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Police say mom on run hid kids in pit under playground at Fort Lauderdale beach.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Joel Marino Dec. 12--For two weeks, the young girls lived on coconuts, water and food scavenged from trash bins, hiding in a pit dug in the sand beneath a Fort Lauderdale Is your Fort Lauderdale restaurant clean? -- Click Here....

BRIEF: Mortgages: Miami man faces fraud charge.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Vanessa Blum Dec. 12--Federal prosecutors filed a fraud charge Thursday against a Miami man accused of inflated credit scores in the creation of mortgage-backed securities at a South Florida firm. Steven Gordon, 49,...

Ex-girlfriend's account of attack on boy, grandmother replayed at Palm Beach County hearing: Ex-girlfriend's account of attack on boy, grandmother replayed at hearing.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Patty Pensa Dec. 12--Listening to a tape of the woman convicted of killing his mother and almost his son was too much for John Tackaberry on Thursday. It's been more than two years since Rhonda Norman hatched a plot of...

South Florida night life, from Pia Zadora to Skinny Puppy.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Ben Crandell Dec. 12--The other day, the editors at Yahoo! decided that the lead story on the home page would be "America's Dying Cities" (their various demographic incarnations rendered in comforting lists of 10, 15 and 20)....

Vokoun ready to start again: Goalie, following layoff, is between pipes vs. Flames.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Steve Gorten Dec. 12--EDMONTON, Alberta -- If Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun is anxious about making his first start in nearly three weeks tonight, he isn't letting it be known. "It's another game," he said. "I really don't...

Sit down to the Fontainebleau's billion-dollar dining.
December 12, 2008... Byline: John Tanasychuk Dec. 12--Some restaurants might be having a tough time, but it's full speed ahead for dining at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, which just reopened after a $1 billion face-lift. Owners of the 1,500-room resort...

Officer who fired at suspect at bank involved in fatal June shooting: Police reviewing cases separately.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Macollvie Jean-Francois Dec. 12--PEMBROKE PINES -- The police officer who shot a man accused of trying to run him over fatally shot another man in the line of duty last June. The officer, Javier Diaz, is a 7-year-veteran of...

Deerfield Beach City Commissioner Steve Gonot resigns after arrest Thursday: Two-term city official calls felony charges against him 'unfounded' and 'political'.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Linda Trischitta Dec. 12--DEERFIELD BEACH -- Former City Commissioner Steve Gonot is vowing to fight charges by the Broward State Attorney's Office that he stole $5,135 in campaign funds and lied about it in campaign finance...

Annual motorcycle Toy Run takes a few new turns this year.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Sallie James Dec. 12--'Tis the season for the gigantic, rumbling motorcycle parade known as the Christmas Toys in the Sun Run, which rolls out this Sunday with the thunder of more than 30,000 bikes. But this year, spectators...

Holiday hoopla: Owners gear up for Boynton and Delray Beaches Boat Parade: The bedecking of vessels and good-spirited rivalry mean one thing: It's boat parade time.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Erika Pesantes Dec. 12--BOYNTON BEACH -- A big fish doesn't scream holiday cheer. But without snow, ice or single-digit temperatures, a fish might be fitting to bring on the yuletide festivities -- South Florida style -- at the...

One year later, Boca Raton Town Center mall murder victims Joey and Nancy Bochicchio remembered.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Jerome Burdi Dec. 12--WEST BOCA -- Joey's Christmas presents still are waiting beneath the tree. They've sat, untouched, for a year in the house that is now a shrine to the slain girl, Joey Bochicchio-Hauser, and her mother,...

Residents west of Boca Raton oppose plan for 68-foot cell phone tower.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Patty Pensa Dec. 12--The prospect of a 68-foot cell tower disguised as a flagpole isn't winning fans in the Boca Greens community west of Boca Raton. Residents protested plans by T-Mobile to build the tower along U.S. 441...

BRIEF: Oakland Park man, 34, charged in fatal Hummer shooting.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Rafael Olmeda Dec. 12--A man wanted for firing a fatal shot into a Hummer while the victim's 7-year-old son sat in the back seat was arrested at a Fort Lauderdale Is your Fort Lauderdale restaurant clean? -- Click Here. motel,...

