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Spurrier hopes for more consistency in 2008 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:18:55 -0400
HOOVER, Ala. — At Southeastern Conference Media Days last year, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said his team finally had enough talent to compete for the conference title.

Auburn hopes new coordinators will provide spark Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:27:31 -0400
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — All the questions surrounding Auburn didn't change the perennial high expectations.

Alabama starts to learn Saban's system in year two Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:25:29 -0400
HOOVER, Ala. — Which Alabama team will take the field in 2008?

Three-star tight end Parks commits to Gators Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:29:38 -0400
Desmond Parks left coaches around the Southeast with tears in their eyes.

Veggie Election Photo Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:40:00 EST

EDITORIAL: Never again - Comprehensive change at TPD is vital Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
The distressing detail revealed Friday in a Leon County grand jury's report regarding the Tallahassee Police Department's handling of an undercover drug bust that ended in murder is rightly shaking the confidence of Tallahasseeans in local law enforcement's most fundamental responsibility.

TPD seeks suspect in daylight beating of elderly man Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:48:00 EST
A 66-year-old disabled man was beaten and robbed Friday afternoon after cashing his check at the King's Food Store, 512 E. Orange Ave., according to police.

Capital City Bank and United Way to host talent show at Downtown GetDowns Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:48:00 EST
Capital City Bank and United Way of the Big Bend want to help find our rising stars and are using one of our area's most well-attended series of events to do it: the Capital City Bank Downtown GetDowns.

Downtown Getdown Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:50:00 EST
Click here to see if we caught you on the Downtown GetDown webcam.

Presidential candidate McCain visits Florida Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:05:00 EST
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Gov. Charlie Crist and Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting Sen. John McCain appeared together today, but both remained mum about the possibility of Crist joining the national ticket as a vice presidential pick. McCain described the Florida governor as worthy of a national role in the Republican Party, but would not say he would be his vice presidential candidate. "This will be a battleground state," said McCain, with his wife standing beside him. "I believe I can win it but I have a lot of work to do." McCain spoke highly of Crist, describing him as a great environmentalist, but the Florida governor did not speak during the news conference at a hotel resort. This evening country music star John Rich will play at a McCain rally here and will debut a song called "Raising McCain." McCain, who appeared earlier in the day in Orlando, addressed offshore drilling, the success of the surge in Iraq and his Democratic opponent, Sen. Barack Obama, playing the race card. McCain said he was disappointed that Obama used the "race card," by claiming Republicans will try to scare voters by saying he doesn't look like presidents on dollar bills. While complaining that the Democrat-controlled Congress is moving too slow on high energy prices, McCain said Americans want offshore drilling. A poll released Thursday showed 60 percent of likely Florida voters support expanded oil exploration and drilling off the country's coasts and in Alaskan wilderness areas. "They want to drill now," he said. McCain also said oil company executives told him they could utilize existing facilities to increase oil supplies in months, helping to reduce gas prices more quickly than new exploration and drilling would require. Obama has said that even if offshore drilling was successful, it would take 10 years before it would enter world markets and have an effect on price.

Grand jury presentment about the Rachel Hoffman case Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:40:00 EST

FCC rules against Comcast Corp. in net neutrality decision Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:01:00 EST
Earlier today the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 that Comcast Corp. interfered with Internet users' right to access content at their convenience. Comcast is the nation's second-biggest Internet service Provider, and the company with a foothold on local high-speed Internet subscribers.

City announces changes starting Saturday in StarMetro schedules Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:43:00 EST
New changes are coming to the StarMetro system beginning Saturday.

Third person arrested in theft of ATM from Bank of America branch Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:12:00 EST
A third person has been arrested in connection with theft of an ATM from a Tallahassee bank, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

TPD arrest man spotted with handgun in his waistband Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:19:00 EST
A Tallahassee man was arrested Friday morning after police noticed him with a handgun in his waistband.

EDC to launch Alternative Energy Roundtable Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:04:00 EST
The Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County (EDC) is launching an Alternative Energy Roundtable next week to create a community forum that will address the emerging industry of alternative and renewable energy.

