Articles published on August 25, 2008

Area home sales plunge
By ANTHONY CLARK Sun business editor

Around the region - Aug. 26

Authorities find pot-growing operation at Miami mall
The Associated Press

Accountant takes on IRS - and wins
The Associated Press

Convention notebook: Even Graham relegated to back of bus
New York Times Regional Media Group

Cindy McCain to visit distressed Georgia
The Associated Press

Clinton, Obama working out deal for roll call vote
The Associated Press

Congresswoman says she got no special treatment in sandbagging her home
The Associated Press

Colleges ditch cafeteria trays to save energy
The Associated Press

Davis, Thomas back at UF football practice
By Edward Aschoff Special to The Sun

Daily Fix - Aug. 26
By Robbie Andreu Sun sports writer

Eastside player picks UF volleyball
By John Patton Sun high school sports editor

Editorial: Decision day

Eight inmates escape from N.M. jail
The Associated Press

Editorial cartoon for August 25

Environmentalists blame border fence construction for flooding
The Associated Press

Fla. SAT scores change little, still below national average
The Associated Press

Flood warning in effect for Santa Fe River
Sun staff report

Fla. denies claim for insurance rate boost
The Associated Press

Four tornadoes touch down near Denver
The Associated Press

Florida, Michigan will get full votes at national convention
The Associated Press

Gainesville jury must decide between self-defense, murder
By Lise Fisher Sun staff writer

Gustav reaches hurricane strength near Haiti
The Associated Press

Grossman not thrilled about backup role
The Associated Press

Gainesville, Ocala papers to merge news operations

Gators at the Games: Final haul is 14 medals
Special to The Sun

Gas drops 15 cents in two weeks
The Associated Press

High Springs man arrested for breaking into cars
By KAREN VOYLES Sun staff writer

How is UF faring?
By Nathan Crabbe Sun staff writer

Hollywood school to offer slot machine repair class
The Associated Press

Hawaii version 2.0?
By Dave Reardon Special to The Sun

International cartoon for August 25

Kennedy, Michelle Obama rally Democrats
The Associated Press

Kennedy rallies Dems for Obama as convention opens
The Associated Press

Kentucky to get electric car plant
The Associated Press

Man sentenced in Gilchrist shooting
By Lise Fisher Sun staff writer

Man charged with running theft ring
By Lise Fisher Sun staff writer

Meyer: Gators prepping for high-flying offense
By Edward Aschoff Special to The Sun

Memories shared of bedlam at 1968 convention
By Amy Reinink Sun staff writer

Man's body found after Pensacola mobile home fire
The Associated Press

New Smyrna Beach surfer bitten by shark
The Associated Press

Nominating petitions circulated for Clinton, Obama
The Associated Press

New tropical depression forms in Caribbean
The Associated Press

New chief tries to save some of nation's worst school districts
The Associated Press

Officers arrest four in meth lab case
By Lise Fisher Sun staff writer

Ocala man pulls knife on church members for butter
The Associated Press

Obese death row inmate wants clemency for poor legal help
The Associated Press

Overworked? How to get more vacation time
The Associated Press

Pump prices decline with fuel demand
By ANTHONY CLARK and AMRITHA ALLARDI Sun staff writers

Researchers turn tongue into computer control pad
The Associated Press

Sandbags available for residents in Santa Fe River flood zone
Sun staff report

Sinkhole closes lane on I-10
Sun staff report

SEC, ESPN sign $2 billion TV deal
The Associated Press

Scouting the Warriors
By Brandon Zimmerman Sun sports writer

Sheriff makes arrest in shooting
By Lise Fisher Sun staff writer

Spikes hobbled by foot injury
By Robbie Andreu Sun sports writer

Tebow building character
By Pat Dooley Sun sports writer

Tropical Storm Gustav forms in Caribbean
The Associated Press

Teens Take Part in Mock Election

UF Computer Science Engineering building evacuated briefly
Sun staff report

UF, SFC back in the swing
By Nathan Crabbe Sun staff writer

UF announces heat initiatives for opener
Special to The Sun