J.P. Taravella High's Marching Trojans to play in inauguration parade: Taravella High's Marching Trojans win coveted spot in Obama's inaugural parade.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Kathy Bushouse Dec. 12--CORAL SPRINGS -- They've played the Colosseum in Rome, the New Year's Day parade in London, and toured Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria. But the most significant trip for the J.P. Taravella...

Bowl has its costs for Owls.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Ted Hutton Dec. 12--Getting a bowl bid was an unexpected surprise for Florida Atlantic, which must find a way to cover the cost of the trip to Detroit for the Motor City Bowl on Dec. 26. "It's a wonderful experience, and that...

Ex-weatherman imprisoned for soliciting boy is freed.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Sofia Santana Dec. 12--A former South Florida TV weatherman whose high-visibility career was ruined by an Internet sex sting four years ago has been released from federal prison, government records show. Bill Kamal, 51, was...

BRIEF: Woman sentenced in killing of boy, 3.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Jerome Burdi Dec. 12--Tia Roundtree was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday for fatally beating her fiance's son, Kelvin Jackson, 3, because he had an accident in his pants. Roundtree, 29, pleaded guilty in November to...

Three players win fan Pro Bowl vote.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Omar Kelly Dec. 12--DAVIE -- Three Dolphins won fan voting for the Pro Bowl, which ended on Tuesday. Joey Porter, who has 16 1/2 sacks, two shy of the Dolphins' single-season record, leads the AFC's outside linebackers and...

Florida Atlantic University grad overcomes paralysis to earn MBA.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Scott Travis Dec. 12--BOCA RATON -- As an able-bodied but unmotivated teenager, Ryan Gebauer didn't think he was cut out for college. When an accident in 1995 left him paralyzed from the neck down, he doubted he would even...

EDITORIAL: Haggling with your safety in the balance.(Editorial)
December 12, 2008... Dec. 12--Airline passengers have enough to worry about these days without being concerned that their safety has become a negotiating tool. That's why it is ill-advised for three airlines -- Delta, American and Comair -- to drop the...

Dreaming of a green Christmas.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Dec. 12--When I was growing up in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, I was horrified that my mother insisted on carefully opening Christmas packages so she could reuse the wrapping paper. Her thrifty...

Broward board tweaks school boundary changes before public meetings: Parents will have chances to make comments.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Kathy Bushouse Dec. 12--Some elementary and middle school students in Broward County Click here for restaurant inspection reports could have to switch schools next year. The Broward County School Board on Thursday announced...

Cincinnati's Kelly enjoying Orange Bowl bid.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Dec. 12--MIAMI GARDENS -- It took two seasons for Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly to establish that college football in Ohio is relevant beyond Columbus. He doesn't plan to let anyone forget it. After...

Attorney amends wrongful death lawsuit against Town Center mall.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Jerome Burdi Dec. 12--The wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Town Center mall in Boca Raton Click here for restaurant inspection reports was expanded this month to include several other property owners. Well before the...

No deal results in Treanor's release.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Mike Berardino Dec. 12--LAS VEGAS -- The Marlins Get your Marlins Tickets now! didn't have many concrete objectives at these winter meetings, but one of them was to find a new home for catcher Matt Treanor. They came close to...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Randall Mell column: Close race for Heisman, and none of the finalists cares about the curse.(Column)
December 12, 2008... Byline: Randall Mell Dec. 12--LAKE BUENA VISTA Sam Bradford and Tim Tebow shared a football in the Disney World Boardwalk Resort Convention Center on Wednesday night. They stood side-by-side, laying hands on a ball during a photo...

Holding onto ball keys wins.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Harvey Fialkov Dec. 12--DAVIE -- Whenever a Dolphins player puts the ball on the ground, whether in practice or a game, he can expect an up-close, personal chat with coach Tony Sparano. Whether it's the fear of incurring...

Frenetic pace has limits.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Michael Cunningham Dec. 12--MIAMI -- The scene after the Heat's practice on Sunday featured players bouncing around playing shooting games and joking around. The Heat had played one of its typical high-energy games on...

