http://florida.web2announcer.com/ Web 2.0 announcer top stories for Florida en Wed, 30 May 2007 16:44:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2017906 unknown@Netscape.com ORLANDO, Florida: A man jumped from cruise ship off Florida's coast, was rescued about eight hours later by the Coast Guard, and was arrested Tuesday on sex charges. Michael Mankamyer, 35, of Orlando was charged with sexual battery not likely to cause injury and lewd or lascivious molestation on a victim older than 12. At least 4 different boys esc Wed, 30 May 2007 16:44:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2017906manBoymolestationorlandoFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2010334 unknown@Netscape.com The severe drought in South Florida had an upside for state water management officials who took advantage of the low water levels in Lake Okeechobee and began giving the lake bed a good cleaning. Sat, 26 May 2007 15:19:48 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2010334lakeokeechobeeFloridadroughtcleanNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1841139 unknown@Netscape.com Of 233 births last year in Madison county, which includes Greenville, four babies died before their first birthday. The figure is even higher in other counties nearby in the north of Florida, a world away from Miami or the tourist magnets of Orlando and the Florida Keys. Fri, 11 May 2007 14:38:24 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1841139miamibabiesdieruralNorthFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1716702 unknown@Netscape.com Gov. Charlie Crist and black legislators had led the effort to compensate the family of Martin Lee Anderson, who died in January 2006 shortly after being kneed, struck and having ammonia tablets held to his nose at the military-style facility run by the Bay County Sheriff's Office in Panama City. Thu, 03 May 2007 05:22:27 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/17167025msettlementFloridabootcampdeathNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1662247 unknown@Netscape.com One of the worst droughts in south Florida history has alligator sightings on the rise and airboat operators struggling to navigate the low-level water trails. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:07:05 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1662247gatorgatorsalligatoralligatorsFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1469648 unknown@Netscape.com Florida Power and Light Working At Orlando Intern'l Airport After seeing this I would definitely want hazardous duty pay!Just another day at work in the beautiful Florida Sun!!! A Florida Power &Light crew putting in lines for an addition to the Orlando International Airport found the following in a culvert they were using. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:46:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1469648amustseeFloridapowerinternationalairportHazardoussunNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1456174 unknown@Netscape.com A city manager fired after revealing his plans to have a sex change said he will not sue the city that fired him and he will begin living as a woman full-time by the end of May. Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:28:58 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1456174FloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1380202 unknown@Netscape.com "Believe me when I tell you," said Chief Mercurio, "a 6-year-old can inflict injury to you just as much as any other person." Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:08:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1380202policeFloridaschoolsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1337296 unknown@Netscape.com Michele Norris talks with Charles Bronson, Florida's Agricultural Commissioner and a member of its Board of Clemency, about his vote today to automatically restore civil rights to some non-violent ex-convicts. (Audio, from NPR) Sat, 07 Apr 2007 02:00:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1337296nprcharlesBronsonFloridaConvictsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1280363 unknown@Netscape.com Florida staked its claim as one of the best teams in the history of college basketball Monday night. The Gators defeated Greg Oden and the Ohio State 84-75 for their second straight national title, the first team to do so since Duke did it 15 years ago. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 06:31:41 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1280363ncaabasketballohiostateFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1249893 unknown@Netscape.com The Florida Gators are just one win away from a second straight national title. In a game reminiscent of last year's national title game, the Gators overwhelmed the UCLA Bruins in the second half to win 76-66 on Saturday and advance to the Final Four title game. Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:03:09 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1249893ncaabasketballFloridagatorsohiostateNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1204460 unknown@Netscape.com Jerome Jackson spent 12 years as a chef with a chain of luxury hotels.But less than a year ago, Jerome believes God called him to a road less traveled, and he traded Shrimp Alfredo for something more basic. He now works as a chef for Hillsborough County Children's Services, an agency that cares for abused and neglected kids. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:10:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1204460chefFloridachildrensservicesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1167631 unknown@Netscape.com The once red-hot Florida housing market leads the nation in delinquencies, according to the latest report on foreclosure filings from RealtyTrac, an online marketer of foreclosure properties. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:16:00 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1167631RealestateforeclosuresFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1132378 unknown@Netscape.com University of Florida President Bernie Machen said Friday he was tremendously disappointed with the school's Faculty Senate vote to deny former Gov. Jeb Bush an honorary degree. Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:28:34 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1132378jebbushFloridaberniemachenhonorarydegreeNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1133293 unknown@Netscape.com City commissioners early Saturday finalized the firing of a city manager who is seeking a sex change operation, despite pleas from dozens of impassioned supporters to save his job. After a six-hour hearing, the commissioners decided to fire 48-year- old Steve Stanton after his announcement that he planned a new life as a woman. The move came after Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:21:48 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1133293TrangendercitymanagerFloridaSexchangeNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1107740 unknown@Netscape.com A memo sent last year by a voting machine maker to election officials in Florida has reignited controversy over the reliability and accuracy of the company's machines. Voting activists are now renewing calls to examine source code used in the Election Systems & Software machines during a close election last November. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:58:17 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1107740VotingFloridaeelectionNews http://web2announcer.com/go/944514 unknown@Netscape.com Like a seasoned car salesman, Michael Jarman shook the man's hand and congratulated him on being the proud owner of a 2007 Bentley. Except the man was an undercover cop who knew the $200,000 car was stolen. Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:48:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/944514FloridabocaratontheftbentleyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/910548 unknown@Netscape.com A law-enforcement exercise to prepare for a possible mass migration as that could occur following a Cuban leadership change coincided Thursday with the arrival of real migrants. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:54:30 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/910548migrationexcercisemeetsrealityFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/903318 unknown@Netscape.com A 22-year-old airline employee from Central Florida was arrested after he used his security privileges to smuggle a bag containing 13 handguns, an M-16 type automatic weapon and marijuana on board a Delta flight at Orlando International Airport, according to federal agents. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:03:39 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/903318centralFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/836038 unknown@Netscape.com As Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez further tightens control of the South American country's economy, wealthy Venezuelans who once thought they could live with his socialist edicts are turning to their backup plan - flight to the United States, particularly Florida Sat, 03 Mar 2007 12:22:53 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/836038FloridaVenezuelahugochavezNews http://web2announcer.com/go/736435 unknown@Netscape.com Allegedly crooked Florida cops could face life in prison for running diamonds and drugs for a fake New York crime family, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel said Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:57:40 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/736435FloridapoliceFBImobStingNews http://web2announcer.com/go/723029 unknown@Netscape.com Jennifer Mee still suffers from hiccups after a month. Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:09:25 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/723029jennifermeehiccupsFloridahealthNews http://web2announcer.com/go/698497 unknown@Netscape.com The city manager of a small Florida town received the support of the mayor and other city officials on Thursday to undergo a sex change to become a woman while remaining in his job. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:29:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/698497FloridacitymanagerbeginsSexchangeNews http://web2announcer.com/go/639275 unknown@Netscape.com Five satellites were launched into space from Florida on Saturday aboard an unmanned Delta rocket to investigate electromagnetic storms, the dark side of the phenomenon that causes Earth's dazzling aurorae. Sun, 18 Feb 2007 02:49:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/639275satellitessolarStormlaunchedFloridaaurorae6p.m.delta2News http://web2announcer.com/go/612671 unknown@Netscape.com A St. Johns County judge recently sentenced a convicted sex offender to not only spend 25 years in prison, but also undergo chemical castration Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:20:57 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/612671SexoffenderFloridadeanOdermattNews http://web2announcer.com/go/606407 unknown@Netscape.com The Florida Public Service Commission adopted new rules this week to encourage the construction of nuclear power plants within the state. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:17:59 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/606407FloridamakesiteasierbuildNuclearplantsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/455160 unknown@Netscape.com A whooping crane was spotted alive on Sunday after it was believed killed with 17 others in severe Florida storms, according to an organizer of a migratory project. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:42:14 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/455160whoopingcraneFloridastormssurvivedbelievedkilledNews http://web2announcer.com/go/446838 unknown@Netscape.com A small flock of year-old whooping cranes led south by an ultralight aircraft has been wiped out by violent storms that swept over their habitat in the Florida salt marshes.The 18 birds were raised in a Wisconsin sanctuary and left last fall on a 2,000-kilometre migration that took 78 days. Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:45:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/446838whoopingcranesFloridatornadoessaltmarshesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/428004 unknown@Netscape.com Disaster crews with dogs went from one pile of debris to another in a search for bodies Friday after powerful storms, including at least one tornado, smashed hundreds of homes across central Florida and killed at least 19 people. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 23:00:28 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/428004stormsFloridaTornadosdeathsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/421041 unknown@Netscape.com A series of powerful storms packing suspected tornadoes raked across central Florida early Friday morning, killing several people and destroying homes, police said. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:35:55 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/421041StormFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/391159 unknown@Netscape.com Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Wednesday said he would propose abandoning touch-screen voting machines adopted after the disputed 2000 presidential race and replacing them with devices that provide a paper record. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:37:10 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/391159FloridagovernordumptouchscreenVotingNews http://web2announcer.com/go/387178 unknown@Netscape.com Life has taken a startling turn for Edward R. Cowal. Florida lottery officials announced Monday that Cowal, who is a state registered sex offender, was the sole winner of the $14 million lottery drawing from Jan. 13. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:17:00 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/387178lotterywinnerSexoffenderFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/275448 unknown@Netscape.com The proposal instantly became a lightning rod for debate when it was unveiled this week, winning praise from some homeless advocates but drawing comparisons from others to leper colonies and internment camps. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:17:13 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/275448homelessvillageFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/213138 unknown@Netscape.com OKEECHOBEE, FL - The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida today asked a federal court to order school officials to allow the Okeechobee Gay-Straight Alliance to start meeting. The motion seeks to grant the students access to meet on campus for the duration of the legal proceedings. Thu, 18 Jan 2007 23:22:22 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/213138acluschoolFloridacampusmeetingsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/87119 unknown@Netscape.com Florida 41, Ohio State 14 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 07:00:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/87119SportsCollegefootballohiostateFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/74547 unknown@Netscape.com Florida (12-1) vs. Ohio State (12-0) Who do you think will win? Vote Here! Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:54:27 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/74547ohiostateFloridagatorsncaafootballbcsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/63777 unknown@YahooMyWeb.com No description for this story Sun, 07 Jan 2007 07:34:30 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/63777tributeflysoldiersoldiersCountrystreetshonorbattlefreedomelvisi standour flagflag of the united states of americathe flagamerica the beautifuli have beenSpeakersbob thompsonpanama cityFloridamilitary veteran http://web2announcer.com/go/7602 unknown@Netscape.com Getting off the grid is a term that refers to a home not consuming any electricity from the local electric company's grid. That is exactly what Kaizer Talib is going to do with the help of alternative energy. Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:58:59 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/7602Sciencealternative energyFloridahomesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/7291 unknown@Netscape.com Ernesto grew into a hurricane Sunday morning as forecasters predicted it would hit central or northern Florida by Thursday morning. Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:08:37 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/7291NewshurricaneernestoFlorida http://web2announcer.com/go/6719 unknown@Netscape.com Computer programmer Clinton Eugene Curtis testifies under oath before the U.S. House Judiciary Members in Ohio. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:13:13 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/6719PoliticsprogrammerelectionriggingFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/6375 unknown@Netscape.com Randall Terry, a leading conservative Christian, actively promotes "family values issues" in his Florida state senate race, but his gay son, Jamiel, says things are not what they seem. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:59:20 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/6375Gay & LesbiangayPoliticselectionsSenateFloridaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/4992 unknown@Netscape.com Another antitrust settlement (Microsoft software vouchers) Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:12:53 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/4992TechnologyMicrosoftantitrustsettlementFloridaschoolNews http://web2announcer.com/go/4273 unknown@Netscape.com Eva Steele has a son in the military who is supposed to be fighting for freedom in Iraq, but sitting in a wheelchair in her room in a Mesa, Ariz., assisted-living facility, she wonders why it's so hard for her to realize a basic freedom back here%2 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:25:13 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/4273Politicsvoter suppressionvoter idFloridaohioNews http://web2announcer.com/go/3255 unknown@Netscape.com Katherine Harris, the Florida congresswoman, U.S. Senate candidate and controversial former secretary of state, dangled a live possum by its tail. Other candidates waited their turns. "Keep shaking!" auctioneer David Corbin admonished the candidates. "Don't let it crawl up your arm and bite!" Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:01:26 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/3255PoliticsKatherine HarrisFloridaelectionsSenateOddNews http://web2announcer.com/go/3173 unknown@Netscape.com Several people attacked by a squirrel at Central Park said they had one word for the animal: nuts. On Wednesday some expressed frustration that the animal was not caught sooner, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:18:30 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/3173NewssquirrelFloridaAttack http://web2announcer.com/go/2944 unknown@Netscape.com With Solomon like wisdom a Florida federal judge found a unique way in which to get two lawyers to come to an agreement on where to meet for a deposition. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:28:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2944NewslawlawyersFloridaWisdomcourts