Iraq War vet injured in 2007 crash involving Hulk Hogan’s son is released from hospitalTAMPA, Fla. — The Iraq War veteran critically injured in a street race involving Hulk Hogan’s son has been released from a Tampa hospital two years after the car wreck. Connecticut coach’s daughter says she’s hired by The Hartford Courant to cover teamHARTFORD, Conn. — A daughter of Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma has been hired by The Hartford Courant as a freelance writer to blog about the six-time national championship team. Hogan Crash Victim Released From HospitalThe friend HULK HOGAN’s son NICK BOLLEA left brain damaged after crashing his car in August 2007 has finally been released from a Florida hospital. Infomercial king Kevin Harrington ‘thinks bigger’ as he sells Flowbees, surgical steel knivesCLEARWATER, Fla. — In a sprawling studio, Kevin Harrington is watching a TV pitchman put a shapely model through her paces on a new exercise contraption soon to be featured in a half-hour infomercial. For sale: Luxury NYC duplex where Madoff fraud came crashing down; Fla. estate also availableNEW YORK — It’s where Bernard Madoff broke down and confessed to his massive fraud, frantically wrote checks for millions of dollars as the scheme unraveled and appeared in a bathrobe to greet the FBI agents who arrested him. Art by ‘Caps for Sale’ author in Naples, Fla., and later Lincoln, Neb.GLEN HEAD, N.Y. — An exhibit of art by the late author of the beloved children’s tale “Caps for Sale” is opening Oct. 1 in Naples, Fla., and will travel to Lincoln, Neb., and to the New York City area next year. Soldondz’s ‘Life During Wartime’ assembles ‘Happiness’ characters with new castVENICE, Italy — Todd Solondz assembles the same characters from 1998’s “Happiness” but an entirely different cast for his latest film “Life During Wartime,” premiering Thursday at the Venice Film Festival. Brown Has No Regrets About Diddy Jet Ski PhotosCHRIS BROWN has defended his decision to take to the ocean on a jet ski just weeks after assaulting RIHANNA, insisting he “just wanted to have fun” and rebuild his friendship with the R&B beauty. Soul Stars Set Sail To Mark Motown’s 50thMotown soul stalwarts the FOUR TOPS, THE DRAMATICS and FREDA PAYNE will be setting sail to celebrate the record label’s 50th anniversary at the beginning of 2010. Perry - Dude Looks Like A HunterAEROSMITH rocker JOE PERRY has opened up about his passion for hunting, revealing there’s no better feeling than stalking deer in the woods near his home. Orange County Register’s owner files for bankruptcy protection in prepackaged petitionSAN FRANCISCO — The company that owns The Orange County Register in California and dozens of other newspapers on Tuesday became the latest publisher to seek bankruptcy protection, driven into financial despair by a staggering drop in advertising revenue. Media attorneys get a day to persuade appeals court that NCAA records should be releasedTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The NCAA won’t have to immediately release public records about Florida State’s appeal of an academic cheating penalty. Bad Boys 3 Coming To Cinemasproducers want to reunite WILL SMITH and MARTIN LAWRENCE for a third installment of the BAD BOYS action franchise. Astronauts hoist huge chest of drawers to space station; freezer, bedroom among cargoCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts hitched a giant chest of drawers to the international space station on Monday that contained a brand new freezer, sleeping compartment and treadmill bearing a TV comedian’s name. ESPN’s Erin Andrews tells Oprah Winfrey secretly taped nude Internet video was “nightmare”CHICAGO — ESPN reporter Erin Andrews said in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that having secretly videotaped nude footage of her distributed on the Internet was a “nightmare.” Win one for the clicker: Watching all 120 college football teams now possible on TV, InternetMILWAUKEE — Some people climb mountains or compete in triathlons. My goal: Watch one quarter of a game involving every team in major college football — all 120 teams. