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VFW welcomes Bush at Orlando event

Aug 21, 2008 5:19 am

President Bush seemed to get teary-eyed a couple of times Wednesday, while thanking and saying goodbye to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, one of the most supportive organizations during his eight years ...

Impact recap: 'Catastrophic' flooding swamps Brevard

Aug 21, 2008 5:19 am

Having never reached hurricane strength, Tropical Storm Fay will long be remembered as an epic storm that continued to devastate Brevard County on Wednesday with nonstop torrential rains that backed u...

Storm tosses turtle hatchlings, thrashes nests

Aug 21, 2008 5:19 am

MELBOURNE BEACH -- Turtles washed back by the hundreds Wednesday, as Fay had her way with the newly hatched. Volunteers and residents had rescued about 300 to 400 baby sea turtles on Brevard beaches W...

Melbourne gets drenched

Aug 21, 2008 5:18 am

Floodwaters rose waist deep as Tropical Storm Fay drowned the city Wednesday with nearly two feet of rain since Monday. "This is like a nightmare," said Damian Madigan of Parkway Meadows as ...

'There will be more rain'

Aug 21, 2008 5:18 am

The slow-moving Tropical Storm Fay is expected to dump another 5 to 10 inches of rain today in parts of Brevard County. That's on top of more than 17 inches of rain recorded from the storm in Melbourn...

County charter change OK for Nov.

Aug 20, 2008 10:43 am

A proposed tax-capping charter amendment will appear on Brevard County ballots this November after a panel of three outside attorneys said it doesn't violate the state's laws or constitution.

Three are injured in Barefoot Bay twister

Aug 20, 2008 5:19 am

Helen Ferragamo, 39, was sitting in her daughter's room Tuesday, reading the book "Alone" by Lisa Gardner, when the roof lifted off, and glass shards began flying through the room.

Storm could strengthen over ocean to Category 1 hurricane

Aug 20, 2008 5:19 am

A storm that was expected to slam Florida's West Coast, then weaken by the time it reached the Space Coast instead dug in over Brevard County on Tuesday. It dumped about 5.90 inches of rain that flood...

High tide could hammer coast

Aug 20, 2008 5:19 am

Sand fences and some dredging guarded this beach from Tropical Storm Fay, at least during Tuesday's first high tide. But Jamie Grumm of Lincoln Avenue already had watched a fairly wide swath of the sa...

Dozens seek shelter from the storm

Aug 20, 2008 5:18 am

About 80 people -- some of them homeless -- found a dry place to weather Tropical Storm Fay in four Red Cross shelters across Brevard County. Red Cross volunteer Marge Dennison, 70, was back at the So...

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Once facing deportation, grad off to college

Aug 21, 2008 7:30 pm

One year ago, Juan Gomez, the Killian High School grad who was saved from deportation, traveled to the nation's capital to advocate for undocumented students. Gomez headed for Washington again Thursda...

Surinam Airways to return to MIA

Aug 21, 2008 7:07 pm

Surinam Airways on Monday will reinstate passenger service to Miami International Airport after a 16-year hiatus, Miami-Dade Aviation said Thursday.

Norwegian to lay off 145 shore workers

Aug 21, 2008 7:06 pm

Norwegian Cruise Line said it would lay off 145 shore employees globally as part of a reorganization effort as it grapples with higher fuel costs and fewer ships at sea. In a statement, Miami-based NC...

Have a Fay claim? There's good news

Aug 21, 2008 7:06 pm

Here's some good news for Florida homeowners who suffered damage from Tropical Storm Fay. Since Fay never intensified into a hurricane, the much-larger hurricane deductible on their windstorm or homeo...

Council: Don't use tourism cash for turtles

Aug 21, 2008 6:53 pm

Broward's tourism council urged the county not to spend hotel taxes protecting sea turtles or maintain mooring buoys over coral reefs.

