Archive for December, 2009

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration says Escambia County residents and businesses affected by storms and flooding Dec. 12 through 18 may apply for low-interest disaster loans.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Two television viewers are headed back to a Florida courtroom trying to convince a judge to make sure the Sugar Bowl game between Florida and Cincinnati can be seen on television.

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) -- The death of a 3-month-old southwest Florida baby is being investigated by the Collier County Sheriff's Office and the state Department of Children and Families.

MIAMI (AP) -- A business anchored on the Miami River for more than 80 years has closed its boat-repair operations.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Dive crews are searching for the body of man who they believe might have drowned in the New River.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Hillsborough County deputies say an 18-year-old trying to avoid being arrested intentionally hit a patrol crusier and drove through a local cemetery.