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. ‘Father Oprah,’ Miami priest seen in racy tabloid photos, marries longtime girlfriendMIAMI — A telegenic Miami priest known as “Father Oprah,” who left the Catholic Church amid an uproar over tabloid photos of him kissing his girlfriend on the beach, made the relationship official Tuesday, marrying the woman he was involved with for about two years. Sharon Gless is a scene-stealer as the meddlesome mom of a spy in a jam on USA’s ‘Burn Notice’NEW YORK — Sharon Gless plays women with toughness, drive and, when it counts, a comic streak. Purple Reign: Kobe Bryant, Lakers capture 15th NBA title with 99-86 win over Magic in Game 5ORLANDO, Fla. — Kobe Bryant has the NBA title he needed most — the one without Shaq. Rihanna, Chris Brown seen at NBA game _ but not togetherORLANDO, Fla. — R&B singer Chris Brown and former girlfriend Rihanna were among the celebrities in the crowd at the fourth game of the NBA Finals in Orlando. Rihanna, Chris Brown both seen at Game 4 of NBA Finals; Hulk Hogan and Tiger Woods meet beforeORLANDO, Fla. — R&B singer Chris Brown and former girlfriend Rihanna were among the celebrities in the crowd at Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Orlando. It’s Magic: Howard has 21 as Orlando gets first NBA finals win, 108-104 over Lakers in Game 3ORLANDO, Fla. — Missing for two games, Orlando found its Magic touch. Gainesville, Fla., names plaza after rock ‘n’ roll legend and former resident Bo DiddleyGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Officials in Gainesville have renamed the city’s downtown plaza after rock ‘n’ roll legend and former Florida resident Bo Diddley. USA series ‘Burn Notice’ makes Miami sunny backdrop to dark deeds, as TV show opens 3rd seasonMIAMI — Every city has its own unique pulse of life. That’s what Jeff Freilich, executive producer of the USA network series “Burn Notice,” believes. Thornton’s ex-wife defends daughter in neglect case, says she was close friend of baby’s momMIAMI — Actor Billy Bob Thornton’s estranged daughter, charged with neglect in the death of her infant goddaughter, was a longtime friend of the baby’s mother and is “very distressed” about the situation, the woman’s mother said Tuesday. Affidavit: Thornton’s daughter’s account inconsistent with injuries of child that diedOCOEE, Fla. — Billy Bob Thornton’s estranged daughter told investigators a 1-year-old girl who died in her care acted normally and ate bananas after she fell from a playpen and hit her head, according to documents released Monday. Celebrity Web site: Oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thornton charged in death of 1-year-old girlOCOEE, Fla. — The oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thornton faces charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was babysitting in October, a celebrity gossip Web site reported Sunday. Celebrity Web site: Oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thorton charged in death of 1-year-old girlOCOEE, Fla. — The oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thorton faces charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was babysitting in October, a celebrity gossip Web site reported Sunday. Rapper Tone Loc recovering after suffering apparent seizure, collapsing at concert in Fla.PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — Rapper Tone Loc, who performed the 1980s hits “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina,” was released from the hospital Friday after collapsing during an outdoor concert in Florida, officials said. Authorities: Rapper Tone Loc collapses during outdoor concert in Fla. after apparent seizurePENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — Authorities say rapper Tone Loc, who performed the 1980s hits “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina,” collapsed during an outdoor concert in north Florida. Linebacker Jason Taylor rejoins Miami Dolphins after 1 season with Washington RedskinsMIAMI — Jason Taylor’s newest step has him back where he started. The dancing linebacker signed a $1.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday with the Miami Dolphins. Trustee: Madoff didn’t just run Ponzi scheme, he and family used investor funds as piggy bankNEW YORK — The credit card bill is a 30-page study in conspicuous consumption. LB Jason Taylor rejoins Miami Dolphins after 1 season with WashingtonMIAMI — Jason Taylor’s newest step has him back where he started. The dancing linebacker signed a $1.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday with the Miami Dolphins. Dolphins renaming their home Landshark Stadium as part of partnership with Jimmy BuffettMIAMI — The Miami Dolphins are renaming their home Landshark Stadium as part of a partnership with singer Jimmy Buffett. Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Donald ‘Ean’ Evans, 48, dies in Miss.; had played with band since 2001COLUMBUS, Miss. — Bassist Donald “Ean” Evans of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd has died of cancer at his home in Mississippi. Paris Hilton’s not-so-simple life: She’s unsure who pays her bills, prefers Letterman to LenoMIAMI — Paris Hilton may seem like the ultimate party girl, but she and her handlers swear she’s really a globe-trotting workaholic who relentlessly plugs her projects and products. Popular Miami priest out at parish, radio station after photos surface of him embracing womanMIAMI — A Miami priest known as “Father Oprah” for offering relationship advice on the archdiocese’s radio network is no longer broadcasting after photos surfaced that show him embracing a woman at a bar and at the beach, church officials said Tuesday. A-Rod homers, plays 7 innings in field, but he’s not talking on day his biography is releasedCLEARWATER, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez hit a long homer, played seven innings in the field and drew a walk off Philadelphia’s J.C. Romero on Monday in his latest extended spring training game. A day in the recession: Job hunting, a free meal, an auction - and a prayerIt’s a rainy spring morning and Tamara Ogier plants herself at a table in a Spartan room in the Atlanta federal courthouse, computer and tape recorder at hand, ready to hear another day’s stories of financial ruin. |