Mexico's Fox chastises U.S., pushes democracy

Aug 21, 2008 6:30 pm

Eighteen months after leaving office, former President Vicente Fox is taking a page from Jimmy Carter's playbook and engineering his legacy as a champion of democratic values and government transparen...

Truck hits pedestrian in Plantation

Aug 21, 2008 6:15 pm

A pedestrian was hit by a truck Thursday morning in Plantation, Joel Gordan, a spokesman for the Plantation Fire Department said. The accident happened at 11:30 a.m. at 100 N. Pine Island Rd.

Miami Heat to bring in center Mbenga for workout

Aug 21, 2008 6:15 pm

Free agent center D.J. Mbenga is scheduled to work out for the Miami Heat on Monday, his agent said. Bouna Ndiaye said Thursday that if all goes well, Mbenga will choose between signing with the Heat ...

Candidates find the humor in campaign ads

Aug 21, 2008 4:37 pm

A little-known School Board candidate tried to drum up votes by handing out Mardi Gras beads at the Pirates World reunion. A state Senate candidate created a baseball card-themed brochure replete with...

Bridge work to close Rickenbacker lanes

Aug 21, 2008 4:22 pm

A contractor for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department will begin lining the existing pipe under the Bear Cut Bridge on Rickenbacker Causeway on Monday, according to a news release.

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Glades County under boil water notice

Aug 21, 2008 7:14 pm

All residents of Glades County are under a boil water notice. The health department says because of flooding, there is a possibility of private wells becoming submerged or inundated by flood waters.

Hurricane deductible doesn't apply to Fay

Aug 21, 2008 6:45 pm

What's in a hurricane name? There's a lot more riding on it than you might think.

Yard waste disposal in Collier County

Aug 21, 2008 4:44 pm

For residents of unincorporated areas Collier County, Marco Island, and Everglades City, the 10-bundle per week limit of yard waste will be lifted from August 21st to August 29th.

Urban flood advisory issued for NW Collier

Aug 21, 2008 4:14 pm

The National Weather Service has issued an urban flood advisory for northwestern Collier County until 2:30 p.m.

Pharmacy clerk charged in refund scam

Aug 21, 2008 3:45 pm

A pharmacy clerk was arrested and charged with grand theft related to an alleged refund scam.

Deputies: Man threatened woman with knife

Aug 21, 2008 3:44 pm

A Golden Gate Estates man was arrested after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife.

Watch out for mosquitoes, mold post-Fay

Aug 21, 2008 2:44 pm

The Department of Health is targeting mold and mosquitoes in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay's drenching rains.

Presidential debate schedule released

Aug 21, 2008 2:14 pm

The McCain and Obama Presidential campaigns have released the debate schedule for the fall campaign.

Naples police activity report

Aug 21, 2008 11:45 am

Click above for a rundown of the latest activity from the Naples Police Department.

Sprint Cup Trophy stops by ABC7

Aug 21, 2008 11:44 am

ABC7 Sports Director Brian Colleran spent the morning with one of sports most recognizable trophies.

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More State Stories

Aug 21, 2008 11:19 am

ORLANDO -- Casey Anthony, the mother of missing 3-year-old toddler Caylee Anthony, will be bonding out of jail.

State bracing for another shot from Fay

Aug 21, 2008 10:19 am

DAYTONA BEACH (CNN) 6:05 a.m. -- Tropical Storm Fay churned off the east coast of Florida early Thursday as it continued to dump heavy rain on portions of east and central Florida.

Fay drenches parts of Florida; floods homes

Aug 20, 2008 6:04 pm

PORT ST. LUCIE (CNN) -- Authorities are using airboats to rescue people from their homes Wednesday in St. Lucie County after Tropical Storm Fay dumped heavy rain and caused flooding in southeast Flori...

President Bush speaks at veterans convention in Orlando

Aug 20, 2008 5:04 pm

ORLANDO (Bay News 9) -- Attending the same conference as the two men currently running for president did earlier in the week, George Bush addressed a crowd Wednesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars na...

