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Fugitive living in Boynton Beach gets 7 years in prison for fraud.
June 12, 2009... Jun. 12--A Palm Beach County man was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to various charges of criminal fraud, including identity theft, grand theft, and insurance fraud, the Attorney General's Office said today. ...

Cardinals' Tyler Greene's injury really was blessing in disguise.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Mike Berardino MIAMI _ You often hear athletes talk about how a certain injury was a "blessing in disguise." How it made them work harder. Or grow up faster. Or see things from a slightly different perspective. In Tyler Greene's...

Michael Taylor taken with the first pick of the sixth round in baseball draft.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Stacy Hicklin Less than a year ago, Westminster Academy shortstop Michael Taylor wasn't even sure if he could get a college scholarship. A half-hour into the second day of the Major League amateur draft on Wednesday, his future...

Boca Raton dispatcher honored for her role in delivering baby: She met parents, baby for first time Wednesday.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 11--BOCA RATON -- Baby Justin Kodi Haupert made quite a debut when he arrived unexpectedly March 29 and his panicky dad delivered him in his Boca Raton home. Comforting and coaching dad, Kenn Haupert, on the...

BRIEF: Pompano vice mayor pledges to slow city government until he sees some trees.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Linda Trischitta Jun. 11--POMPANO BEACH -- Vice Mayor George Brummer wants trees and he wants them now! He put city staff and commissioners on notice Tuesday night: If more than 50 long-awaited trees are not planted soon along 1.5...

Heavy rains to lessen watering restrictions, but limits remain.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Andy Reid Jun. 11--Record setting rain should ease, but not end, heightened watering restrictions, according to the South Florida Water Management District. Water managers propose keeping most of South Florida under twice-a-week...

Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland gets serious about Ryan-Crowder tiff.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Mike Berardino Jun. 11--MIAMI GARDENS -- Rex Ryan and Channing Crowder seem to be enjoying their very public war of words, but the Miami Dolphins' front office is another story. Asked Wednesday night about the back and forth...

Cardinals' bats get hot against Marlins.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Ted Hutton Jun. 11--MIAMI -- Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad has been steady if not spectacular in his brief career. Evidence of that came Wednesday, when the 22-year-old had his worst major-league outing. In his 27th career...

Bonked Baker bounces back.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Ted Hutton Jun. 11--MIAMI GARDENS -- Marlins catcher John Baker had a tough time getting to sleep Tuesday night. That will happen if you stop an Albert Pujols backswing with your temple. Pujols' bat smashed into Baker's head in...

BRIEF: Where to go for help in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
June 11, 2009... Jun. 11--Help with the conversion to digital television is available at four locations. Hours will be noon-8 p.m. Monday-Sunday until June 30. Hours may change in July. Broward County ASPIRA Foundation, 6920 SW 35th St., Miramar, 954-981-9221...

Broward county questions $11.9 million in staff overtime.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Scott Wyman Jun. 11--FORT LAUDERDALE -- Locked in a high-stakes battle with the sheriff over his budget, Broward County commissioners are vowing to explore whether they can shave the $11.9 million that their staff spent last year on...

Church cafe aims to satisfy spiritually and physically.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Lois Solomon Jun. 11--WEST LAKE WORTH -- A church cafe is ready to satisfy your morning coffee craving. Praxis Community of Faith has opened a Starbucks-style bistro in a former South American Mission house on Military Trail. The...

BRIEF: Praxis Community of Faith.
June 11, 2009... Jun. 11--Address: 5217 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Cafe hours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday Offerings: Wi-fi; lending library; occasional live music, baked goods ...

BRIEF: Harid Conservatory alum planning reunion concert.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 11--BOCA RATON -- Musicians from the Harid Conservatory's former school of music in Boca Raton are flying back into town from around the country for an "Early Nineties Reunion Concert." Harid now only has a...

Teachers get immersed in multicultural education at conference: Palm Beach County schools enroll students who speak 149 languages and dialects.(Conference news)
June 11, 2009... Byline: Marc Freeman Jun. 11--GREENACRES -- Dora the Explorer showed a group of local elementary school teachers Wednesday how they can help their students learn Spanish. About 30 teachers watched portions of an episode of the popular...

