Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) articles from December 2008, page 13

Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) archives from December 2008

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ralph De La Cruz column: Celebrating anniversaries and the sanctity of marriage.(Column)
December 7, 2008... Byline: Ralph De La Cruz Dec. 7--Maria and I celebrated our anniversary this week. Which meant that the night before, I was at the place where every hubby-in-shopping ultimately arrives: the chocolatier. Chocolates. Both romantic and...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Randall Mell column: Tebow, UF virtually assured title shot at Dolphin Stadium.(Column)
December 7, 2008... Byline: Randall Mell Dec. 7--ATLANTA Of all his shining moments, this may have been Tim Tebow's finest. There's no way of telling yet if he won his second Heisman Trophy leading a fourth-quarter comeback with his clutch play in...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Tom Jicha column: Tom Jicha on Kelly Ripa, the GOP in Hollywood, Christmas.(Column)
December 7, 2008... Byline: Tom Jicha Dec. 7--Why does Kelly Ripa constantly interrupt people? She really gets to me, so I turn her off. I would put my hand over her mouth, too. Why doesn't the producer talk to her about this? -- N.L., Pompano Beach ...

Broward County survivor recalls Pearl Harbor attack.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Mike Clary Dec. 7--Retired New York City police officer Bill Merz recalled the sound of machine-gun fire, the whine of Japanese fighter planes, the black smoke of ships aflame rising over Pearl Harbor. "The first sergeant...

Miami Heat wins third in a row: Wade's 38 lead way in first three-game win streak since '07.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Ira Winderman Dec. 7--MIAMI -- Who knew? Who knew you were allowed to go a full week without a loss being added to your record? Apparently, this is a brave new world, with the Heat extending its winning streak to three with...

Durant all smiles facing former teammate Beasley.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Ira Winderman Dec. 7--MIAMI -- Despite entering Saturday's game at AmericanAirlines Arena with his Thunder a league-worst 2-18, Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant had a smile on his face. Facing the Heat's Michael Beasley...

Survivors tell the young of Pearl Harbor lessons at Fort Lauderdale lunch.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Mike Clary Dec. 7--Retired New York City Police Officer Bill Merz recalled the sound of machine gun fire, the whine of Japanese fighter planes, the black smoke of ships aflame rising over Pearl Harbor. "The first sergeant...

Modest win streak ends.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Dec. 7--SUNRISE -- Panthers coach Pete DeBoer joked Saturday morning that maybe the Bruins' six-week steamroll through the NHL had escaped the notice of his growing roster of American Hockey League fill-ins. ...

Dolphins: Who has the edge? Omar Kelly says Bills.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Omar Kelly Dec. 7--DOLPHINS RUNNING GAME VS. BILLS RUN DEFENSE Dolphins tailbacks Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams have successfully split the workload, collectively contributing 100 rushing yards per game. Both are averaging...

Davie craft, plant show smaller than past years: Davie craft, plant show smaller than past years.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Scott Fishman Dec. 7--The state of a down economy took its toll on the annual Holiday Craft & Plant Show at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie. Dozens of vendors were on hand selling holiday-themed and handcrafted items...

Bowling group motivates disabled, meets in Sunrise: Pins 'n' Pals bowling program meets Tuesdays in Sunrise.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Maria Chercoles Dec. 7--Despite having difficulty remembering other things, Chelsea Nohrden always knows when it's Tuesday because it's bowling day. The 17-year-old is one of the children and young adults with developmental...

Hollywood exhibit pairs art, writings: Hollywood exhibit pairs art, writings.
December 7, 2008... Byline: John Thomason Dec. 7--In one group of ink drawings, tongues and mandibles share a space with googly eyes, melting faces, vinyl records and pompadours. Another group is a series of dismembered appendages, chained and cuffed...

Hollywood aims to protect sea turtles: Hollywood hosts meeting to discuss lighting ordinance.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Sergy Odiduro Dec. 7--Hollywood recently hosted a meeting to discuss proposed measures to curb the impact of lights on baby sea turtles. Under normal conditions, turtles are guided by moonlight and instinctively head toward...