Anderson has another stellar night in goal: Goalie makes 41 saves in shutout; Weiss scores winner in 2nd period.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Steve Gorten Dec. 12--EDMONTON, Alberta -- Panthers coach Pete DeBoer decided a few days ago that Tomas Vokoun would start in goal tonight. It sure seems hard to put Craig Anderson on the bench now. Anderson was sharp in...

Isle Racing and Casino in Pompano Beach has a cash games boot camp: Boot-camp favorite Clonie Gowen offers a bit of expert advice.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Nick Sortal Dec. 12--The World Poker Tour Boot Camp has concentrated on teaching players tournament strategy, but last month it offered a two-day course on cash game play at the Isle Racing and Casino in Pompano Beach. ...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Steve Waters column: Special facility accommodates wheelchairs for duck hunting.(Column)
December 12, 2008... Byline: Steve Waters Dec. 12--As one of the best public duck-hunting marshes in the country, Stormwater Treatment Area 5 in Hendry County attracts waterfowlers from throughout Florida. Now, mobility-impaired hunters can get in on the...

Falling auto values leave buyers trapped in loans.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Diane C. Lade FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ Long-term loans and low down payments, coupled with falling auto values, are leaving some motorists "upside-down" in their cars _ owing more than their vehicles are worth. Consumer...

EDITORIAL: New VA boss needs to cut the red tape.(Editorial)
December 12, 2008... Dec. 12--ISSUE: VA Secretary looks like good choice By all accounts, retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, picked by President-elect Barack Obama to be the new Veterans Affairs Secretary, isn't afraid to rattle some cages that need rattling. And...

BRIEF: Miramar pizza deliveryman lobs pizza to escape from teen robber.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Sallie James Dec. 12--MIRAMAR -- When a customer pulled a gun on pizza delivery man Eric Lopez Devictoria this week, the Pizza Hut employee fought back with the only thing he had. A large, steaming-hot pepperoni pie. ...

BRIEF: R.J. Gator's restaurant chain closes its doors.
December 12, 2008... Dec. 12--WEST PALM BEACH -- The doors have closed for good at a restaurant chain that has served South Florida for the past 21 years. According to Sun Sentinel news partners at NewsChannel 5, R.J. Gator's contacted its employees late last...

Holiday dilemma: Is it better to ship those gifts, or carry on plane?
December 12, 2008... Byline: Diane Lade, Staff Writer Dec. 12--Revelers spending the holidays out of town might need a calculator to tackle a new dilemma this year: Is it better to send your gifts through the mail or check them as luggage? With almost all...

Check it or ship it?
December 12, 2008... Dec. 12--What's the most affordable way to get your gifts under the tree if you're traveling? The Sun Sentinel compared checked bag fees for major airlines and mailing costs for five day or less delivery with the U.S. Postal Service,...

BRIEF: Police investigate possible homicide after body found submerged in canal.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Scott Travis Dec. 12--Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies are investing a possible homicide after a body was found about 7:20 a.m. partially submerged in a canal west of 441. Deputy Eric Davis, a spokesman for the...

BRIEF: Deerfield Beach mayor turns self in, faces felony charge.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Linda Trischitta Dec. 12--DEERFIELD BEACH -- Four-term Mayor Albert R. Capellini turned himself in to the State Attorney's Office Friday afternoon to face a felony charge of unlawful compensation, stemming from a vote on a land...

BRIEF: Sevendust to play Revolution on Dec. 30.
December 12, 2008... Dec. 12--Sevendust will play Fort Lauderdale Is your Fort Lauderdale restaurant clean? -- Click Here. on Dec. 30. The band will appear at Revolution along with special guest Taproot. Tickets are on sale now for $25. They are $27 the...

BRIEF: PBSO: Husband of slaying victim Gorenberg may have been target, sexual activities investigated.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Marc Freeman Dec. 12--WEST DELRAY -- The husband of murder victim Randi Gorenberg visited prostitutes for years in Broward County Click here for restaurant inspection reports, and he may have been the killer's intended target for...