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Aug 20, 2008 2:34 pm

TALLAHASSEE (Bay News 9) -- As Tropical Storm Fay neared completion of its track across central Florida Wednesday morning and prepared to head out to the open waters of the Atlantic, Gov. Charlie Cris...

Bigfoot a big hoax

Aug 20, 2008 1:04 pm

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- The Bigfoot in the freezer is made of rubber, a Web posting asserted Tuesday.

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Aug 20, 2008 11:19 am

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Governor Charlie Crist says he plans to tap reserves to cover part of a predicted $1.47 billion state budget deficit, but not the entire shortfall.

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Aug 19, 2008 9:34 pm

IMMOKALEE (Bay News 9) -- Not everyone escaped damage from Tropical Storm Fay.

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Aug 19, 2008 8:19 pm

OKEECHOBEE (Bay News 9) -- The Lake Okeechobee area got battered with Tropical Storm Fay Tuesday afternoon.

From an oil platform, McCain touts drilling agenda

Aug 19, 2008 7:20 pm

By PHILIP ELLIOTT ABOARD THE CHEVRON GENESIS (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain visited this oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday to call for increased offshore drilling th...

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Woman drowns off Neptune Beach

Aug 21, 2008 7:58 pm

A 20-year-old woman drowned on Thursday off Neptune Beach.

Multiple bridge closures, Mayport Ferry service halts

Aug 21, 2008 7:13 pm

The Dames Point Bridge, Buckman Bridge and Bridge of Lions have closed to traffic due to Tropical Storm Fay's winds. Meanwhile, the Butler Blvd Intracoastal Bridge has re-opened.

Multiple bridge closures, Mayport Ferry service halts

Aug 21, 2008 6:13 pm

The Dames Point Bridge, Butler Blvd Intracoastal and Bridge of Lions have closed to traffic due to Tropical Storm Fay's winds.

Businesses prepare for Fay

Aug 20, 2008 8:43 pm

Businesses across the First Coast have spent today getting ready for Fay.

Schools & offices closed; Mayor warns of danger

Aug 20, 2008 4:28 am

The city has canceled school for Wednesday and Thursday to free up space for emergency shelters. City offices will also be closed as Fay inches closer to the First Coast.

Preventing Floods

Aug 19, 2008 11:28 pm

City checks drainage system.

Northeast Florida Under Hurricane and Tornado Watches

Aug 19, 2008 9:43 pm

Tropical Storm "Fay" approaches northeast Florida.

Flood insurance tips

Aug 19, 2008 8:58 pm

Even if you have flood insurance there are some things you need to do to protect your home.

Jaguars single game tickets on sale Thursday, August 21

Aug 19, 2008 8:28 pm

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced today that the remaining single game ticket inventory will go on sale to the public this Thursday, August 21st at 9:00am.

Keeping You Safe in the Dark

Aug 19, 2008 2:58 am

Generators can be convenient but also dangerous if not used correctly. Here are a few safety Tips:

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It turns, it stops, it moves: Fay keeps forecasters guessing

Aug 21, 2008 7:34 pm

Tropical Storm Fay is the storm that has continued to keep forecasters guessing.David Donnelly, Alachua County's chief of emergency management, called it "the storm that would never end" at ...

Obama convinces black Republicans to switch parties

Aug 21, 2008 6:34 pm

Sen. Barack Obama isn't just inspiring black voters to register in large numbers as he gets closer to being the Democratic presidential nominee. Evidence indicates that he's motivating some black Repu...

Flood warning issued for Santa Fe River at Fort White

Aug 21, 2008 6:34 pm

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a flood warning for the Santa Fe River at Fort White in anticipation of heavy rains from Tropical Storm Fay.The warning is in effect for Alachua...

Officials urge boaters to use caution on waterways

Aug 21, 2008 5:19 pm

Officials are urging boaters to take extra caution when going back on the water after Tropical Storm Fay. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says Fay's downpours have flooded many o...