Annual garden show staged at Dream Park in Pembroke Pines: Annual garden show staged at Dream Park in Pines.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Chris Guanche Dec. 7--Although parks are common in Pembroke Pines, it's pretty rare to find a park within a park. Recently, the city hosted a garden show to spotlight the William B. Armstrong Dream Park, which is within...

Creek students remember homeless teens at vigil: Coconut Creek students take part in 18th annual vigil.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Michael Schmieman Dec. 7--There is an old saying that if you really want to know a person, walk a mile in his shoes. That is exactly what some students from Monarch High School in Coconut Creek did recently at the 18th annual...

Creek horse facility opens covered arena.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Michael Schmieman Dec. 7--Children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities now have a covered arena where they can ride horses and, in the process, heal their wounds. The new $550,000 arena at the Horses...

Pines Middle School hosts health and safety fair: Pines Middle hosts a health and safety fair.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Chris Guanche Dec. 7--It's not every school health fair that has martial artists, belly dancers and a boxing match with an Olympic gold medalist. That was the scene one recent school night at Pines Middle School in Pembroke...

Toronto game has plenty in Buffalo hot about Dolphins missing cold: TorontoTemperate dome conditions, 0% precipitationOrchard Park, N.Y.Snow shower/wind with 80% precipitationMove has plenty in Buffalo hot about Dolphins missing cold.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Harvey Fialkov Dec. 7--Dolphins coach Tony Sparano often talks about eliminating distractions so his players can focus on the task at hand. This week the NFL, Bills owner Ralph Wilson and Rogers Communication, a cable and...

GL Homes donates $10K to Miramar Cultural Center trust; staircase to bear its name: Staircase at Miramar Cultural Center to bear GL Homes' name.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Chris Guanche Dec. 7--What's in a name? For performing arts centers in South Florida, it's a lot of money. The naming rights attached to donations are important sources of funding for any performing arts center, including new...

Wags & Tales program helps make reading easier for youngsters.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Scott Fishman Dec. 7--For parents with children uncomfortable reading in front of people, maybe a four-legged friend can help. The Humane Society of Broward County Click here for restaurant inspection reports's Wags & Tales...

Fort Lauderdale's historic Beck House gets long-awaited designation.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Don Crinklaw Dec. 7--Fort Lauderdale Is your Fort Lauderdale restaurant clean? -- Click Here.'s Annie Beck House wears well its 92 years, and the city is giving it its due. City commissioners recently granted the 1916 Beck...

Charter school in Davie hosts opening ceremony: Charter School of Excellence in Davie hosts opening ceremony.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Scott Fishman Dec. 7--Since opening its doors a few months ago, the Charter School of Excellence's Davie campus has seen a tremendous response, with more than 200 students enrolled in kindergarten to fifth grade. The tuition-free...

Program at Pompano school combines science, writing: Pompano school program combines science, writing.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Sean D'Oliveira Dec. 7--Cleveland Clinic's Literary Expressions program offers students a chance to use written communication while learning about scientific research topics. Novice Johnson, an English teacher at Blanche Ely...

Coconut Creek offers assistance to first-time home buyers: Creek offers assistance to first-time buyers.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Michael Schmieman Dec. 7--People trying to buy their first home now have an incentive to buy one in Coconut Creek. The city has launched the Workforce Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program, which provides a 10-year,...

Mortgage rates drop, prompting many to refinance homes -- if they qualify.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Harriet Johnson Brackey Dec. 7--At last, borrowers are getting a break. Mortgage interest rates have fallen to their lowest point since last January. Freddie Mac reported Thursday that interest rates for a 30-year, fixed-rate...

Coral Springs family gets helps turning boy's behavior around: Teaching program aids Springs family in turning boy's behavior around.
December 7, 2008... Byline: Georgia East Dec. 7--CORAL SPRINGS -- She dreaded the tantrums. Her younger son, Alex, would get so angry he'd throw her metal side table across the room. He was 2, but barely speaking. His social skills were poor, making...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ira Winderman column: Winderman on NBA: Mitchell just scapegoat for struggling Raptors.(Column)
December 6, 2008... Byline: Ira Winderman Dec. 6--A weekly look at five talking points that have the league buzzing: 1. Three down, 27 to go? It's been a dozen years since three coaches were fired this early in a season. While Sam Mitchell...

