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Animal shelters try new tricks to bolster adoptions Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:26AMHalifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach offers a 2-for-1 deal on their kittens each spring. Orange County Animal Services posts cute-puppy videos on YouTube. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Central Florida teaches dogs tricks to make them more appealing.
Public records for Jan. 6, 2009 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:04AMCourthouse
Beachside blaze Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:04AMDAYTONA BEACH -- As smoke blocked visibility in the hallway of her apartment building Monday afternoon, 20-year-old Kimber Schweke grabbed her dog Tippy and bolted from her residence, forgetting even to put a leash on her 3-year-old companion.
UW-Milwaukee rolls to victory over Loyola, while UW-Oshkosh in mens basketball Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:26AMAt Chicago, Avery Smith scored 28 points to lead the Panthers (8-5, 4-0 Horizon) over the Ramblers (8-6, 0-2), as UWM shot 51 percent from the field to stay unbeaten in conference play.
Fan Fests add Gordon Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:14AMDAYTONA BEACH -- Three-time Daytona 500 winner Jeff Gordon was added to the driver appearance schedule Saturday for the annual NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fests at Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17.
George William Amos Former Brockway Glass employee enjoyed gardening Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:42AMGeorge William Amos, 82, of Washington, died Friday, January 2, 2009, in Washington Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born May 21, 1926, in Hopewell Township, a son of Albert Brady Amos and Blanche Marie McDaid Amos.
Tennis courts, rowers again up for city debate Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:49AMDAYTONA BEACH -- Recreational users of City Island are experiencing a bad case of deja vu.
Danica back for more Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:45AMDAYTONA BEACH -- After taking more time away than otherwise desired, IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick returned to Daytona International Speedway on Saturday to announce she can compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the first time since 2006.
Days of Thunder Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:26PMPeople who love the atmosphere of an auto race track are going to be thrilled with Days of Thunder , hovering as it does for extended periods over the action in raceways from Daytona Beach, Florida to Phoenix, Arizona, |Charlotte, North Carolina, Bristol, Tennessee and more.
Steady Start for GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing In Opening Day of Practice For The Rolex Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 6:20PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. January 3, 2009: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and lead drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty put in a largely uneventful yet productive opening day of practice Saturday at Daytona International Speedway where the 2009 season officially got underway with the start of Daytona Test Days. The three-day test on the 3.56-mile Daytona road course continues Sunday and Monday and also ...
Bob Stallings Racing Daytona test 2009-01-03 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 6:03PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 3, 2009) -- GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and lead drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty put in a largely uneventful yet productive opening day of practice Saturday at Daytona International Speedway where the 2009 season officially got underway with the start of Daytona Test Days. The three-day test on the 3.56-mile Daytona road course continues Sunday and Monday and ...
Man busted for stealing $10k in Kohl’s merchandise Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 4:51PMThe Daytona Beach man accused of stealing more than $10,000 in merchandise from Kohl’s Department store was arrested Jan.1 following a police pursuit.
Childress-Howard Motorsports has high hopes for Daytona24 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 4:03PMDaytona Beach, FL -- Childress-Howard Motorsports hopes to running with the leaders in the upcoming Rolex24 at Daytona.
Gordon added to lineup for Fan Fest on Jan. 17 at DIS Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:24PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Three-time Daytona 500 winner Jeff Gordon is the latest driver added to the driver appearance schedule for the annual Preseason Thunder Fan Fests at historic Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 16-17.
Governor Names Labarga to Florida Supreme Court Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:03PMST. PETERSBURG, FL (AP) -- Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Cuban-born lawyer Jorge Labarga to the Florida Supreme Court on Friday.
Brown & Brown looks west for growth Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:42PMBrown & Brown Inc. has added two more agencies, both in the western part of the country. (BRO)
Brown & Brown, Inc. Completes the Acquisition of the Small Business Insurance Unit of Conner Strong Companies, Inc. Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:00PM Brown & Brown, Inc. today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition by Brown & Brown, Inc. of the small business insurance unit of Conner Strong Companies, Inc.
