Monday 8th February, 2010
Law partner of Ponzi-schemer Rothstein sued for $1.2 million
Miami HeraldRussell Adler, a name partner in convicted lawyer Scott Rothstein's former Fort Lauderdale firm, was sued Monday for more than $1.2 million by bankruptcy attorneys who claim the money was the fruit of...
Did Broward judge let emotions outweigh justice?
Sun-SentinelAfter reading the transcript of last week's courtroom folly that led to a first-degree murder case getting tossed by Broward Circuit Judge Susan Lebow, two things seem clear: 1) There were some hea...
Recession cuts cost of building roads and bridges in S. Fla.
Sun-SentinelThe recession has produced at least one benefit: Building roads and bridges has become cheaper. In the past year, bids on publicly funded construction projects have been coming in way below budget ...
Recession cuts cost of building roads and bridges in S. Fla.
Sun-SentinelThe recession has produced at least one benefit: Building roads and bridges has become cheaper. In the past year, bids on publicly funded construction projects have been coming in way below budget ...
Forget Jenny Craig! Hit the drive-through?
Sun-SentinelDiet advertising campaign for the Fresco menu, which features Dougherty's story in TV and print advertisements, and online. The company recently began offering the menu in its drive-through kiosks, an...
Senate candidate Meek courts NASCAR fans
Sun-SentinelNASCAR race in Daytona Beach will see Mike Wallace's #01 race car emblazoned with the "Kendrick Meek for U.S Senate" logo. And this isn't just any race. Driver
Forget Jenny Craig! Hit the drive-through?
Sun-SentinelDiet advertising campaign for the Fresco menu, which features Dougherty's story in TV and print advertisements, and online. The company recently began offering the menu in its drive-through kiosks, an...
Weston kitchen fire causes $50,000 in damage
Sun-SentinelA small kitchen fire caused $50,000 of damage when the homeowner left the Weston house while the self-cleaning oven was on, according to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. A small kitchen fire caused $50,00...
Weston kitchen fire causes $50,000 in damage
Sun-SentinelA small kitchen fire caused $50,000 of damage when the homeowner left the Weston house while the self-cleaning oven was on, according to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. A small kitchen fire caused $50,00...
Police find plate of Re-Store hit and run car
7 NewsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) -- Police think they know who caused a crash that forced a car to slam through the front door of the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store over the weekend.At the site of the cras...
Homeless man released from jail
7 NewsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) -- A homeless South Florida man has been released from jail, after police said he attacked some officers.Gerald McGovern has been released from jail Monday, after his atto...
Brush fire out near Tamiami Airport
7 NewsSOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) -- Firefighters have put out a brush fire not far from Tamiami Airport.The dry, chilly weather Monday afternoon lead to the dry conditions that most likely helped to ...
Weekend Box Office; 'Dear John' topples 'Avatar' to become the nation's new #1 film
Examinerthe sappy romantic drama starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried sucked in America’s women like a vacuum, not seen since “New Moon” injected a massive dose of estrogen at multipl...
Temps could dip into the 30s mid week
Sun-Sentinelforecast to drop into the low 40s for most of the region. Readings could dip into the upper 30s in far western areas and north Palm Beach County, the National Weather Service said. "We aren't really...
Elevator renovation leaves Tamarac woman stuck in condo
Sun-SentinelTamarac resident Murray Kandel, 97, discusses the closure of his condo building's elevator on Monday with his wife, Shirley Kandel, 88. He said his wife, who uses a wheelchair, will be stranded inside...
Undercover agent nabs man trying to buy 1,300 oxycodone pills in West Palm Beach
Sun-Sentineloxycodone pills and planned to route the potent painkillers to sell in Boston, federal authorities said.Instead, Rony Exantus was arrested on a federal attempted drug possession charge when his suppli...
Toyota resale values falling amid recalls | Nearly 300,000 Prius Hybrids may be recalled
Sun-SentinelKelley Blue Book dropped the resale values of recalled Toyotas for the second time in four days Monday, leaving them as much as 4 percent or $300 to $750 lower than a week ago, depending on the model....
Miami Beach police investigate officer-involved shooting; 23-year-old man injured
Sun-SentinelMiami Beach police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a 23-year-old man wounded on the streets of South Beach Monday morning, a police spokesman said.The incident began about 4:3...
Elevator renovation leaves Tamarac woman stuck in condo
Sun-SentinelTamarac resident Murray Kandel, 97, discusses the closure of his condo building's elevator on Monday with his wife, Shirley Kandel, 88. He said his wife, who uses a wheelchair, will be stranded inside...
Toyota resale values falling amid recalls | Nearly 300,000 Prius Hybrids to be recalled
Sun-SentinelKelley Blue Book dropped the resale values of recalled Toyotas for the second time in four days Monday, leaving them as much as 4 percent or $300 to $750 lower than a week ago, depending on the model....
Homestead cigarette smuggler sentenced to 2 years
Sun-SentinelA Homestead man was sentenced to two years in prison for smuggling cigarettes out of the country and into Europe to avoid paying more than $5.6 million in customs and tax duties.Roman Vidal, 57, was a...
Musician facing new charges in cyclist's death
7 NewsMIAMI (WSVN) -- A pop musician is facing a Driving Under the Influence manslaughter charge, among others, in the death of a bicyclist last month in Key Biscayne.Twenty-eight-year Carlos Bertonatti is ...
Broward man sues over Toyota recall
Business JournalFort Lauderdale resident Humberto Rivas-Vigil is among the first plaintiffs in the nation to file a lawsuit seeking class action status against Toyota over its gas pedal recall. Rivas-Vigil, 36, boug...
Great Tips from a Great Photographer
ExaminerShutterFliesPhotography It is always a good idea, as aspiring, amateur and professional photographers, to make the most of all opportunities that come your way.It is in this way that we can learn and ...
Marlins announce non-roster invites
Florida MarlinsMIAMI -- Some of the Marlins' top prospects will get a taste of what being in the big leagues is all about. The club on Monday announced it has extended Spring Training invitations to 22-non roster...
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