Victim stops carjackers from getting his car Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:40:00 EST
A 34-year-old man was able to stop a carjacker from taking off when he jumped on the hood of his 2006 Nissan Altima, police said. David McCranie, spokesman for the Tallahassee Police Department, said the incident happened at 4 p.m. Thursday in the 800 block of Putnam Drive. He said two males, one between the ages of 15 and 18 and the other between 17 to 21, went to McCall Service, a pest control company on Paul Russell Road claiming they had car trouble. McCranie said the victim went with the two suspects because "he wanted to be nice." The victim drove the two males back to where they reported their car was on Putnam Drive. He got out and prepared to give a 2004 Toyota Camry a battery jump. Another man appeared and got in the victim's car and attempted to drive off. McCranie said the victim jumped on the hood of the car in an attempt to stop the carjacking. The suspect then swerved several times in an attempt to throw the victim off the car, McCranie said. The suspect eventually stopped the car and ran off with the two other suspects. No arrests have been made in this incident. If you have any information regarding this incident, call CrimeStoppers at 574-8477.

Man's home robbed during brief power outage Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:29:00 EST
A 22-year-old man's home was robbed around 1:30 a.m. during a brief power outage in the 700 block of Putman Drive, said Tallahassee Police Spokesman David McCranie. McCranie said the victim was in his living room working on his laptop when he saw shadowy figures outside his front window. He went upstairs. He then heard the sound of a window shattering and the front door being forced open. The victim called 911. McCranie said the suspects took several personal items before they fled. He said it's not known how many suspects were involved. If you have any information regarding this incident, call CrimeStoppers at 574-8477.

Hearing in Hilton trial rescheduled for Sept. 10 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:20:00 EST
A hearing on a motion to bar public access to evidence in the Gary Michael Hilton case has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Sept. 10.

Meet Sports Festival athletes at tonight's GetDown Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:41:00 EST
Tallahasseeans can meet Florida State University athletes and get their autographs today during a special Downtown GetDown, sponsored by the Southeast Sports Festival. Tonight's event will kick off the festival, which will bring more than 1,200 athletes to the capital city to compete in nine sports. The activities will run from today through Sunday. During the GetDown, the autograph signing will be from 6 to 9 p.m. There will also be a Parade of Athletes from 7:30 to 7:45 p.m., and former Olympians will be featured in the conclusion of the opening ceremony. In the event of a rained out GetDown, coordinators won't make a decision about changing the plans until the event times draw nearer, said Jessica Gilligan, special-events coordinator for the United Way of the Big Bend. Check back at www.tallahassee.com for more updates.

Bob Gabordi's Blog: Applying baseball's trades to the 'real world' doesn't work Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:54:00 EST

Experts to offer tips on driving safety for teens and families Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:24:00 EST
Representatives from the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) will join law enforcement experts Saturday at Tallahassee Mall to offer consumers advice and tips for teens on how to protect themselves while behind the wheel.

Here's a look at what's going on this weekend Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:07:00 EST
Today: Book with bite: Celebrate the release of the final installment of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling vampire-inspired "Twilight" series at an in-store book release parties at 10 p.m. today at Borders, 1302 Apalachee Parkway, and Barnes & Noble in the Tallahassee Mall. There'll be trivia contests at both parties, and a costume contest and debates at the Borders festivity. The book "Breaking Dawn" goes on sale just past the stroke of midnight at both stores. Admission is free. Call Borders at 402-9863 or Barnes & Noble at 383-0600. Saturday: Lights! Camera! Action!: Students from Tallahassee's Nims Middle School and the Gadsden County Boys & Girls Club get a taste of the Hollywood star treatment when TCC rolls out the red carpet for the season finale of Operation Filmmaker at 6 p.m. Saturday at Turner Auditorium on Appleyard Drive. The evening features premieres of student works, a red-carpet strut, awards and a reception. It's free. Call 224-0372. Go "Back to the Country" at the 2008 Sunshine State Jamboree at Christian Heritage Church, 2820 Sharer Road. The event is modeled after the famous "Hee Haw" variety show. Proceeds go toward the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association. When 7 p.m. Saturday. Where: Christian Heritage Church, 2820 Sharer Road. Cost; Tickets are $5. For more information, call Jeff Wood at 386-1263 or e-mail wood@talstar.com. Saturday and Sunday: Celebrating scallops: Succulent shellfish step into the spotlight at the 12th Annual St. Joseph's Bay Scallop Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Shipyard Cove in Port St. Joe. There'll be vendors, children's activities, lots of seafood and live music. Special guest The Legendary JC's play at 8 p.m. Saturday on the Shucker's Stage. Combo weekend passes are $8. The admission fee for Saturday is $5, with an additional $5 charge for the Legendary JC's concert. Visit www.gulfchamber.org or call (800) 239-9553.