Police: Knife-wielding Pines first-grader threatened to shoot victim, witness.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Rafael A. Olmeda Dec. 12--PEMBROKE PINES -- After he used a knife to mug a first-grade classmate of $1 in a school bathroom the day before Thanksgiving, a 7-year-old boy threatened to come back with his father's gun if the victim...

BRIEF: Propane leaks evacuate 2 Davie schools.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Sallie James Dec. 12--DAVIE -- Students from Nova Middle School and Nova High School were evacuated for about 30 minutes this morning after leaks were discovered in two old propane tanks in the 3600 block of College Avenue, a...

BRIEF: Report: Ex 'Idol' producer responds to Paula Abdul.
December 12, 2008... Dec. 12--NEW YORK -- Former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe has fired back at criticism by Paula Abdul that the show put her in peril by allowing an alleged stalker to audition. Lythgoe says in an interview posted on People...

Jupiter Christian wins state Class 1B title game.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Dave Brousseau Dec. 12--Junior quarterback Marshyl Rothman rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries and passed for another score to lead Jupiter Christian to a 49-14 victory over Warner Christian for the Class 2B...

BRIEF: Follow Jupiter Christian at state title game in Orlando.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Dave Brousseau Dec. 12--ORLANDO -- Follow Jupiter Christian against Warner Christian FIRST QUARTER Jupiter scores first 7-0: Jupiter Christian, the defending Class 1B state champion, scored on its opening drive to take a...

Close race for Heisman, and none of the finalists cares about the curse.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Randall Mell LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. _ Sam Bradford and Tim Tebow shared a football in the Disney World Boardwalk Resort Convention Center on Wednesday night. They stood side-by-side, laying hands on a ball during a photo...

At the time, Giants-Colts game wasn't that great.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Tom Jicha Christopher Columbus probably realized he had done something special when he reached the new world. Neil Armstrong knew he was making history when he set foot on the moon. I was at The Greatest Game Ever and I...

Woman accused of kidnapping own daughters eludes detection in South Florida.
December 12, 2008... Byline: Joel Marino and Sofia Santana FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ She's accused of kidnapping her own daughters, then quietly slipping away. Twice. Officials say Tammy Kong-Kham, 35, snatched her two girls from a Philadelphia foster home...

Barrett among catcher options for Marlins.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Mike Berardino LAS VEGAS _ The Florida Marlins have expressed interest in free-agent catcher Michael Barrett, who played just 30 games last year for the Padres due to injuries. Barrett, 32, is familiar with Marlins executives...

Wade: My play is MVP caliber: Guard's numbers are impressive, but wins matter the most.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Ira Winderman Dec. 11--MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade is not shying from the statistics. "My play is MVP caliber," he said. But the Heat guard also is not overstating the standings. "Would I say my team record should be at the...

Girls allege sexual conduct by other students at Miramar middle school: Miramar principal says students suspended after three of their peers said inappropriate behavior began at Glades in September.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Macollvie Jean-Francois, Rafael Olmeda and Kathy Bushouse Dec. 11--At least three students at Glades Middle School complained about "inappropriate sexual conduct" by fellow students in a class there, a Miramar police spokeswoman...

Police seek Oakland Park suspect in Tuesday night shooting death.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Joel Marino and Rafael A. Olmeda Dec. 11--FORT LAUDERDALE -- Riding in a relative's Hummer, Ken Johnson was just two miles from his home when a gunman fired Tuesday night. Johnson, 39, died in a hospital hours later. The...

Florida's low-cost health insurance coverage to start Jan. 5.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Bob Lamendola and Josh Hafenbrack Dec. 11--The 3.8 million Floridians without health insurance will get a chance to buy low-cost but bare-bones coverage under a new program launched Wednesday by Gov. Charlie Crist. As of Jan....

Experts: Think twice before buying a lab after watching Marley and Me: Labs are cute but also demanding for owners, experts say.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Susannah Bryan Dec. 11--So you think you want a Lab. You may want one even more after seeing Marley & Me, which hits theaters Christmas Day. The film, based on the best-selling book about an unruly but immeasurably lovable...

Bober brothers have made a name for their family in S. Florida politics: The Bober bunch.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Ihosvani Rodriguez Dec. 11--Meet the Brothers Bober. There's Peter the mayor, Bernie the newly elected judge, Carlton the hot-shot lawyer and Daniel the expert on veterans' mental health. A clan of overachievers, by all...