Westminster Academy's Michael Taylor selected in sixth round of MLB amateur draft.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Stacy Hicklin Jun. 11--Less than a year ago, Westminster Academy shortstop Michael Taylor wasn't even sure if he could get a college scholarship. A half-hour into the second day of the Major League amateur draft on Wednesday, his...

Van Gundy's strategy 'puzzles' Mourning.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman Jun. 11--Former Heat center Alonzo Mourning insists he is rooting for the Magic in the NBA Finals. Judging by Mourning's words, that is difficult to tell. "I'm rooting for the Magic, because of Stan Van Gundy and...

Pressel's been in the rough: A swing change has tempered young golfer's rise, but there's still much to tweet about in her daily life.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Ted Hutton Jun. 11--Joking about breast implants. Finding a place to get a manicure. Cheering on the Detroit Red Wings. Morgan Pressel gives glimpses of the life of a 21-year-old LPGA touring pro through her frequent Twitter...

Trinity Christian pitcher Jacob Johnson drafted by the Cincinnati Reds.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Stacy Hicklin Jun. 11--With his family and a few friends gathered around the computer at his house, Trinity Christian pitcher Jacob Johnson stepped outside to get a few minutes alone to relax. No sooner had he walked outside, did...

Cupcakes are easy to make and fun to eat: Cupcakes are delightful desserts without a big commitment. Come take a taste of these local delicacies.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley Jun. 11--Remove the fan-like paper wrapper and take a bite. The sweetness of the icing curls around your tongue. Take another. The rich cake fills your mouth. Take another. Well goodness, it's gone. That's...

EDITORIAL: Deadly lightning strike a tragic reminder to be careful: THE ISSUE: Lawn worker dies in lightning strike.(Editorial)
June 11, 2009... Jun. 11--Considering the violent thunderstorms that rumble through our region every rainy season, it should come as no surprise that Florida reigns supreme as the nation's leader in lightning strikes. From 1999 to 2008, lightning claimed the...

BRIEF: Police officer's pet among latest dead cats in Miami-Dade, report says.
June 11, 2009... Jun. 11--PALMETTO BAY -- Five more cats were found killed Wednesday in the south Miami-Dade communty of Palmetto Bay, according to local television reports. It brings the number of cats whose bodies have been discovered in recent weeks to...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Daniel Vasquez on consumer issues column: Frequently asked questions about the conversion to digital broadcast television.(Column)
June 11, 2009... Byline: Daniel Vasquez on consumer issues Jun. 11--It's been a couple of years since the switch to digital television broadcasts was announced, and tens of thousands of South Floridians still aren't ready for the change on Friday. What are...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mike Berardino column: Former St. Thomas star Tyler Greene's injury turned out to be blessing.(Column)
June 11, 2009... Byline: Mike Berardino Jun. 11--MIAMI GARDENS You often hear athletes talk about how a certain injury was a "blessing in disguise." How it made them work harder. Or grow up faster. Or see things from a slightly different perspective....

BRIEF: $1,000 reward offered in Margate hit-and-run case.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Joel Marino Jun. 11--MARGATE -- Three months after a driver struck and fatally injured an elderly woman and then fled the scene, Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Authorities say...

Bill Parcells takes break from football, takes in BP at Marlins-Cardinals.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Mike Berardino Jun. 11--MIAMI GARDENS -- Brendan Ryan is used to seeing high-profile visitors around the St. Louis Cardinals clubhouse. He quizzes Bob Knight about March Madness each spring training, and he has seen Danica...

Rehab of a Ramone: Former wife of late rocker Dee Dee Ramone shores up the punk icon's legacy with a memoir.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Sean Piccoli Jun. 11--The man that Rolling Stone called "the Ramones' truest punk," Dee Dee Ramone was a hero in ripped jeans. He wrote many of the short, pithy Ramones songs that marked punk in the 1970s as a new sound and a...