School supplies being collected for Jefferson County students Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:37:00 EST
Residents can help Jefferson County students get ready for school by giving back-to-school donations. Supplies are being collected through Monday at the following locations: FMB Bank, Capital City Bank, IGA, Winn-Dixie, Dollar General and CVS. In addition, a back-to-school drive will be Aug. 9 at the Old Jefferson High School auditorium and stadium. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it will include information on free tutoring, Meet-and-Greet school principals and more.

Here's what's happening this weekend Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Southeast Sports Festival welcomes athletes to town at a special edition of the Downtown GetDown from 6 to 10 p.m. today on the Adams Street Commons. Festivities include a parade of athletes, the ceremonial torch-lighting, children's activities, street entertainers live music from Anything but Stressed, food vendors and more. It's free.

Want to share the 1968 love? Call us! Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
In 1968, the whole globe was roiling with unrest and alive with political, social and cultural ferment. Tallahassee was no exception. While it was no University of Wisconsin or Columbia University — true hotbeds of student protest — FSU had its share of sit-ins, demonstrations and other establishment-tweaking events.

What are your plans for fall? Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
If your band, bar, concert hall, acting troupe, poetry cabal, school, theater, merry band of revelers, art collective or you-name-it has anything planned for the late summer and fall, we want to hear all about it so we can include that information in the Welcome Back issue.

C-130 makes unscheduled landing at Melbourne International Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:05:00 EST

McCain, Crist mum on vice presidential possibilities Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:23:00 EST

4 arrested in Melbourne on prostitution charges Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:28:00 EST

Disney World raising ticket prices Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:23:00 EST

Court rules against cell phone termination fees Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:37:00 EST

Dolphin lagoon deaths a mystery Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:36:00 EST

Researchers await signal from Belle Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:34:00 EST

Robbery suspect leads cops in chase Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:33:00 EST

Supporters line up for Obama tickets Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:27:00 EST

UCF to take bounce out of stadium Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:10:00 EST

Orlando Magic sign reserve center Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:19:00 EST

McCain meets tough crowd in Orlando Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:34:00 EST

Faith at work: Events at area churches Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:13:00 EST
See what's going on at area churches and vacation Bible schools.

Milton man sentenced in dog fighting ring Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:45:00 EST
A judge sentenced a Milton man to 15 years in state prison Friday after a jury found him guilty of raising pit bulls used in illegal dog fights.

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DOLPHINS TRAINING CAMP NOTEBOOK: Sparano impressed by DE Langford Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Coach Tony Sparano gushed about defensive end Kendall Langford after Friday's morning practice, noting Langford has made the greatest improvement among Dolphins rookies during the five weeks before training camp.

The wait is over for the Hurricanes' Marve Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:46:00 -0000
The last time Miami quarterback Robert Marve threw a pass in a real football game was more than 600 days ago, and it was a moment he'll never forget.

College Football 2008: Scouting the 'Canes Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:45:00 -0000
The Hurricanes are looking to rebound from one of the most disappointing seasons in recent history.

Marlins Matt Treanor trying to play through the pain Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:40:00 -0000
Matt Treanor is just trying to catch a break.

Martin County teenager is jumping for gold Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:37:00 -0000
Ally Zink, 17, is currently competing in the American Quarter Horse Youth World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, a competition that her trainer, Ashleigh Craton, won in 2000.

Marlins have no answers for Jimenez and the Rockies Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:35:00 -0000
Ubaldo Jimenez allowed two hits in seven shutout innings to win his fourth straight start and the Colorado Rockies beat the Florida Marlins 5-2 on Friday night.

JUPITER LANES BOWLING Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:35:00 -0000

Local Sports Roundup Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:34:00 -0000

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