KONI Sports Car Challenge Competitors Set to Participate in Season-Opening Test at Daytona Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:23PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. January 2, 2009: Nearly 40 cars will participate in the opening three-day test for the 2009 Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge season, which starts Saturday and ends next Monday at Daytona International Speedway.
Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces the Asset Acquisition of Preferred Insurance Services, L.L.C. Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:52PM Michael A. Paschke, Regional Executive Vice President of Brown & Brown, Inc., and Gary F. Hapip, Craig S. King and Gary R. Honea, the members and managers of Preferred Insurance Services, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Arizona, announce the asset acquisition of Preferred Insurance Services, L.L.C. by a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc.
Grand-Am Rolex Series Set for Three-Day Test at Daytona International Speedway Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:08PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. January 2, 2009: Teams from the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 will get a head start on the 2009 season Jan. 3-5 with three days of testing at Daytona International Speedway.
Vigil held for injured Riverdale cheerleader Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:15AMRiverdale High School sophomore Elizabeth Selenke - who remains in a coma due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash Dec.
Columns > Blister Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:09PMBack in the sepia-hued olden times of downtown’s meager nightlife push-along, nary a crack in the sidewalk went unscuffed by some sole-less Chuck Taylor swinging from a hip with a wallet chain attached to it, while up a little higher a shave-sided head with long stringy hair bobbed in the wind to laryngitic funk-rock being thumped out whatever bar door could barely contain it.
Daytona January test preview Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:21PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 1, 2009) - Teams from the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 will get a head start on the 2009 season Jan. 3-5 with three days of testing at Daytona International Speedway.
Boy, 6, Bitten Several Times By Rottweiler Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:42PMA 6-year-old boy has been rushed to the hospital in Volusia County after he was attacked by a dog.
Two from Palm Bay in 4-vehicle crash Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:49AMOAK HILL — Authorities say two people died and five more were hurt in a crash involving multiple vehicles along central Florida’s Atlantic coast. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports at least two of the people -- with minor injuries -- live in Palm Bay.
A look back at the year in golf Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:59AMThe golf season was full of drama this year. Here is a chronological look at the top 10 events:
Palm Coast man faces porn charges Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:27AM A Palm Coast man who runs a risque photography studio out of his home is facing 37 child pornography charges after police allegedly discovered 37 images of children engaged in various sexual acts -- alone or with him and his wife -- that they believe he photographed himself.
Local golf: Tournament season brings familiar golfers to Acadiana Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:01AMA lot of familiar golfing names will be headed to Lafayette in the first four months of 2009, with the schedule makers kind to both the Chitimacha Louisiana Open and the Louisiana Pelican Classic for the coming season.
Public records for Jan. 1, 2009 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:28AMCourthouse
Pilot in Harrier crash was always determined to fly Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 7:31PMFlying was a lifelong dream for Capt. Alberto Noel Bencosme, the Marine Corps aviator who died Monday when his AV-8B Harrier crashed near Cherry Point.
Child Pornography Investigation Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:17PMFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla.-- Detectives want to hear from you if your child was photographed by Alton Smith.
Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces the Asset Acquisition of Baker, Thomsen Associates Insurance Services Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:00PM Kenneth D. Kirk, Regional President of Brown & Brown, Inc., David J. Thomsen, Chairman and Kathleen A. Wittau, President of Baker, Thomsen Associates Insurance Services, of Newport Beach, California, announce the asset acquisition of Baker, Thomsen Associates Insurance Services by a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc.
Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces the Asset Acquisition of Gallagher Associates, Inc. Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:00PM Thomas E. Riley, Regional President of Brown & Brown, Inc., and John J. "Jack" Gallagher, Jr. and John F. "Jack" Corbett of Gallagher Associates, Inc., of Blackwood, New Jersey, announce the asset acquisition of Gallagher Associates, Inc. by a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc.
Palm Coast Couple Accused of Child Porn and Sex Acts on Minors Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:49PMPALM COAST, FL -- A Palm Coast couple faces more than three dozen child pornography charges.