BRIEF: Hollywood city manager declines pay raise, cites city's looming deficit, layoffs.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Ihosvani Rodriguez Jun. 11--HOLLYWOOD -- For the second year in a row, Hollywood city commissioners on Thursday showered City Manager Cameron Benson with praise and high-fives during his annual evaluation. But by his choice,...

BRIEF: Broward County gets its first street named after Barack Obama.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Gregory Lewis Jun. 11--WEST PARK -- Broward County has its first street named for the new president, but it will not be until July before the signs proclaiming Barack Obama Boulevard will be put up. Shortly after Obama was...

Crist delays decision on Florida 'Romeo-Juliet' case.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Bill Kaczor Jun. 11--TALLAHASSEE -- He was 19 and she was 14 when they first had sex. The teenage lovers now have been married for nearly 10 years, but as a result of that youthful indiscretion Virgil Frank McCranie is listed as...

BRIEF: Pompano church to help support family of man killed by lightning: Lightning strike victim is described as loving man, source of pride.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Alexia Campbell Jun. 11--POMPANO BEACH -- A Pompano Beach church is dipping into its emergency fund to help support the family of church member who was killed by a bolt of lightning earlier this week. Dessalines Oleus, 53,...

BRIEF: Plantation man sentenced to prison for shipping military parts to Iran.
June 11, 2009... Jun. 11--MIAMI -- A Plantation man who pleaded guilty to charges that he illegally provided U.S.-made military aircraft parts to an Iranian buyer has been sentenced to almost three years in prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office said today. ...

Marlins' error leads to Cardinals' victory.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Ted Hutton MIAMI _ It was a routine play for Florida Marlins centerfielder Cody Ross. Scoop up the bouncing ball, fire it back to the infield and hold the Cardinals' Ryan Ludwick to a single that would have loaded the bases...

Dolphins' Bill Parcells stands out, even among baseball crowd.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Mike Berardino MIAMI _ Brendan Ryan is used to seeing high-profile visitors around the St. Louis Cardinals' clubhouse. He quizzes Bob Knight about March Madness each spring training, and he has seen Danica Patrick and Billy...

Pat Riley says report linking him to Cavaliers is `complete fabrication'.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ Miami Heat president Pat Riley called a newspaper report linking him to the still-occupied Cleveland Cavaliers coach job a "complete fabrication." In response to speculation in a New York...

Marlins select 50 players in draft, 50 percent of them pitchers.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Nick Schmit MIAMI _ The Marlins pick up interleague play again Friday, this time traveling to Toronto in a matchup against Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay. With a 10-1 record, 2.52 ERA and three complete games, Halladay has been one...

Marlins still have a chance to salvage their season.
June 11, 2009... Byline: Dave Hyde MIAMI _ In so many ways, Thursday was a perfect day to see why no one's saying the Florida Marlins can salvage their season. Thursday started with Andrew Miller again pitching like the New Andrew Miller. Confident....

Broward School Board considers asking voters for more tax dollars: Board members concerned about budget cuts for construction.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Kathy Bushouse Jun. 10--FORT LAUDERDALE -- The Broward County School Board may follow the lead of other school districts in Florida and ask voters to approve either an extra sales tax, or bonds earmarked for new schools or to...

BRIEF: Sheriff's Office looking for man who broke into pizzeria.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 10--PALM BEACH COUNTY -- Authorities don't know if the Crazy Bread made him do it, but the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a man who broke into a Little Caesar's...

BRIEF: Price gougers beware: County lists prices for hurricane commodities.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 10--PALM BEACH COUNTY -- Don't let price gougers fool you this hurricane season. Palm Beach County's Consumer Affairs Division recently conducted a price survey of popular commodities needed in preparation...

BRIEF: Boca Raton police looking for trailer thieves.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 10--BOCA RATON -- Police are trying to get a load off their hands: two thieves who revel in taking on loads. Authorities are investigating a rash of trailer thefts in the city by two men in a white pick-up...

Sheriff Lamberti fires back at the commission: Lamberti seeks county records about overtime paid to workers. Commission will comply, but says sheriff still must cut his budget.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Scott Wyman and Anthony Man Jun. 10--Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti is on the attack in his battle with county commissioners over budget cuts. They've accused him of spending too much on overtime and doling out handsome raises to...