New floods on Atlantic coast spur evacuations

Aug 21, 2008 4:19 pm

Torrential rains from a slow-moving Tropical Storm Fay triggered a new round of flooding Thursday, submerging roads and forcing dozens of people to flee the rising water in their homes.

Bay County Sheriff's deputies Taser emu

Aug 21, 2008 4:19 pm

Bay County Sheriff's deputies were forced to use a Taser to subdue an escaped emu named Plop-Plop. The large female bird escaped from a farm last weekend and on Monday, she holed up with some horses a...

Alachua County opens shelters

Aug 21, 2008 3:19 pm

Alachua County opened two shelters ahead of the approach of Tropical Storm Fay.The shelters, one for the general population and another for people with special medical needs, opened as of 10 a.m.

Fay still expected to push over North Florida

Aug 21, 2008 3:19 pm

The center of Tropical Storm Fay remained east of Daytona Beach early Thursday with forecasters expecting it to push west later in the day. The storm progressed little over the past few hours, a weath...

What you need to know: Key storm information

Aug 21, 2008 3:19 pm

ALACHUA COUNTY:AIRPORT:

Officers to monitor roads for unsafe drivers

Aug 21, 2008 2:19 pm

Officers on Thursday cautioned North Florida residents to stay off the roads when possible over the next 36 hours due to the approach of Tropical Storm Fay. Even small amounts of water on the road can...

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

Castor, Early Obama Backer, To Speak At Convention

Aug 21, 2008 7:14 pm

Tampa's freshman Rep. Kathy Castor will address the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday.

Deputies: Valrico Man Stole $1,000 From Laundry Room

Aug 21, 2008 6:08 pm

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man it says stole $1,000 from vending machines in an apartment complex laundry room.

Mental Ward Suicides Put Tampa General's Medicare At Risk

Aug 21, 2008 6:08 pm

Conditions at Tampa General Hospital's psychiatric unit "pose an immediate and serious threat to the health and safety of patients," according to a federal agency's investigation of two suic...

'Deal Or No Deal' Seeks Photogenic Talent At Hard Rock

Aug 21, 2008 5:44 pm

A ballroom at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino was nearly full of young women sitting straight-backed, hair and smiles perfect, most wearing pumps and figure-hugging clothes. By the end of to...

Mother Of Missing Orlando Girl Released On $500,000 Bail

Aug 21, 2008 5:34 pm

The mother of a missing central Florida toddler was released from jail on $500,000 bail Thursday and ordered to return to her parents' home, where authorities will monitor her with an electronic ankle...

Jump In Measles Outbreaks Worries Health Officials

Aug 21, 2008 5:25 pm

ATLANTA - The number of measles cases in the U.S. is at its highest level since 1997, and nearly half of those involve children whose parents rejected vaccination, government health officials reported...

U.S. Softball Team Denied Gold, Loses To Japan

Aug 21, 2008 5:23 pm

BEIJING - Losing for the first time since 2000, the U.S. softball team was denied a chance for a fourth straight gold medal Thursday, beaten 3-1 by Japan in the sport's last appearance in the Olympics...

U.S., Iraq Have Draft Of Plan To Pull Out U.S. Troops

Aug 21, 2008 5:20 pm

BAGHDAD - Iraq and the U.S. have reached preliminary agreement to withdraw American forces from Iraqi cities by next June, six years into the increasingly unpopular war, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar...

U.S. Women Beat Brazil 1-0 For Soccer Gold Medal

Aug 21, 2008 5:09 pm

BEIJING (AP) -- Outplayed and overwhelmed for most of the night, the Americans got the only shot they needed. Olympic champions, once again.

Fay Back On Land; Heaviest Rains Should Miss Tampa Area

Aug 21, 2008 4:35 pm

Tropical Storm Fay has finally started its third slow traipse across Florida, this time aiming for the northern part of the state.

Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat

Tallahassee Democrat classified deadlines moved up

Aug 21, 2008 8:37 pm

Because of potential heavy rains and possible power outages, the following Tallahassee Democrat classified deadlines will apply: Publication Dates: Saturday, Aug.22 and Sunday, Aug. 23 Deadline: 11 a....

FSU golf update: Kittleson advances at U.S. Amateur

Aug 21, 2008 8:37 pm

FSU sophomore golfer Drew Kittleson advanced to the round of 16 in the U.S. Amateur Championship today at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in The Pinehurst Village, N.C.

Updated: Officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Fay across Florida

Aug 21, 2008 7:34 pm

Tropical Storm Fay is beginning to cross Florida.

Updated: University and college administrators update closings due to Tropical Storm Fay

Aug 21, 2008 7:08 pm

College and university administrators continue to update information about closings or reschedulings of area campuses in the Big Bend Region. Marianna's Chipola College will be open pending any updat...

Updated: More schools announce Friday closures

Aug 21, 2008 6:18 pm

Taylor and Wakulla counties are the latest school districts that have decided not to have to school Friday in light of Tropical Storm Fay. As of now, school will be closed in Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon,...

FSU football update: Kicker/punter Gano to miss 4-6 weeks

Aug 21, 2008 5:12 pm

Florida State's special teams has taken a blow with the season opener less than two weeks away.

Sandbags available in Tallahassee, Leon and Wakulla counties

Aug 21, 2008 5:09 pm

The county has released its list of sandbag placement tips. County officials say good places to place sandbags include outside garages and exterior doors. "If water comes into your garage, sandba...

Let the Calendar Girl know if your event has been postponed or canceled

Aug 21, 2008 3:43 pm

The waiting is the hardest part, especially for those who like to plan ahead.

FWC: Boat owners required to secure vessels during storms

Aug 21, 2008 3:28 pm

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) urges boat owners to properly secure their boats in advance of sustained strong winds from Tropical Storm Fay, which continues to hover over...

Family, friends bid farewell to Pfc. Dowd

Aug 21, 2008 6:00 am

Rocky Dowd's voice trembled at his son's funeral Wednesday as he talked about Travis' graduation from boot camp.

News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV

Area Bridges Closed

Aug 21, 2008 7:56 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- We are monitoring and constantly updating area bridges as they are closed.

Area Schools Closed Friday

Aug 21, 2008 7:54 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- There are new school closings to announce.

Fay is Moving and Producing Gusts Near 60

Aug 21, 2008 7:45 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL --  Flood advisories are in effect for northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Through Friday the rainfall totals may reach 5-10 inches . Isolate...

High Seas and Rough Waves in Jacksonville Beach

Aug 21, 2008 7:22 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The water is still pretty rough and the high seas aren't going away anytime soon.

Woman Drowns at Neptune Beach

Aug 21, 2008 7:12 pm

NEPTUNE BEACH, FL -- A woman drowned at Neptune Beach Thursday afternoon.

Thousands of JEA Customers Without Power

Aug 21, 2008 6:21 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- JEA is working to restore power to more than 1500 customers as Tropical Storm Fay makes its way across the First Coast.

JTB Closed at Intracoastal Waterway Bridge

Aug 21, 2008 6:15 pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- J. Turner Butler Boulevard is closed between the beach and the bridge over the Intracoastal waterway.

Tree Falls on House...Again in Amelia Island

Aug 21, 2008 4:51 pm

AMELIA ISLAND, FL -- For the second time in as many weeks, a tree fell on a house on Amelia Island.

St. Augustine Airport Closed Due to Weather

Aug 21, 2008 2:31 pm

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- The St. Augustine Airport is closed due to bad weather, but other than that, conditions in St. Johns County are relatively calm.

Wind and Rain Steady in Flagler Beach

Aug 21, 2008 12:45 pm

FLAGLER BEACH, FL -- You can feel the effect of Tropical Storm Fay in Flagler County.

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