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FLORIDA HOUSE: DISTRICT 109
FLORIDA HOUSEDISTRICT 109 Four candidates seek to replace incumbent James Bush, who is running for Kendrick Meek's congressional seat: Bernadine Bush, 52, a Miami-Dade school teacher and Mr. Bush's wife; Bess McElroy, 73, a retiree and community activist; Cynthia Stafford, 42, a Legal Aid lawyer, and Roy Hardemon, who declined to be interviewed.Marlins trade 3B Cantu to Texas Jorge Cantu saw the light blinking on his cell phone when he got to his locker and knew it might finally be time. Then, he read the text message from his agent: He was headed for Texas. The AL West-leading Rangers added another bat for the playoff push, acquiring Cantu from the Florida Marlins on Thursday for two minor league pitchers.
Elections 2010 editorial: Rivera, Garcia would be powerhouse candidates for U.S. House, District 25 David Rivera’s good work for Florida House District 112, which, like the congressional seat, includes east Collier and west Miami-Dade, makes this an easy choice. Joe Garcia, of Miami, took on Mario Diaz-Balart two years ago in this district and is back for more.
Helms' hit helps Marlins beat Braves 5-4 MIAMI (AP) — The Florida Marlins ' latest pie-in-the-face celebration came with a twist: Wes Helms was a target twice, the second time when his 7-year-old son delivered a platter of shaving cream to dad's face in the clubhouse.
Sanchez dazzles in shutout of Giants Anibal Sanchez seems back to his old dominant form -- and it sure helps to have a healthy shoulder again. Sanchez pitched a one-hitter for his first shutout since a no-hitter as a rookie in September 2006, and Jorge Cantu played his final game for Florida in the Marlins' 5-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.
Attorney Ira Leesfield Selected to American Jewish Committee Board of Directors MIAMI - July 29, 2010 - Ira Leesfield, founder and managing partner of the Florida trial law firm Le...
Marlins trade Cantu to Rangers People familiar with the situation say the Florida Marlins are working to finalize a trade that would send third baseman Jorge Cantu to the Texas Rangers.
Warning: Cases of Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus are on the rise As near-record high temperatures and humidity steam West Volusia, locals are stripping down to minimal clothes to beat the heat. Highs in the mid-90s are expected to continue, with some rain over the weekend. That may put people in danger from another summer health concern: mosquito-borne illnesses ...
2010 Florida State Seminoles Preview: Five Shocking Predictions In a season where some of the best teams in the country lost the majority of their starters on offense or defense, the national media and coaches alike are preparing to place some of last year's best, right back in the top five again this year. Why? Because the pollsters think that the best teams reload. That is, until week four or five, when said teams prove that all they did was field new ...
State Urges Protection Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson says two cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) have now been detected in horses in the state and the number of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases continues to...