The mother of two robbery spree suspects apologizes as her sons appear in court: Mother voices regrets; shooting suspect defiant.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Robert Nolin and Sofia Santana Dec. 6--The sobbing mother expressed sorrow Friday for the victims her sons are accused of terrorizing in a spate of Dunkin' Donuts robberies across Broward and Palm Beach counties last week. "I'm...

Jupiter Christian advances to state finals.
December 6, 2008... Dec. 6--GREENACRES -- Austin Lewis accounted for more than 235 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead Jupiter Christian to a 41-6 victory over Victory Christian in the Class 1B state semifinal at John I. Leonard High School on Friday night....

Wade on his play: 'I think this is the best I've ever been'.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Michael Cunningham Dec. 6--MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade leads the NBA in scoring average for the first time in his career. Yet it is everything in addition to the points that has Wade playing at what he considers his highest level...

Campbell breaks free.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Steve Gorten Dec. 6--CORAL SPRINGS -- Gregory Campbell is fascinated by crime investigations and could see himself being a detective or FBI agent, but the Panthers forward can't seem to figure out how he has become an unexpected...

Mother of two suspects in South Florida Dunkin' Donuts terror spree apologizes to victims: Mother voices regrets; shooting suspect defiant.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Robert Nolin and Sofia Santana Dec. 6--The sobbing mother expressed sorrow Friday for the victims her sons are accused of terrorizing in a spate of Dunkin' Donuts robberies across Broward and Palm Beach counties last week. "I'm...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Dave Hyde column: Trash-talking athletes finally need to realize there's no room for their garbage in game.(Column)
December 6, 2008... Byline: Dave Hyde Dec. 6--While the sports world was busy trashing the trash talking of hockey's Sean Avery this week, there was something more compelling to note beyond his potty mouth: The muzzling of trash talking. Or maybe it's what...

Florida Atlantic University gets $100,000 grant for accelerated nursing program.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Scott Travis Dec. 6--Florida Atlantic University hopes to make a small dent in solving a growing problem in South Florida: a shortage of nurses. The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing received 10 grants of $10,000 each from the...

Two former Broward sheriff's deputies plead guilty to drug charges.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Vanessa Blum Dec. 6--Two former Broward sheriff's deputies busted earlier this year in an FBI sting investigation pleaded guilty Friday in West Palm Beach federal court to attempted possession of cocaine. Richard Tauber, 37,...

Determined suicide seals off house, shoots self, sets place on fire: Officials say resident put gasoline around before killing himself.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Maria Herrera Dec. 6--It seemed Ricky Lee Guseman wanted to make sure he died. The 49-year-old man locked, dead-bolted and nailed shut every window, door and vent before he poured 35 gallons of gasoline and 1 gallon of paint...

Aventura vice mayor was passenger on ship that came under pirate fire: Vice mayor was on board ship off Somalia.
December 6, 2008... Byline: John Holland Dec. 6--Blackbeard never had to deal with the Internet. Or an Aventura politician with a laptop and a good sense of humor. A group of modern-day pirates launched an unsuccessful attack on a Miami-based cruise...

Miramar woman reunited with huskies; settlement spares their lives.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Susannah Bryan Dec. 6--COCONUT CREEK -- Four Siberian huskies are home again after nearly four months in legal limbo. The dogs, put on doggie death row after killing a pint-sized terrier in August, were reunited with owner...

Flooded Broward County courthouse to reopen Monday: Some divisions likely will remain closed until later in the week.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Jon Burstein Dec. 6--The soggy Broward County Click here for restaurant inspection reports Courthouse will reopen Monday, a week after a burst water pipe caused extensive damage to the aging building. Jurors are to report as...

I-95's northbound express lane makes successful debut.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Michael Turnbell Dec. 6--No confusion. No chaos. It was a smooth start Friday for Interstate 95's new northbound express lanes, which began charging tolls at 6 a.m. In the first hour, 430 vehicles used the express lanes....

BRIEF: I-95's northbound express lanes make successful debut.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Michael Turnbell Dec. 6--No confusion. No chaos. It was a smooth start Friday for Interstate 95's new northbound express lanes in Miami, which began charging tolls at 6 a.m. In the first hour, 430 vehicles used the lanes....