BRIEF: Greenacres man arrested for abusing his dog.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Jerome Burdi Jun. 10--GREENACRES -- A 36-year-old man was arrested on a slew of charges that started with him beating his dog until it bled, police said. Keith Brumm was arrested at his home in the 1600 block of 16th Lane. ...

Florida Marlins select lefty Chad James with No. 18 overall pick.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Jun. 10--MIAMI GARDENS -- Left-hander Chad James wants to reach the major leagues within three years. To achieve it, he started training like a big-leaguer last offseason. The Marlins' first-round pick...

Transition to third base hasn't been pretty.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Jun. 10--MIAMI GARDENS -- The Marlins hoped Emilio Bonifacio would help give them improved infield defense. Depending on your stat of preference to measure defensive acumen, Bonifacio has been average at best....

Hermida hits walk-off home run: Aces pitch gems, but outfielder steals show in series opener.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Harvey Fialkov Jun. 10--MIAMI GARDENS -- A pair of aces attempted their own version of hold 'em at Land Shark Stadium Tuesday night, but in the end it was a walk-off home run by Jeremy Hermida that dealt the Cards a 4-3 loss. ...

Timing of All-Star Game a poor fit for luring event to Miami.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman Jun. 10--Miami has the weather but apparently not the wherewithal when it comes to potentially hosting another NBA All-Star Game. In announcing this week that Los Angeles will host the All-Star Game for the...

Miami Dolphins: Erik Walden makes play in Dolphins' crowded linebacker field: Erik Walden's journey to the NFL hasn't been easy, but the Dolphins linebacker is finding success by sticking to his personal credo:.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Harvey Fialkov Jun. 10--DAVIE -- Some players, such as fiery Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter, wear their emotions on their sleeves. Erik Walden, one of Porter's young linebacker proteges, wears his on his arms. Walden bears a...

Local high school players shut out.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Stacy Hicklin Jun. 10--The first day of the Major League Baseball amateur draft came and went quietly for local players. No Broward or Palm Beach County high school players were selected in the first three rounds, which...

Heat's O'Neal, Diawara exercise options.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman Jun. 10--Heat center Jermaine O'Neal has exercised his contract option for next season. Due $23 million in 2009-10 on the final year of his contract, O'Neal's decision was due by the end of the month. ...

Man killed by lightning in Coral Springs viewed as loving, source of pride: Lightning strike victim is described as loving man, source of pride.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Alexia Campbell Jun. 10--Grieving family and friends gathered at Dessalines Oleus' apartment and sang Creole church hymns a day after a bolt of lightning took his life. The 53-year-old Pompano Beach man's sudden death left...

Man hacks off his girlfriend's fingers using machete: Woman listed as critical after emergency surgery.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Joel Marino Jun. 10--NORTH LAUDERDALE Wielding a machete and a knife, a man repeatedly stabbed his girlfriend Monday night and then hacked off four of her fingers, the Broward Sheriff's Office said. Jacqueline Yulfo, 42, was...

EDITORIAL: Cat killing hardly a prank: ISSUE: Reward grows in cat killings.(Editorial)
June 10, 2009... Jun. 10--The reward money is startling, but so is what has been happening to dozens of cats in South Florida the past few weeks. If indeed a human being is responsible for the mutilation deaths of the cats, the reward -- now over $12,000...

Chrysler dealers closing their doors.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Doreen Hemlock Jun. 10--The once bustling car lot is empty. Sales offices sit idle. A few remaining employees handle the final chores and calls, clearing out personal items from their desks before the last farewells. Tuesday...

This 'Devil' gets her due.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Oline H. Cogdill "Running From the Devil" by Jamie Freveletti; Wm. Morrow (310 pages, $24.99) ___ Jamie Freveletti's debut takes control of a category of long neglected thrillers _ the women's adventure story _ and shows...