Engineers romp, will face Jumbos Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:13PMMelissa Kuhn scored a career-high 12 points as the Engineers cruised to an opening-round win over Maine-Machias (2-7) in the WPI Holiday Invitational.
2008 auto racing champions Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 12:40PM2008 auto racing champions, including NASCAR, NHRA, Formula One and Indy racing
The Minutemen beat Army 4-1 in the consolation game of the Dartmouth Classic Monday Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 10:31PMUniversity of Massachusetts won the consolation game of the Dartmouth Ledyard National Bank Classic, 4-1 over Army Monday at Hanover, N.H. Will Ortiz slapped in two goals, Casey Wellman added a score and two assists, and Dan Meyers made 16 saves in goal for the 9-7-1 Minutemen.
Divorces Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 10:09PMGabriel Laurienzo of Carriage Hill Drive, Warwick and Lorna (Bernard) Laurienzo of Frank Avenue, West Kingston. They were married June 18, 1986. Robert Martin of Spruce Drive, Hope and Pamela (Houle) Martin of First Street West. They were married July 31, 1993.
Pit Board 2008-12-29 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:33PM12.29.2008 - The final practice sessions are nearing a conclusion at WKA Daytona KartWeek 2008 by Cometic Gasket before racing will begin on another warm and sunny morning in Daytona Beach.
Warm December Weather Packs Beaches Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 4:03PMIn the midst of the holidays people are taking advantage of their time off at area beaches.
Best and mostly worst of a year full of reader e-mails Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:39PMAh, there is nothing like the holidays to bring about the true spirit of goodwill amongst men -- and women.
Dreams Come True for Young Golfers Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:30AM Kids who love golf but are economically disadvantaged could soon be on their way to the Home of Golf in St Andrews, Scotland.
Weird news: Bay County tased emu tops list Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:45AMTALLAHASSEE -- The past year in Florida saw deputies Taser an emu, iguanas fall from trees and a Christmas tree used as a weapon. What else would you expect in a state where a longtime congresswoman hung up on President-elect Barack Obama not once,
SHARK INSIDER Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 7:57AMIt’s almost baseball time Since the completion of fall ball practice at the end of September, the Sand Sharks have continued to prepare for the upcoming season by engaging in agility drills, plyometrics and strength and conditioning workouts on adaily basis.
Most Memorable 2008: Tropical Storm Fay Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 7:39AMThe 2008 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the busiest and most costly ever, causing an estimated $54 billion in damage. For Central Florida, most of the damage was caused not by a hurricane, but a tropical storm that would not leave.
Daytona educational forum to focus on historic preservation Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 7:38AMHistoric preservation, including information on how to get a building on a national or local historic register, will be the key topic at a Jan. 10 educational forum in Daytona Beach. The forum starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Schnebly Center on 110 N. Atlantic Ave. The speakers include Robert Ganger, vice president of the Palm Beach County Historic Society, and Elizabeth Butler, grants coordinator for ...
The top local stories of the year Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:29AMFrom flooding to crime to presidential campaigning and war, 2008 was not dominated by any single event. The Tribune staff looked back the year in news and assembled this list of the top 20 stories.
This Just In Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:08AMHistoric preservation, including information on how to get a building on a national or local historic register, will be the key topic at a Jan. 10 educational forum in Daytona Beach. The forum starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Schnebly Center on 110 N. Atlantic Ave. The speakers include Robert Ganger, vice president of the Palm Beach County Historic Society, and Elizabeth Butler, grants coordinator for ...
David R. Adams Eighty Four resident, U.S. Army veteran Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 2:42AMDavid R. Adams, 61, of Eighty Four, died Friday, December 26, 2008. He was the beloved husband of 39 years to Connie Shaw; father of Joan (Jeff) Neu and Pam (Brandon) Kamerer; grandfather of Brad Neu and Alayna Kamerer; and brother of John W. (Linda) Adams and Peggy (George) Ondayko.
Marriages and Divorces Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 1:53AM Marriage license applicants