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MIAMIMexico issues hurricane warning as Ida approaches
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Mexico has issued a hurricane warning for parts of the Yucatan Peninsula as Ida nears the popular resort town of Cancun.The Miami-based center says the warning is in effect from Playa del Carmen to Cabo Catoche, including Cancun and Cozumel.
MIAMIIda becomes hurricane as it nears Cancun, Mexico
Ida has strengthened to a hurricane over the Caribbean as it nears Cancun, Mexico.Forecaster Todd Kimberlain with the the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Ida's winds have picked up to 75 mph (120 kph).
FORT LAUDERDALEMurder case a glimpse into stresses of caretaking
The scenes seared into the minds of those who know Bobby Yurkanin differed only in place: Whether in the pool, around the dinner table or at the bowling alley, he was the 50-something man whose life had long before been handed over to the sickness of his parents. Always his father was by his side.Yurkanin moved across the country to care for his dying mother, only to do it all over as his father sank into the fog of Alzheimer's disease. When the old man grew combative, his son would calm him. When he didn't want to eat, his namesake would cajole him to take some fruit.
ORLANDONo Jackpot Winner
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were:7-32-37-46-50
TALLAHASSEEFL Lottery
These Florida lotteries were drawn on Saturday:
GAINESVILLEGators struggle on offense again, beat Vandy 27-3
Everything top-ranked Florida seemingly fixed on offense last week looked out of whack again against Vanderbilt.Tim Tebow accounted for two touchdowns - one of them on a tipped pass - Caleb Sturgis kicked two field goals and the Gators beat the Commodores 27-3 in a lackluster effort Saturday night at The Swamp.
TALLAHASSEEFlorida A&M defeats N. Carolina A&T 31-27
LeRoy Vann's punt return for a score tied two NCAA records to lead Florida A&M to a 31-27 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday.Vann's 51-yard touchdown on a punt return in the third quarter was the senior's fifth of the season and his eighth career punt return for a score. He tied both the NCAA single-season and career records, along with setting the Football Championship Subdivision record for career returns.
DAYTONA BEACHMoment, Bethune-Cookman top Hampton 27-24
Jonathan Moment ran for three touchdowns as Bethune-Cookman beat Hampton 27-24 on Saturday.Moment scored on runs of two, one and 19 yards to help the Wildcats (4-5, 3-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) win for the fourth time in their last five games. It was also their first win at home in five tries this season.
JACKSONVILLEJaguars get Smith off waivers, place Starks on IR
The Jacksonville Jaguars have been awarded safety Anthony Smith off waivers from the St. Louis Rams.To make room for Smith, the Jaguars placed cornerback Scott Starks on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
MIAMINo. 16 Miami rolls past slumping Virginia, 52-17
A defense that couldn't stop anything a week ago was suddenly airtight. An oft-injured running back had the best game of his career. And a punt returner somehow evaded seven would-be tacklers on his way to a touchdown.For No. 16 Miami, everything worked.
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