Economic woes impact many MLB teams, slow free-agent signings.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Mike Berardino Dec. 11--LAS VEGAS -- Even as the Yankees throw $161 million at CC Sabathia, it's clear these winter meetings are different. Not necessarily for the high-rolling teams and their high-end targets in free agency,...

Office Depot plans to close 112 stores on continent in next few months.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Marcia Heroux Pounds Dec. 11--In its latest cost-cutting move, Office Depot Inc. said Wednesday that it will close 112 of its North American stores over the next three months, cut 2,200 jobs and open fewer locations next year....

BRIEF: Not everyone's a fan, lobbyist finds after man spits in his eye.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Susannah Bryan Dec. 11--Lobbyist Ron Book made three important stops on Tuesday: the Broward County Click here for restaurant inspection reports Government Center, Sunrise City Hall and the emergency room. Book, a lobbyist...

Fort Lauderdale set for 37th annual Winterfest Boat Parade: Santa, Belushi and more top lineup for 37th annual event in Lauderdale.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Christina Veiga Dec. 11--Santa is poised to set a world record, and the Blues Brothers are ready to rock on the water. The Winterfest Boat Parade returns Saturday, departing at 6:30 p.m. along the New River from just east of...

BRIEF: Weston burglary latest in jewelry store strikes.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Sallie James Dec. 11--WESTON -- For the third time in less than two months, criminals have struck a Mayor's Jewelers store, the Broward Sheriff's Office says. The latest theft occurred about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday at the store...

U.S. Sugar says list of bidders for its land growing: State agency has to decide on land deal for 'Glades restoration by Tuesday.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Andy Reid Dec. 11--U.S. Sugar Corp. revealed Wednesday that it has "a number of other potential purchasers" that could compete with the state to buy 180,000 acres of farmland targeted for Everglades restoration. Who those...

Barrett among catcher options for Marlins.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Mike Berardino Dec. 11--LAS VEGAS -- The Marlins have expressed interest in free-agent catcher Michael Barrett, who played just 30 games last year for the Padres due to injuries. Barrett, 32, is familiar with Marlins...

BRIEF: Hanley Ramirez not certain to start for Dominicans.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Mike Berardino Dec. 11--LAS VEGAS -- Felipe Alou, who will manage the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, wasn't ready to name a starting shortstop Wednesday. But he made it clear Marlins star Hanley Ramirez is...

Obamas were surprise guests for Boca chefs: In South Florida, candidate Barack Obama and wife Michelle turned to four local chefs for a "green" meal worthy of, well, a president.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley Dec. 11--When Barack and Michelle Obama were in town for a campaign rally late in October, they proved they truly are just regular folk. "They could have eaten at the Four Seasons or the Mandarin...

Former WWE star Lashley steps into a new ring with pro fighting debut: Former WWE star Lashley prepares for pro fighting debut.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Sharon Robb Dec. 11--COCONUT CREEK -- Bobby Lashley sees the look on people's faces when he tells them he wants to win mixed martial arts titles. The strapping hulk of a man can hear it in their voices when he is mentioned...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ralph De La Cruz column: Dunkin' Donuts killing deserves the ultimate penalty.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Ralph De La Cruz Dec. 11--A violent crime spree at Dunkin' Donuts? Almost tempting to throw out the line, "At least you wouldn't have to wait long for the cops to show up." Almost. If this wasn't such a sick and...

Pembroke Pines police wound stolen-check suspect.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Macollvie Jean-Francois Dec. 11--The man first tried to cash a stolen check at a Bank of America branch Wednesday, but failed, police said. He then tried to run over a police officer as he escaped in a van, police said, but...

South Florida car dealers like bailout deal but say more needed: South Florida auto sellers like bill but say more is needed to jump-start sales.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Doreen Hemlock and Arlene Satchell Dec. 11--South Florida automobile sellers agree that plans for $14 billion in emergency aid represent a good first step to help the troubled U.S. auto industry, but that more money and time will...

