Visit multirace.com.
Police Beat: Sept. 9, 2010
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:33:00 -0700
To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriffs Office at 774-4434, the Lee County Sheriffs Office 239-477-1000 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
University tops Florida Christian
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:50:12 -0700
The University School girls' volleyball team cruised to a straight-sets win against Florida Christian on Wednesday night, 25-16, 25-9, 25-12. Amber Addison's four blocks, seven kills, and two aces led the way in helping University bring down the Patriots.
Strong second, third quarters lift Princeton Christian
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:32:48 -0700
Jordan Warren rushed for 160 yards and a touchdown to lead Princeton Christian to a 38-24 victory over Posnack on Tuesday. Princeton Christian (2-0) outscored Posnack 24-0 in the second and third quarters en route to the win. Troy Postal had 149 all-purpose yards and two scores for Posnack (0-1).
Man in Miami Gardens strips for money at Roman Pub
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:22:16 -0700
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.
Rough youth fuels advocate's fire
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:37:18 -0700
Stan Appelbaum has led volunteer groups for two decades and is a watchdog on children's and mental health issues. |
Letters to the Editor: Sept. 4, 2010
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:01:00 -0700
Here are letters to the editor from recent editions of the Daily News.