Should Florida have an all-online university?
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 No classrooms, no dorms, no football stadium, no parking lots. Could an online-only university work in Florida?Rep. Will Weatherford,...
View ArticleDoctors see mixed blessing in Paula Deen as spokeswoman for diabetes drug
By Charlotte Sutton, Times Health and Medicine Editor Thursday, January 19, 2012 When popular TV chef Paula Deen announced she has Type 2 diabetes and started hawking a drug for it this week, she set...
View ArticleCalifornia-based Meru Networks to bring 60 jobs to Tampa
By Elizabeth Behrman, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 Meru Networks, a technology company based in Sunnyvale, Calif., announced Thursday that it plans to open an office in Tampa and...
View ArticleCalifornia-based Meru Networks to bring 60 jobs to Tampa
By Elizabeth Behrman, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 Meru Networks, a technology company based in Sunnyvale, Calif., announced Thursday that it plans to open a Tampa office and create...
View ArticleMajor proposed changes to Florida prison system alarm workers, advocates
By Steve Bousquet, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Thursday, January 19, 2012 TALLAHASSEE — Determined to cut the size of the $2 billion prison budget, legislators and Gov. Rick Scott are focused on...
View ArticleAnother gambling debate roils over Internet sweepstakes cafes
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers on Thursday sent a message to opponents of Internet sweepstakes cafes — don't bet on a ban yet.Sidestepping a...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg could close the iconic Pier as early as October
By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor Bill Foster said for the first time Thursday that closing day for the Pier could be as soon as Oct....
View ArticleHillsborough passes dog tethering ban
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 TAMPA — Leaving dogs tied up or chained outside is illegal in Hillsborough County after commissioners Thursday adopted a ban pushed by...
View ArticleAll Children's Hospital CEO to retire next month
By Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — All Children's Hospital is searching for a new leader. Gary A. Carnes, the hospital's president and CEO, announced his...
View ArticleMulhern urges care in approval of bridge-lighting project
By Elizabeth Leva, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 TAMPA — A plan to light up Tampa bridges in time for the Republican National Convention hit a snag at Thursday's City Council...
View ArticleHillsborough commissioners debate cutting their own pay
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 TAMPA — As their meeting wound down Thursday, Hillsborough County commissioners got competitive over this question: Who's most serious...
View ArticleSt. Pete City Council volunteers to help boost Tampa Bay Rays attendance
By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — Encouraged by a reported thaw in relations between Mayor Bill Foster and the Tampa Bay Rays, the City Council...
View ArticleGingrich paid $994,000 in taxes in 2010
Associated Press Thursday, January 19, 2012 Gingrich paid $994,708 in taxes in 2010WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich paid $994,708 in federal taxes in 2010 on more than $3.1...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers interview Green Bay Packers assistants Joe Philbin and...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 TAMPA — The Packers had, arguably, the best aerial circus in the NFL this season. So it's no surprise the Bucs might want to hire one of...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers talk to Green Bay Packers' Philbin, Clements for head...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 TAMPA — The Packers had, arguably, the best aerial circus in the NFL this season. So it's no surprise the Bucs might want to hire one of...
View ArticleIn Hillsborough, two political parties duke it out with dodgeball
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Thursday, January 19, 2012 TAMPA — Only one team could claim victory, but both came away with a prize.The Tampa Bay Young Republicans beat the Hillsborough...
View ArticleRemaining GOP candidates debate in S.C.
Washington Post Thursday, January 19, 2012 CHARLESTON, S.C. — In an electric debate here Thursday night, Newt Gingrich said it was "despicable" of the news media to raise questions about his previous...
View ArticleCapitol Buzz: What to watch for today in Tallahassee
By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Friday, January 20, 2012 Here's what we're watching on Day 11 of the 2012 Legislature:• After a whirlwind of a week, members of the Florida Senate...
View ArticleJury picks Lens design as favorite for new St. Petersburg Pier
By Waveney Ann Moore, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 20, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — It's the Lens.The design with looping bridges, protected dock and crenelated canopy is to be the city's new...
View ArticleHurdles remain after jury picks Lens as favorite for new St. Petersburg Pier
By Waveney Ann Moore, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 20, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — So, the jury has picked the Lens, with its looping bridges, reef, dock and tiara-styled canopy, as the winner in the...
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