St. Jude Catholic Church delivering blessed oil to believers.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Lois K. Solomon Dec. 11--WEST BOCA -- A little ministry dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux is gaining a national reputation as volunteers bottle and sell rose oil blessed with a relic of the French saint. Volunteers at St....

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Marcia Heroux Pounds column: When things are bad, it's time to step up at work.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Marcia Heroux Pounds Dec. 11--Help your manager. It could save your job. We're all hearing the bad economic news. For those responsible for making decisions affecting the future of their company, they may be frozen into...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ethan J. Skolnick column: Pennington may get shot to eliminate his ex-team.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Ethan J. Skolnick Dec. 11--DAVIE When getting reacquainted, one must get answers to truly critical questions. Like, for instance, whether Cracker Barrel is still Chad Pennington's restaurant of choice. "Oh yeah,...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Michael Cunningham column: Another title will lessen pressure on Stoops, Meyer.(Column)
December 11, 2008... Byline: Michael Cunningham Dec. 11--Hollywood They ticked off the list of accomplishments for Oklahoma's Bob Stoops and Florida's Urban Meyer before their news conference Wednesday and those certainly are some impressive resumes. ...

No big secrets from ex-49er: WR Hannon signed off waivers last week from San Francisco.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Omar Kelly Dec. 11--DAVIE -- Chris Hannon is in an awkward situation. One week after the Dolphins claimed the wide receiver off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers, the Dolphins are preparing to play his old team. A...

BRIEF: Top senior players square off.
December 11, 2008... Dec. 11--The Broward County Athletic Association will showcase most of the top senior football players in the county tonight in the 12th annual Broward All Star Classic at Lockhart Stadium. The sides are split between North and South...

Jupiter Christian on dominant run.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Stacy Hicklin Dec. 11--JUPITER -- It may be surprising to people around the state that Jupiter Christian football coach Bill Powers doesn't worry about his players becoming too cocky or overconfident. His Eagles are 13-0 this...

Pressure on Pats' D: Northwestern's athletic squad to test Miramar.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Christy Cabrera Chirinos Dec. 11--The unit that gets no credit. That's basically how Miramar quarterback Eugene Smith described his defense after Friday's regional championship win over Deerfield Beach. With Smith and...

Glow & Behold: Some illuminating (and inexpensive) ideas to bring home for the holidays.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub We know your budget is tight, but great style doesn't have to have a big price tag. For many of us, it's not a question of if, it's how we will decorate for the holidays that can make the difference....

BRIEF: DCF to close two offices.
December 11, 2008... Dec. 11--The Department of Children & Families is closing its Delray Beach and Riviera Beach service centers beginning Monday. The agency says closing the offices, at 1845 S. Federal Highway in Delray Beach and 2051 Martin Luther King...

BRIEF: Cold front could bring thunderstorms to South Florida.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Juan Ortega Dec. 11--A cold front sweeping across South Florida this afternoon may cause a few thunderstorms today, armed with wind gusts strong enough to knock over garbage cans and other light objects. The National Weather...

Bouwmeester's agent 'very patient' on deal.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Steve Gorten Dec. 11--EDMONTON, Alberta -- Jay Bouwmeester's return to Edmonton is a chance to reunite with friends and family in his hometown. It's also a chance for his agent to meet with Panthers General Manager Jacques...

BRIEF: Sunday's Toys in the Run motorcycle procession to close roads.
December 11, 2008... Dec. 11--Broward County's annual motorcycle Toys in the Sun Run is this Sunday, and the Florida Highway Patrol is advising motorists and spectators of road closures. The southbound lanes of Interstate 95 will be closed at Copans Road...

BRIEF: Man shot to death in Plantation.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Sallie James Dec. 11--PLANTATION -- Police are investigating the early-morning shooting death of a 43-year-old man found in front of a church under construction. Officers found the man's body in the 200 block of Southwest...

BRIEF: Fort Lauderdale: Police respond to report of dead body under I-95.
December 11, 2008... Byline: Macollvie Jean-Francois Dec. 11--FORT LAUDERDALE -- Police this morning are checking out a report that a dead body has been found under an Interstate 95 overpass at Davie Boulevard. No further details are available. To...