Kiteboarders sweeping across South Florida beaches, but safety is a concern: Despite safety concerns, kiteboarding is fast gaining popularity throughout South Florida.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Maria Herrera Dec. 6--DELRAY BEACH -- It's touted as one of the fastest-growing extreme sports in the world. This is why: A wind-powered kite propels you at top speeds across the surf, sometimes thrusting you in the air as...

Up, up and -- oops! My first kiteboarding experience.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Maria Herrera Dec. 6--DELRAY BEACH -- Oh, the taste of sand. As I pulled seaweed out of my curly hair and spit out sand, I thought about how simple it had looked: Hold onto a bar and fly a 3-meter kite. Piece of cake. ...

Accidents involving waterways all too common--but you can survive them.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Joel Marino and Dana Williams Dec. 6--Dorothy Schilke slammed the brakes a dozen times, but it did her no good -- her Ford Explorer sped through a grassy embankment before flying into a Sunrise lake five years ago. A school...

Minikus wins at home.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Sharon Robb Dec. 6--WELLINGTON -- With encouragement from wife Amanda, Todd Minikus, of Wellington, won the $40,000 Speed Class in the Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championships on Friday night at the Holiday & Horses show....

Toronto game has many in Buffalo hot about Dolphins missing out on the cold.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Harvey Fialkov Dolphins coach Tony Sparano often talks about eliminating distractions so his players can focus on the task at hand. This week the NFL, Bills owner Ralph Wilson and Rogers Communication, a cable and wireless...

Toronto game has plenty in Buffalo hot about Dolphins missing the cold.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Harvey Fialkov Dolphins coach Tony Sparano often talks about eliminating distractions so his players can focus on the task at hand. This week the NFL, Bills owner Ralph Wilson and Rogers Communication, a cable and wireless...

Winningest coach in NFL history votes for Toronto.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Dave Hyde TORONTO _ Tony Sparano is unavailable for comment right now, considering he's busy trying to speed-learn the Canadian national anthem. That beats packing a parka and gloves for a trip to Buffalo, though Sparano wouldn't...

Heat turns back the Thunder.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Ira Winderman MIAMI _ Who knew? Who knew you were allowed to go a full week without a loss being added to your record? Apparently, this is a brave new world, with the Heat extending its winning streak to three with Saturday...

Panthers' modest win streak ends.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez SUNRISE, Fla. _ Panthers coach Pete DeBoer joked Saturday morning that maybe the Bruins' six-week steamroll through the NHL had escaped the notice of his growing roster of American Hockey League fill-ins. ...

Bettman, NHL shouldn't give Sean Avery any more attention.
December 6, 2008... Byline: Steve Gorten Let's be blunt: Sean Avery is a classless jerk. Avery opened his mouth Tuesday and spewed something stupid. In response, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman did something stupid _ he suspended the Stars' controversial...

Four servings of celeb chefs.
December 5, 2008... Byline: John Tanasychuk Dec. 5--Ted Allen, Art Ginsburg, Keegan Gerhard and Jacques Torres will take turns hosting Sweet Dreams, the second annual festival of desserts at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Dec. 12-28. A portion of the $35...

Neighbors get delay of proposed 'workforce housing' complex west of Boynton Beach.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Andy Reid Dec. 5--Frustration over a foundering real estate market fueled opposition Thursday to an affordable housing apartment complex proposed west of Boynton Beach that neighbors warn will sink their home prices even lower....

BRIEF: Two Broward women charged in Lee County with shoplifting about $80,000 in goods.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Rafael Olmeda Dec. 5--Two Broward County Click here for restaurant inspection reports women sat in a southwest Florida jail cell Thursday after deputies put a stop to their $80,000 shoplifting spree, the Lee County Sheriff's...

Use of 'N' word causes mistrial in landmark tobacco lawsuit: Racial slur causes Broward County mistrial of lawsuit over cigarettes.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Tonya Alanez and John Holland Dec. 5--A Broward Circuit Court judge declared a mistrial Thursday in a landmark tobacco case of a Cooper City widow suing cigarette maker Philip Morris on a wrongful-death claim. An expert...

