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Forecast 50 chance of rain Wednesday afternoon
The typical summer weather pattern of sunny mornings and late afternoon rain seems to have set in. Expect a 50 percent chance of rain this afternoon, according to the National Weather ...
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FHP warns of smokefog dangers in Levy Gilchrist counties
Smoke from fires in Levy and Gilchrist counties could create dangerous conditions on several roads this morning and drivers should be cautious, the Florida Highway Patrol ...
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More Wet Weather Wednesday in South Florida
After Tuesday’s break in the rain, we anticipate more wet weather Wednesday as morning showers will likely give way to afternoon ...
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Melbourne Beach mayor steps down amid tension
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. -- The mayor of Melbourne Beach says he's stepping down because he can no longer serve the best interests of residents and employees because of tension among city commissioners.Tom Davis turned in his resignation on Monday afternoon. Vice Mayor Rocco Maglio will serve as mayor through November, when a special election will be held. He will be sworn in on May ...
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NFL MLS avoid Florida after stadium bill fails
Orlando City Soccer wants to build a new stadium to lure a Major League Soccer franchise here. Florida was shut out Tuesday by the National Football League and Major League Soccer. The NFL awarded the 2016 Super Bowl to the San Francisco area and the 2017 championship game to Houston, while the MLS formally announced that New York, behind a partnership involving the New York Yankees and English ...
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Eight families displaced in Tampa building fire
TAMPA -- Eight families were displaced by a fire Wednesday morning that heavily damaged a condominium building, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue reports. The blaze was reported about 2:30 a.m. at 7210 N Manhattan Ave. Firefighters from Hillsborough and the Tampa Fire Rescue arrived and extinguished flames in Building 2. Tampa Electric also turned off the power in nearby buildings, ...
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Sports Buzz Should the Orlando Magic trade away the No. 2 draft pick
Orlando Magic had hoped. Orlando ended up with the No. 2 pick in next month's NBA Draft. Now, the No. 2 pick may as well be as good as No. 1 in the upcoming draft, since there are no standout players available. But there's something else the Magic could consider -- trading out of the first round completely. Our Sports Buzz question is: Do you think the Magic should trade away the No. ...
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FBI agent in fatal shooting of suspect in Orlando
(CBS News) The FBI says it was involved in a fatal shooting near Universal studios in Orlando, Fla. early Wednesday. CBS News correspondent John Miller, a former FBI assistant director, says the victim was "someone (the agency was) looking at in connection with (Boston bominbgs suspect) Tamerlan (Tsarnaev), based on contacts they had." In a statement Wednesday, the FBI said, "We ...
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Brown Brown grows footprint with Beecher deal
J. Powell Brown Brown & Brown Inc. snagged the 27th largest insurance broker in the United States, with its planned acquisition of Beecher Carlson Holdings Inc. The deal gives Brown & Brown an expanded footprint, new opportunities, enhanced resources and a strong leadership team, J. Powell Brown, president and CEO of Brown & Brown, said in a statement. Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO), a Tampa and ...
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Rick Scott questions money for local projects
Rick Scott Florida lawmakers sprinkled the new state budget with projects to take to the folks back home. But when Gov. Rick Scott issued $368 million in budget vetoes Monday, he raised pointed questions about whether state taxpayers should pay for local projects --- and what kind of return the state should get for its money. Also, he singled out some projects that did not go through normal ...
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Worldwide firms compete for $2.1 billion I-4 project
Four of the largest road construction firms in the world are pitted against each other in a heated competition to land a $2.1 billion contract to expand Interstate 4 through Orlando. The firms are: I-4 Mobility Partners, led by Skanska of Sweden; I-4 Development Partners LLC, which includes FCC Construccion S.A., a Spanish firm; 4wardPartners, which includes VINCI Concessions, a British company ...
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Sarasota Realtors open new headquarters
Realtors in Sarasota have a new HQ on South Tuttle Avenue. The Sarasota Association of Realtors have moved to a new 5,000-square-foot headquarters after three decades on South Tuttle Avenue. Even though the realtors group that boasts 3,500 members moved into the new office on Cattlemen Road in April, it held its grand opening on May 22 the Sarasota Herald-Tribune said. Kathy Roberts, chief ...
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IRS hits Miccosukee tribe with $170M tax bill
MIAMI -- The Internal Revenue Service has hit the Miccosukee Indians with a $170 million bill for failing to report and withhold taxes from its distribution of gambling profits to tribal members.The Miami Herald ( http://hrld.us/11aX4mY) reported Tuesday that the IRS also sent bills totaling $58 million to hundreds of the South Florida tribe's members for failure to pay personal taxes on ...