Can Chad Henne carry the weight as Miami Dolphins quarterback?
June 10, 2009... Byline: Ethan J. Skolnick FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ He rarely can be stopped from singing, much to the chagrin of close acquaintances, who deem his vocal stylings unfit for anything but amusing American Idol outtakes. Yet you probably...

BRIEF: Boca police arrest two juvenile burglary suspects.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 10--BOCA RATON -- Police have arrested two juveniles who they said broke into an apartment and stole electronics late Tuesday. The incident happened about 11 p.m. in the 21000 block of Town Lakes Drive, police...

Daniel Fasano, a force behind new artificial reef, dead.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Linda Trischitta Jun. 10--LIGHTHOUSE POINT -- Daniel M. Fasano, who helped create a new artificial reef off Deerfield Beach with the sinking of the Miss Lourdies freighter in the Atlantic Ocean on June 6, died just three days later of...

BRIEF: Coral Springs man wins $500,000 Mega Money jackpot.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Coral Springs Man Wins $500,000 Mega Money Jackpot Jun. 10--A 56-year-old Coral Springs man has won the $500,000 Mega Money jackpot, the Florida Lottery announced. Abu Hussain won the June 5 jackpot and chose the one-time,...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Marcia Heroux Pounds column: Citrix Online study shows telecommuting is widespread.(Column)
June 10, 2009... Byline: Marcia Heroux Pounds Jun. 10--NCCI's Mona Carter works some days at company headquarters in Boca Raton, other times from her home in Fredericksburg, Va., and always at airports around the country. "I live more in an airport than...

Florida picks Parkland home with Chinese drywall for tests on air quality.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Paul Owers Jun. 10--The Florida Department of Health says it has completed three days of air-quality testing at a home in Parkland built with defective Chinese drywall. Officials set up testing stations in the master bedroom and...

Zagat survey says Wendy's has the best fast food.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Arlene Satchell Jun. 10--Wendy's has the best fast food, according to a survey released Monday by the Zagat's restaurant guide, which polled 6,107 diners about their preferences among the nation's largest fast-food chains. Rivals...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Daniel Vasquez on condos column: Should a task force be created?(Column)
June 10, 2009... Byline: Daniel Vasquez on condos Jun. 10--When Gov. Charlie Crist vetoed a sweeping condominium reform bill earlier this month, he said it was for safety reasons and to specifically make sure associations did not delay required fire sprinkler...

North Lauderdale makes a Monaco connection: Commissioner will meet with Prince Albert on 'Prince Albert Day'.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Lisa J. Huriash Jun. 10--NORTH LAUDERDALE -- On Friday, this little city in Broward County will reach out to a little principality in Europe for what may be the start of a beautiful relationship. The same day Commissioner Gary...

Dixie Highway flyover construction finally to start in January.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Michael Turnbell Jun. 10--DEERFIELD BEACH -- The Dixie Highway flyover between Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton finally is getting off the ground. After 20 years of delays, construction is set to begin in January. By the spring of 2012,...

Stan Van Gundy's strategy 'puzzles' Mourning.
June 10, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman Former Heat center Alonzo Mourning insists he is rooting for the Magic in the NBA Finals. Judging by Mourning's words, that is difficult to tell. "I'm rooting for the Magic, because of Stan Van Gundy and the...

Need consumer help? Users give their advice.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Diane C. Lade Jun. 9--Everyone's a critic, as the saying goes. And nowhere is that more true than in cyberspace. The number of user-generated ratings sites has exploded in recent years, with citizen reviewers posting millions...

Report: South Florida graduation rates are low.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Akilah Johnson Jun. 9--High school graduation rates for South Florida and statewide are relatively low, according to a study released today. Among the nation's 50 largest school districts, Broward County was 27th, Palm Beach...

West, Marlins blank Giants.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez MIAMI _ Making his first start since joining the 300 win club, Randy Johnson was part of two more milestone moments Monday at Land Shark Stadium. This time, he was on the wrong end of them. Rookie...

Boca Raton revives effort to remake its downtown: Residents say yes to downtown library at Mizner Park.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Patty Pensa Jun. 9--BOCA RATON -- For nearly 20 years, city officials, business leaders and residents have talked about transforming the city's downtown into a walkable, vibrant center -- a small scale version of the big-city...