Underage girl is second to sue Palm Beach billionaire.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Jerome Burdi Dec. 5--Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, serving time in jail for soliciting erotic massages and sexual acts from underage girls, had another lawsuit filed against him for the same allegations. The suit filed this...

FPL power plant protesters convicted of seven misdemeanor counts: Defense claimed actions necessary because new energy plant a threat.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Jerome Burdi Dec. 5--Defense attorneys tried to convince a jury that seven people broke the law out of necessity, to defend the public against environmental havoc and corporate carelessness. In the end, a jury decided a crime...

Killing of ice cream truck driver shocks Lake Park neighborhood.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Brian Haas Dec. 5--LAKE PARK -- He was the neighborhood ice cream man, a kind, hard worker who would spot you a few bucks if you didn't have enough cash to buy something from him. But people in the Kelsey City neighborhood...

Investigators say two Palm Beach County deputies at fault in own deaths.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Brian Haas Dec. 5--Sheriff Rick Bradshaw on Thursday blamed the deaths of two deputies south of Pahokee solely on the deputies themselves, saying they made a "mistake in judgment" by going in the roadway before they were struck...

Panthers extend win streak to 3.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Steve Gorten Dec. 5--SUNRISE -- The Panthers are heating up. "Soup" is already simmering. And their masked man continues to keep a lid on things. Goalie Craig Anderson was near flawless in net, and Gregory Campbell scored his...

Faceoff problem persists.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Steve Gorten Dec. 5--SUNRISE -- Panthers centers practice faceoffs after every morning skate with assistant coach Mike Kitchen. Still, "it's definitely not a strength and we realize that," coach Pete DeBoer said. The...

Teams hope to bow-wow the judges at Hollywood dog talent show: Sunday event doubles as a fundraiser for Hollywood Dog Beach.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Ihosvani Rodriguez Dec. 5--HOLLYWOOD -- She has no jet or even a net, but Gypsy lives to fly. In her version, the Belgian Malinois grips a rope end between her canines as her person holds the other end and spins her in a...

Oceanfront patrols stepped up after attacks in Pompano Beach.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Linda Trischitta Dec. 5--POMPANO BEACH -- Patrols at the beach have been increased after a series of early-morning attacks, the Broward Sheriff's Office has told Mayor Lamar Fisher. The Sheriff's Office thinks one man,...

Unrest at National Hurricane Center replaced by calming infuence of new director: Staff focus back on hurricane forecasting.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Ken Kaye Dec. 5--Bill Read didn't ride into town with both guns blazing. But in his own quiet way, he did restore order. For much of last year, the National Hurricane Center was in turmoil, following a staff revolt against...

Two more Dunkin' Donuts suspects arrested while trying to flee country.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Robert Nolin and Sofia Santana Dec. 5--In Thursday's early morning darkness, at a Port Everglades security checkpoint, police aide Celia Cromer peered into a silver Honda. Two women were in front. Two men slouched in back....

Hurricanes' McClinton remorseful after ejection.
December 5, 2008... Dec. 5--CORAL GABLES -- Two days after being ejected for slapping an opposing player, Miami Hurricanes guard Jack McClinton was remorseful after the mistake. McClinton said Thursday that he was wrong for striking Ohio State guard Anthony...

Microsoft targets piracy in 16 U.S. lawsuits.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Jon Burstein Dec. 5--Microsoft Corp. announced Thursday a global crackdown on counterfeit computer software sales online, putting a small South Florida business in its legal crosshairs. The software giant filed 16 federal...

BRIEF: Police charge man in attack on escort.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Joel Marino Dec. 5--MIRAMAR -- Authorities arrested a man on Thursday they say kidnapped a 22-year-old escort last week, then raped her and left her crying in an empty grocery store parking lot. Kareem Huggins, 20, of Miami,...

Plan aims to put Pembroke Road on a path to success: Tax district proposed for group of small Miramar businesses facing tough times.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Rachel Hatzipanagos Dec. 5--MIRAMAR -- Over the past year, a restaurant in a Pembroke Road strip mall has changed ownership three times. That's bad news for Dimitri Garcon, who owns an optical store in the same complex....