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Cohen Everything Upbeat For Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace was dodging the raindrops. Yes, he's fast, as fast as this franchise has seen at receiver since perhaps all the way back to Mark Duper. But he isn't fast enough to stay dry in a downpour. At least, not this downpour. "I'm in good shape," Wallace proclaims, "but I obviously need to get in better shape." If there was one lasting impression for ...
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Casa Ramos restaurant to open in Tampa Palms
Casa Ramos is set to open in a week in Tampa Palms. The Mexican restaurant will occupy a 6,411-square-foot space that previously held Sushi Tsu Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar at 15363 Amberly Drive near the Shoppes at Amberly plaza, the Tampa Tribune said. The owner of the new restaurant, Mateo Ramos, 34, lives in Orlando and has worked as a district manager in the Tampa area. He comes from a ...
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Bradenton to get its first Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby is coming to Bradenton. This Memorial Day, Hobby Lobby will mark the opening of its first store in Bradenton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bradentons Hobby Lobbys will be located at 4490 Cortez Road West at Pinewood Square and is part of the national chains efforts at expansion into the state, the Bradenton Herald said. Store manager Craig Dunbar said the chain is a mega store for ...
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Hillsborough salutes GaYBOR for economic impact
A classic Ybor City view. The Hillsborough County Commission is recognizing Ybor Citys gay district for job creation and economic growth. The commission approved a proclamation supporting GaYBOR Days, an annual celebration of the district from May 24 to 27, the Tampa Bay Times said. The proclamation was notable for the fact that commission chairman Ken Hagan, a Republican signed it for the first ...
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Jamie Dimon strengthens grip at JPMorgan... Senate panel advances immigration bill
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Warm and humid with afternoon storms. High of 86. See more weather at Action News Jax. Dimon strengthens grip at JPMorgan (WSJ) Sprint raises offer for Clearwire stake (NYT) Senate panel advances immigration bill with Hatch changes (Bloomberg) Merck signs $5 billion share buyback agreement with Goldman Sachs ...
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FBI agent fatally shoots man in Orlando
ORLANDO - The friend of a suspect shot by an FBI agent in Orlando Wednesday morning says agents were questioning the suspect about the Boston Marathon bombings, something the FBI has not confirmed, WFTV ...
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Tampa Bay Water hires CEO from North Carolina
Jordan Tampa Bay Water has hired the CEO of the Cape Fear Utility Authority in North Carolina as its general manager. Matthew Jordans hiring must still be approved by the Tampa utilitys Board of Directors on June 17, but if approved, he will begin work on July 8, WHQR said. No salary details were provided in the report. Tampa Bay Water serves three counties and the cities of Tampa, St. ...
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SoFla Charities Helping Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Local organizations are pledging support for victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Captain Kelly Durant with the Salvation Army, Mary Ross Agosta, spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of Miami, and Greater Miami Jewish Federation President Jacob Solomon ...
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Report Saks up for sale
CNN: Is Saks for sale? Published reports that Saks Fifth Avenue could be for sale are driving up the retailers stock price. Shares of Saks rose by almost 20 percent after a report by the New York Post that the company had hired Goldman Sachs to examine the possibility of a sale, CNN said. The article said likely bidders on Saks are private equity firms like KKR and Leonard Green & ...
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Report Saks up for sale
CNN: Is Saks for sale? Published reports that Saks Fifth Avenue could be for sale are driving up the retailers stock price. Shares of Saks rose by almost 20 percent after a report by the New York Post that the company had hired Goldman Sachs to examine the possibility of a sale, CNN said. The article said likely bidders on Saks are private equity firms like KKR and Leonard Green & ...
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Report Saks up for sale
CNN: Is Saks for sale? Published reports that Saks Fifth Avenue could be for sale are driving up the retailers stock price. Shares of Saks rose by almost 20 percent after a report by the New York Post that the company had hired Goldman Sachs to examine the possibility of a sale, CNN said. The article said likely bidders on Saks are private equity firms like KKR and Leonard Green & ...
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Report Saks up for sale
CNN: Is Saks for sale? Published reports that Saks Fifth Avenue could be for sale are driving up the retailers stock price. Shares of Saks rose by almost 20 percent after a report by the New York Post that the company had hired Goldman Sachs to examine the possibility of a sale, CNN said. The article said likely bidders on Saks are private equity firms like KKR and Leonard Green & ...
Fort Lauderdale Feature
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New federal law will affect thousands of Fort Lauderdale homes
New federal law expected to increase prices and add time to renovations of homes across the country built before 1978, what impact will it have on Fort Lauderdale?
Renovations of any kind to most buildings in Fort Lauderdale are expected to go up in the wake of a new federal law, the Renovation, Repair and Painting law, which is intended to protect children from the damaging effects of toxic lead. Read more
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