South Florida’s risk of wildfires is growing by day, officials say
May 13, 2008
South Florida lucky so far but risk grows by the day
Just a few weeks after South Florida celebrated drought-relieving rains, the smell of smoke hanging in the air and the crunch of dried brush underfoot show that the dry season has yet to be quenched.
Businesses could find help after a storm just a click away
May 13, 2008
Though still being tested, a new Web-based, government-run computer system put on display Monday aims to give South Florida’s businesses — small and large — all the vital data they need for deciding if, when and how to recover from a hurricane or other disaster.
Corrections and clarifications, May 12, 2008
May 13, 2008
An item on Page 1C of Sunday’s Sports section misidentified the winning pitcher in the Marlins’ victory Saturday night. Andrew Miller was credited with the win.
Corrections and clarifications, May 12, 2008
May 13, 2008
An item on Page 1C of Sunday’s Sports section misidentified the winning pitcher in the Marlins’ victory Saturday night. Andrew Miller was credited with the win.
Obama plans fundraiser during S. Florida swing
May 13, 2008
After months of virtually ignoring Florida, Barack Obama plans to come to Hollywood to raise money on May 22 and to rally supporters in other parts of South Florida.
Broward County: Historical group offers author as lunch speaker
May 13, 2008
Broward County ’s Historical Commission will present a free luncheon Thursday about celebrity visitors to the area.
Broward County: Convicted arms broker charged in Jamaica deal
May 13, 2008
A Broward man awaiting sentencing for illegally exporting military items to the United Arab Emirates is facing new federal charges after prosecutors say they discovered evidence of a deal to sell ammunition to Jamaica.
Pembroke Pines: Revenge of the birds: Nest-plucker shocked
May 13, 2008
A man trying to pluck a parakeet nest from the top of a power station was shocked by a live wire and received several burns Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Study gives Florida C-plus for reading, math test standards
May 13, 2008
Florida rated a C-plus for difficulty on reading and math tests used to meet requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act last year, a study released Monday showed.
Study gives Florida C-plus for reading, math test standards
May 13, 2008
Florida rated a C-plus for difficulty on reading and math tests used to meet requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act last year, a study released Monday showed.
