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The Righteous Kind: Professor and band balance work and rock Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:02:56 -0400
For quite some time, Charles Ray Martin’s life equation was out of balance. Somewhere along the line, he had lost touch with his passion for music, and he became more focused on his career in the chemistry field.

“X–Files” movie will leave you wanting to forget Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:05:37 -0400
Don’t expect awards for “X–Files: I Want to Believe.” This extremely disappointing thriller lacks the sense of urgency and the satisfying, yet open–ended, conclusions that made the TV show a hit.

nolesports Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:56:00 EST
A tribute to FSU coaches

Today's weather: Get ready for thunderstorms Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:49:00 EST
You'll need to keep an umbrella handy today. There's going to be a mix of clouds and thunderstorms are likely to pop up late this afternoon. They will continue into this evening. Today's high will be 86 degrees with a low of 73 degrees.

Indictment could be handed up today in Hoffman death Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:43:00 EST
A Leon County grand jury could return an indictment today in connection with the death of a Tallahassee police informant killed in May. The grand jurors are deciding whether to file first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of informant Rachel Hoffman, 23, a recent Florida State University graduate.

adoptable pets Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:47:00 EST
Check out this week's furry friends

For Leon sheriff Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:15:00 EST
The race between Leon County Sheriff Larry Campbell and challenger Tommy Mills boils down to whether you agree with Mr. Mills' assertion that the Sheriff's Office has grown stale under the incumbent and needs new leadership.

FSU A.D. Spetman stressing stability through longer contracts Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:26:00 EST
Randy Spetman, FSU's athletic director for the past six months, is instituting a new system for contracts for the school's coaches.

FAMU puts trust with West Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:23:00 EST
The road to Florida A&M had so many twists and turns for Isaac West that another player might have gotten lost.

Military prosecutor talks torture, human rights at FSU Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:15:00 EST
Lt. Col. Stuart Couch made his first trip to Guantanamo Bay in October 2003 to interview a Sept. 11 terrorism suspect he was to prosecute.

High school seniors explore global economy Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EST
High school seniors were on hand Thursday for an unusual birthday party. For this celebration the gift was a look at global economic strategy and the importance of a free market economy featuring Florida State University's James Gwartney.

education Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:18:00 EST
New Montford Middle School dedication

Zing! Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:17:00 EST
It's obvious that our mainstream media and the Europeans absolutely adore Obama. That's exactly why I'll NEVER vote for him.

Join Teen Democrat Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:08:00 EST
Ready to write? We're searching for 20 Big Bend-area high school students to serve as staffers for this year's Teen Democrat.

Tallahassee mother's house built with the environment in mind Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:37:00 EST
In a few short weeks, Tallahassee resident Karen Ray is going to move into her first home. But it's not just any home. It's a place that will save her money on heating, air and water bills. It's the first building built by Big Bend Habitat for Humanity that is considered a totally green home — meaning it's better for the environment. "Not only does it makes your utility bills less expensive, it creates a smaller carbon footprint," said Bill Stone, Big Bend Habitat for Humanity's construction superintendent. "The idea is to make it a healthy house for the homeowner and the community." To Ray, who works in the copy center at the Capitol, the home is an answer to a prayer. Once she moves in, the $250 utility bills that she currently pays will be a thing of the past. That bill will be replaced with a bill that will come from the green home — worth about $50 a month in the winter or summer, Ray said. "I am so excited it's ridiculous," she said. "I feel like I'm walking in answered prayer right now. It's all I can do not to cry every day." Return to Tallahassee.com for more details.

School system banks on magnet programs to boost enrollment Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:38:00 EST
The addition of two new magnet programs in Leon County Schools this fall brings the total to 13, and district officials are hoping that they pay off in increased enrollment.

Find cobia, and you'll find outstanding fight and food Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:48:00 EST
Spring and early summer are prime times for Big Bend cobia action. They pass by on their migration north, only to return again in the fall as they head south.

FLASH: Two nonprofits have an identity crisis Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:49:00 EST
A few minutes of national television exposure Wednesday night on CNN's "Larry King Live" was the publicity boost that the Tallahassee-based homeowner assistance program Florida Attorneys Saving Homes needed.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:14:00 EST
GOP has gone too far with insulting politics

A gifted musician needs help from her friends Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:18:00 EST
It is a sad but sure fact that if you live your life in service to the Muse — if you really commit every fiber of your being to the endeavor — you will have many, many rewards, but they will be of an intangible and even ephemeral nature.

Click here to see past coverage of the Hoffman case Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:43:00 EST

Hundreds turn out for Montford Middle School ribbon-cutting Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:34:00 EST
More than 500 parents, school officials and others came out to get a glimpse of the new Montford Middle School, not to mention the blushing face of the man who inspired the name.

Awards program cites excellence in local leadership Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:26:00 EST
The 16 finalists for this year's Tallahassee Distinguished Leadership Awards had to survive a culling process that saw about 40 nominees, according to Leadership Tallahassee Executive Director Barbara Boone.

Seminoles' Crowell almost wins USTA title Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:24:00 EST
It was as close as you can come to a national championship without actually winning it.