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. — Horror movie fans — and anyone else who likes the idea of being scared silly — will want to check out Universal theme park’s Halloween Horror Nights this fall, as a “Ripped from the Silver Screen” theme brings The Wolfman, Jigsaw and Chucky to life. Music Review: Miami’s Pitbull growls and brings the goods on his new album ‘Rebelution’Pitbull, “Rebelution” (J Records) Brazen Fla. robber snatches wallet, watch in burglary; comes back for seconds and grabs TVPENSACOLA, Fla. — Police in Florida say a burglar who made off with a man’s valuables returned to the home later and snatched what he couldn’t carry on his first trip: a 100-pound plasma-screen TV. Storms force NASA to call off Tuesday shuttle Discovery launch; will try again WednesdayCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Thunderstorms have forced NASA to call off space shuttle Discovery’s launch. NASA embraces pop culture on upcoming space shuttle flight: Comedian Colbert, Buzz LightyearCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When Discovery flies to the international space station this week, it will deliver a new treadmill named for a TV comedian and pick up a Buzz Lightyear toy. Judge: media can see but not air video from killing of Fla. couple during July home invasionPENSACOLA, Fla. — A judge has ruled that the media can watch and describe video taken from the home of a Florida couple the night they were killed in a home break-in. But they cannot air or distribute the video. Miami Dolphins’ partnership with Serena and Venus Williams to be announced TuesdayDAVIE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ partnership with Serena and Venus Williams will be announced at the team’s training complex Tuesday. Latin singer Juanes receives threats over plans to perform September concert in CubaKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Latin singer Juanes says he has received threatening internet messages since announcing he will play a concert in Cuba. APNewsBreak: Venus, Serena Williams becoming latest celebrities to own stake in Miami DolphinsMIAMI — Venus and Serena Williams have found a new sport: pro football. Bilingual rapper Pitbull, self-styled ‘Mr. 305,’ receives key to city of MiamiMIAMI — Rapper Pitbull, whose chart-climbing songs have made him a bilingual favorite, was honored Wednesday with the key to Miami — an accomplishment he said officially cemented his title as “Mr. 305.” Judge: Paris Hilton does not owe full $8.3 million sought by investors suing over movie flopMIAMI — Paris Hilton’s movie “Pledge This!” was a colossal flop, but a Miami judge says she won’t have to pay more than $8 million because of it. New Dolphins CEO Mike Dee cites ‘untapped passion’ of fans as he seeks big attendance increaseDAVIE, Fla. — Mike Dee knows his Miami Dolphins’ history, going back to their first game as an AFL expansion team 43 years ago, when Joe Auer returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Meet Nick Hazel, Florida’s go-to guy on foreclosure ‘trash outs’GROVELAND, Fla. —393 Ed Douglas Road was a hot potato now, not a home — just another ghost property in the resale pipeline with curtainless windows, a yard populated by fire ants and weeds, and the telltale flier taped to the front door: “U.S. Government Property.” Nick Hazel, Florida’s go-to guy on foreclosure ‘trash outs’ has seen it allGROVELAND, Fla. —393 Ed Douglas Road was a hot potato now, not a home — just another ghost property in the resale pipeline with curtainless windows, a yard populated by fire ants and weeds, and the telltale flier taped to the front door: “U.S. Government Property.” Reservations open Aug. 11 for Epcot Food & Wine eventsLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The 14th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Festival runs for six weeks beginning Sept. 25 at Walt Disney World Resort, but booking for some of the most popular reservation-only events opens later this month. Travel briefsLeaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison County How a superstar Miami real estate agent went from boom to bust, and seeks a new boomMIAMI — It’s the perfect Miami morning at Carlos Justo’s penthouse — warm and bright, with luxury yachts powering through the sparkling blue Atlantic Ocean some 30 stories below. Teens party on as families cut thousands off budgets to host coming-of-age celebrationsMIAMI — For a generation of girls, coming of age during the recession calls for a celebration that can be as much DIY as it is mini-wedding. Fla. town manager fired over porn star wife says they’re leaving town with ‘heads held high’FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The administrator of a southwest Florida beach town who was fired because his wife is an adult film actress says he is leaving town but doesn’t plan legal action. |
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