BRIEF: Busted sewer main affecting Boynton Beach residents.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 9--BOYNTON BEACH -- Boynton Beach residents in the northeast part of the city are being asked to reduce or stop water use if possible tonight. A 6-foot gash on a sewer main is spilling sewage water out...

West, Marlins shut down Giants 4-0.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Jun. 9--MIAMI GARDENS -- Making his first start since joining the 300 win club, Randy Johnson was part of two more milestone moments Monday at Land Shark Stadium. This time, he was on the wrong end of them....

State of the NBA: Orlando Magic up, Miami Heat not.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman Jun. 9--Pat Williams still remembers what it was like three years ago, when the Heat owned Florida and had Orlando in a state of despair. "No," the Magic senior vice president said, "there was no one up here...

BRIEF: Alert Boca Raton police officer arrests burglary suspects.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 9--BOCA RATON -- Drive around bloody, with muddy shoes with broken glass and a burned-out headlight and you're bound to get noticed. An alert Boca Raton police officer nabbed three suspects Saturday...

BRIEF: Boca Raton flushing water lines with chlorine.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Patty Pensa Jun. 9--BOCA RATON -- Water from the city will have a slight chlorine taste and odor through June 20 as the utilities department uses a stronger disinfectant. The change in treatment, begun Sunday, will provide...

BRIEF: Salvation Army offering scholarships for summer camp.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 9--PALM BEACH COUNTY -- The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center in West Palm Beach is awarding scholarships for its summer camp to 40 children. The scholarship decreases the camp cost from $100 to...

BRIEF: Sheriff's Office investigating murder of DCF employee.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Erika Pesantes Jun. 9--PALM BEACH COUNTY -- The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating the murder of a Department of Children & Family Services employee in Lake Worth. Gilberto Perez, 47, was found dead on his...

EDITORIAL: Palm Beach County dangerous-dog crackdown a model for other governments.(Editorial)
June 9, 2009... Jun. 9--Few dispute that dangerous dogs are a public safety problem that demands attention, though plenty disagree on how best to resolve it. Palm Beach County is taking exactly the right approach, targeting, and reining in, bad dogs and...

Baseball "different" for ex-Heritage star Eric Hosmer in year after being picked 3rd overall by Royals: Everyday life in minors has given Hosmer more than a paycheck.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Christy Cabrera Chirinos Jun. 9--Sometimes it's still hard to grasp just how much life has changed. Gone are the days filled with classes, friends and practices. The comfortable room at mom and dad's seems a million...

West shuts out Giants for first career victory: Carroll takes Johnson deep for first homer of big-league career.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Jun. 9--MIAMI GARDENS -- Making his first start since joining the 300-win club, Randy Johnson was part of two more milestone moments Monday at Land Shark Stadium. This time, he was on the wrong end of them....

Fight for Florida: Heat, Magic have had a steady rivalry, but there's also respect, no matter who's on top: Heat, Magic have had a steady rivalry, but there's also respect, no matter who's on top.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman Jun. 9--Pat Williams still remembers what it was like three years ago, when the Heat owned Florida and had Orlando in a state of despair. "No," the Magic senior vice president said, "there was no one up here...

Graham a candidate at tight end for 'Canes.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Shandel Richardson Jun. 9--CORAL GABLES -- No longer does he have to shy away from contact. As a Miami Hurricanes basketball player, Jimmy Graham was known for his physical play. An elbow here. A shove there. His aggressive...

West Boca's Mike Brown retains featherweight belt in decision over Urijah Faber.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Sharon Robb Jun. 9--Mixed martial arts fans are already talking about a third rematch between Mike Brown and Urijah Faber. Brown, 33, of west Boca Raton, solidified his No. 1 world ranking with a second victory over the...

Florida Marlins likely to put pitchers high on shopping list.
June 9, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Jun. 9--MIAMI GARDENS -- Since Vice President of Player Development and Scouting Jim Fleming ran his first Marlins draft in 2002, nine of 12 first- or supplemental first-round picks have come beyond the first...