Hulk Hogan and his wife reach Fla. divorce case settlement, end months of bitter accusationsCLEARWATER, Fla. — Hulk Hogan and his wife have finally reached a settlement in their divorce case. Billy Bob Thornton’s daughter freed on bail from Florida jailWASHINGTON - Billy Bob Thornton’s estranged “babysitter” daughter, Amanda Brumfield, has been granted bail, two months after her arrest for allegedly neglecting a child who died in her care. Blake gets bases-loaded single in 9th, Dodgers beat Marlins 4-3LOS ANGELES — Casey Blake blooped a bases-loaded single with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Florida Marlins 4-3 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games. Singer Nelly Furtado finds fresh linguistic inspiration for all-Spanish record ‘Mi Plan’MIAMI — Nelly Furtado admits that writing her new, all-Spanish album, “Mi Plan,” wasn’t in her plans at all after finishing a hectic tour to promote her last chart-topping record. Friends concerned about John Travolta’s healthLOS ANGELES - Friends of Hollywood actor John Travolta are concerned over the health of the reclusive star. Sculpture of naked family turns heads at Florida shopping mall; PTA asks parents to complainDELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Parents in Florida are complaining about a sculpture of a nude family outside a shopping center west of Delray Beach. Cirque du Soleil founder steals space show, promises no fire-eating during his fall flightCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A former stiltwalker and fire-eater stole NASA’s show Thursday, saying he’ll be “like a kid in a candy store” experimenting with zero-gravity tricks on his upcoming tourist trip to the international space station. Cirque du Soleil founder steals space show, previews station trip while astronauts work on labCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A former stiltwalker and fire-eater stole NASA’s show Thursday, saying he’ll be “like a kid in a candy store” experimenting with zero-gravity tricks on his upcoming tourist trip to the international space station. Cirque du Soleil founder steals space show, previews mission while astronauts work on labCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A former stiltwalker and fire-eater is stealing NASA’s space show. Murals by Brazilian artist Carybe open in Miami airport after narrowly escaping destructionMIAMI — In almost 30 years as a baggage porter at Kennedy International Airport in New York, Darren Hoggard spent slow days gazing at the scenes on the walls of the American Airlines terminal. Miami Dolphins to make ‘major announcement’ about deal with Marc Anthony; details unclearMIAMI — Marc Anthony is the latest celebrity musician to join forces with the Miami Dolphins. Grammy-winning reggaeton stars Wisin & Yandel to donate $25,000 to help build homes in MiamiMIAMI BEACH — Fresh off the success of their latest album, Grammy-winning reggaeton stars Wisin & Yandel are donating $25,000 to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami. A year later, saga of Fla. mom accused of killing girl fascinates public with twists, turnsORLANDO, Fla. — The story of a Florida mom accused of killing her 2-year-old girl has become a soap opera of sorts over the last year, with plot twists and turns. MJ’s death investigation seeks info on anaesthetic propofolLONDON - Officials investigating Michael Jackson’s death have sought information from the maker of the powerful anaesthetic propofol as part of their probe. MJ’s ‘putrid’ perfume set to hit UK shelvesLONDON - Bottles of late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s yet unreleased “putrid” perfume may soon hit the shelves in UK markets. Feds contact maker of drug in Jackson probe; company issues limited recall of propofolLOS ANGELES — A maker of the potent anesthetic propofol found in Michael Jackson’s home has been contacted by federal officials investigating the pop star’s death and has recalled tens of thousands of vials of the drug after two tainted lots sickened dozens of patients. India-born Pittsburgh Pirates farmhand gets first win in Gulf Coast LeagueLAKELAND, Fla. — Pittsburgh Pirates farmhand and reality show contestant Rinku Singh earned his first win Monday in the second game of a Gulf Coast League doubleheader. Liz Balmaseda’s fictional debut steals from headlines with identity theft, drugs and justice“Sweet Mary” (Atria Books Hardcover, 242 pages, $24.99), by Liz Balmaseda: Real estate agent and single mom Mary Guevara is preparing for work when U.S. marshals suddenly show up at her door. Hilton slams allegations of failing to promote movie in court
Taller men ‘make more money’WASHINGTON - Taller men are able to earn more money than their shorter counterparts, according to a study. Folk ballad hero has lived a country song and is ready to write a new verseBARTOW, Fla. — Christopher Daniel Gay’s life has been one long, sad country song, the latest verse written when he bolted from a sheriff’s deputy at a Waffle House on his way to jail. Hanley Ramirez homers in Florida’s 5-3 win over PiratesMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez homered and Andrew Miller pitched effectively into the seventh inning, leading the Florida Marlins to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Former aspiring cricket players make pro baseball debuts after winning Indian reality showMIAMI — Two former aspiring cricket players who won a reality show in India have made their professional baseball debuts. Travel probe clears SC gov, spokesman says he’ll spend weekend in Fla. mending marriageCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Mark Sanford used no taxpayer money to see his Argentine mistress during two visits to her country and three meetings in New York, South Carolina law enforcement agents said Thursday. Cast of 11th ‘Big Brother’ includes neuroscientist, bikini model, mixed martial arts fighterLOS ANGELES — Chima Simone couldn’t think of a better place to spend the recession than the “Big Brother” house. Florida tour finds mix of fun, oddities and pop culture history among its thousands of barsMIAMI — Where else but Florida could a place like Jimbo’s exist? Sarasota’s rich circus history always on display at Ringling museumSARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota and the circus became forever linked more than 70 years ago when John Ringling decided to move the headquarters of his “Greatest Show on Earth” to the lovely Gulf Coast city where he spent his winters. Autopsy planned for TV pitchman Billy Mays after he’s found dead at Florida homeTAMPA, Fla. — Television viewers knew him as the OxiClean guy: the bearded, boisterous pitchman on commercials airing hundreds of times a week nationwide. “Hi. Billy Mays here,” he would begin, before showing off his latest cleaning product or gadget. TV pitchman Billy Mays, known for hawking cleaning products, found dead at Florida homeTAMPA, Fla. — Billy Mays, the burly, bearded television pitchman whose boisterous hawking of products such as Orange Glo and OxiClean made him a pop-culture icon, has died. He was 50. Police: TV pitchman Billy Mays, known for hawking cleaning products, found dead at Fla. homeTAMPA, Fla. — Billy Mays, the burly, bearded television pitchman known for his boisterous hawking of products such as Orange Glo and OxiClean, has died. He was 50. Bus fight over news of Michael Jackson’s death lands Fla. man in jail on assault chargeNORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida officials say one passenger chased another down the aisle of a county bus during a fight over news of Michael Jackson’s death. PGA Tour coverage continues in the UK with Eurosport dealPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour television coverage in the United Kingdom will continue under an agreement with Eurosport to broadcast the remaining tournaments on the 2009 schedule. Dolphins owner announces Gloria, Emilio Estefan take small ownership stake in Miami NFL teamMIAMI — Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, are bringing the Miami Sound Machine to the Miami Dolphins. Billy Bob Thornton’s estranged daughter indicted on murder charge in central FloridaOCOEE, Fla. — The estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton has been indicted on several charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was baby sitting in central Florida. ‘American Idol’ auditions return to Atlanta, the show’s Southern hotbed of singing talentATLANTA — When “American Idol” searches for talent, the hit TV show certainly doesn’t have a problem finding any in Atlanta. |