FSU set to open new pool to the public Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:24:00 EST
The Florida State University athletic department is opening the school's new swimming facility to FSU students, FSU employees and the general public beginning today.

Fishing report Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:48:00 EST
Fishing Update — Saltwater

Poll: Ohio and Florida toss-ups for 2008 presidential election Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:17:00 EST
Florida and Ohio are toss-ups in the presidential election, according to a poll released Thursday. Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are within the margin of error of the poll of voters in both states.

FSU Sigmas step up HIV awareness Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:47:00 EST
The Mu Epsilon chapter of Phi Beta Sigma came together Thursday night to throw a block party on Florida State University's campus. Its purpose? AIDS awareness.

Why should work force pay for us jumbos and smokers? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:26:00 EST
In the past month I have found some amazing financial facts about Medicare and Medicaid. In 1945, President Harry Truman asked Congress for legislation to establish a national health-care plan. In 1965, under Lyndon Johnson, it was passed into law.

Playing the odds, Florida style Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:24:00 EST
The first Floridians to gamble, I imagine, were Apalachee or Calusa Indians or their forebears, when they took a chance that the alligators nearby weren't hungry enough to make a meal of them when they were chest-deep in water, vulnerable to attack.

One homeowner's suggestion for saving on our utility bills Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:24:00 EST
We've seen the commission go from coal to gas to coal to gas. We see the conflict from selling more electricity, city-supported efforts to conserve through energy audits, and even its assistance for those who can't afford their utility bills.

Are your hurricane plans set? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:17:00 EST
Steamy August has arrived on the heels of the third most active July on record just two months into the 2008 hurricane season. While Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal and Dolly have fortunately steered away from Florida, the next two-thirds of our season can more than make up for the first. Here are a few facts for the record:

South-side residents will rally for peace Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:47:00 EST
South-side residents will enjoy two days of activities at the second annual Peace in the Neighborhood event this weekend.

For now, it's all about Obama Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:18:00 EST
Polls can be hard to decipher, but there were two illuminating findings in the July 24 Wall Street Journal/NBC News presidential poll. The results sum up the dilemma facing Barack Obama.

Could a VP Romney be health-care czar? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:18:00 EST
We who obsess over universal health coverage may soon confront a startling development: The only candidate on a major-party presidential ticket to have proposed and implemented a universal plan could well be a Republican. I speak of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, now high on the list of John McCain's possible running mates.

A better future is on the horizon in Iraq Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:17:00 EST
There is a growing confidence among officers, diplomats and politicians that a constitutional Iraq is going to make it. We don't hear much anymore of trisecting the country, much less pulling all American troops out in defeat.

Monster trout off Keaton Beach Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:39:00 EST
Captain Pat McGriff tells the tale of one absolute giant that is still out there. "Last Thursday, I took Joyce Clark of Perry out scalloping and after we got an easy limit and cleaned them up, we decided to go fishing for an hour or two," said McGriff.

Rackleff working in Alaska on Vickers' Senate campaign Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:37:00 EST
Being involved in national politics is nothing new for Bob Rackleff, who has been a speechwriter for former President Jimmy Carter and active behind the scenes at Democratic party conventions. This year is no different.

School of Arts and Sciences becomes only local accredited charter school Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:37:00 EST
The meticulous work by administrators, board members and parents this past year paid off for the School of Arts and Sciences when they recently learned the school earned its accreditation.

Plans already completed for one of three new Leon County branch libraries Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:50:00 EST
Leon County commissioners tentatively agreed to spend millions of dollars over the next five years building three branch libraries and improving two others.

Foundation fights for standardized training of 911 dispatchers Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:01:00 EST
A foundation in the name of a slain North Port woman is fighting for standards to be required in Florida in the training of 911 dispatchers.

Florida briefs Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:34:00 EST
DEMOCRAT STAFF REPORT

From foster care to family: Public adoptions set record in Florida Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:21:00 EST
The Department of Children and Families celebrated a record year for public adoptions Thursday.

Church camp offers boys hands-on experiences Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EST
Hands-on science activities is one of the hallmarks of a two-week camp organized by Rev. Barbara Awoniyi, pastor of New Life United Methodist Church.

Gerald Ensley: Despite its mugginess, August is the finest month Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:22:00 EST
The headline on the cover of Cosmopolitan read: "Why men cheat in August."

Best Bets Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:13:00 EST

Florida elevator licenses may be up, but safety isn't down Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:42:00 EST
For many local elevator operators, the new month means they should have a new license from the state indicating their vertical conveyance conforms to the standards in Florida's Elevator Safety Code.

Potpourri Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:44:00 EST

Hot Tickets Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:36:00 EST
Aug. 8: The Pyramid Players present "Blue Moon," an original musical comedy set 50 years in the future on the surface of the moon, at (appropriately) The Moon. Before the performance, there'll be an art show and sale featuring fine art, prints, ceramics and jewelry, and a reception. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Call 513-1733.

Crime Stoppers Corner Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:28:00 EST
People wanted by local law-enforcement agencies and Big Bend Crime Stoppers will be featured here on a daily basis. If you know how to locate one of these people, call the Crime Stoppers hot line at 574-TIPS or (888) 876-TIPS.

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