BRIEF: Plantation deal approval paves way for park-and-ride lot.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Jennifer Gollan Dec. 5--PLANTATION -- Where some see an expanse of dull concrete, city officials see a bargain. Under a tentative deal council members approved Wednesday night, the city will pay $3.8 million for a parking lot...

Dolphins CB Goodman rebounds on corner.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Omar Kelly Dec. 5--DAVIE -- Because cornerbacks are inevitably beaten on passing plays, the good ones are able to put bad plays behind them quickly. Dolphins cornerback Andre Goodman says he wasn't able to forget his bad...

Boca Raton police seek clues one year after killings: Victim's sister appeals for help in Town Center carjackings.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Dianna Cahn Dec. 5--BOCA RATON -- Nancy Bochicchio and her daughter Joey have been gone a year and police leads into the brutal Town Center mall killings are drying up. But the absence of JoAnn Bruno's baby sister and niece...

BRIEF: Broward Center for the Performing Arts chief to take post in Dallas.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Sean Piccoli Dec. 5--The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is losing its chief executive to a new facility in Dallas. But Mark Nerenhausen, who resigned Thursday after 10 years as president and CEO, said he will stay on for...

Wounded veterans competing in Marathon of the Palm Beaches refuse to slow down: Wounded veterans in marathon refuse to slow down.
December 5, 2008... Byline: C. Ron Allen Dec. 5--Six months after Army 1st Lt. Larry Brian Hicks arrived in Iraq, he injured his leg, head and back when his Humvee struck a pothole at 60 mph. The 2003 crash triggered an old wound, which eventually led...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Steve Waters column: Everglades deer spared as water levels subside.(Column)
December 5, 2008... Byline: Steve Waters Dec. 5--Ron Bergeron's eyes lit up as he looked around the little tree island in the midst of the Everglades. There in the soft, dark, leaf-covered soil of the island were freshly made deer tracks. "I am so...

Hints for the holiday home: Some illuminating (and inexpensive) ideas to bring home for the holidays.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Dec. 5--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...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ethan J. Skolnick column: Pasqualoni's intensity works well for defense.(Column)
December 5, 2008... Byline: Ethan J. Skolnick Dec. 5--DAVIE Paul Pasqualoni's approach to defense? "Win your head-to-head matchup in your little area," Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell says. "Everything is forward. You whup your guy, and keep it moving....

Dolphins add receiver Hannon.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Harvey Fialkov Dec. 5--DAVIE -- The Dolphins have had their eye on receiver Chris Hannon for a long time, so they added him to their 53-man roster a day after claiming him on waivers from the San Francisco 49ers. Hannon, 24,...

BRIEF: Crash ties up southbound Turnpike at Lake Worth.
December 5, 2008... Dec. 5--LAKE WORTH -- Plan on your commute taking a little extra time if you're heading south on Florida's Turnpike through Lake Worth this morning. The Highway Patrol says an accident involving a tractor trailer between Southern...

BRIEF: Report: PBSO deputy involved in fatal traffic accident.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Newschannel Dec. 5--WEST PALM BEACH -- A Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy has been involved in a fatal early morning accident involving a pedestrian. According to a police report, Deputy Keith Richards was traveling...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Randall Mell column.(Column)
December 5, 2008... Byline: Randall Mell Dec. 5--It's understandable that computers would give Oklahoma the edge in the BCS standings, but Texas fans should save their outrage for the coaches. Texas edged Oklahoma by a single point in the USA Today Coaches'...

'Pigeon drop' ploy snares Century Village resident.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Rafael A. Olmeda Dec. 5--PEMBROKE PINES -- Police are looking for a pair of bandits who stole $40,000 from a senior citizen after convincing her they were giving her a winning lottery ticket. The ploy has a name, "the pigeon...

University of Florida becomes more selective; parents, students left outside looking in.
December 5, 2008... Byline: Scott Travis Dec. 5--Many see the University of Florida as a school that has it all: top-notch academics, winning sports teams and great parties, all for a low price. But as the school's popularity soars, a growing number of...

BRIEF: PBSO identify man found dead in Lake Worth home.
December 5, 2008... Dec. 5--LAKE WORTH -- Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating what they are calling a "suspicious" overnight homicide in Lake Worth. According to a media release, deputies responded to shots fired at 3723 Laurette Lane...