Articles published on June 6, 2011

27,000 students leave school Tuesday
Staff report

5 US troops killed by rocket, Iraq officials say
The Associated Press

@WORK Profile: Dug Jones
By Anthony Clark Business editor

Around the region for June 7, 2011
Staff reports

Alejandra Cabrera: Extreme weather and climate change

As WUFT deals with veto, WFSU spared cuts
BY Nathan Crabbe Staff writer

Alachua County students beat state average on FCAT
By Jackie Alexander Staff writer

Annemieke Pronker-Coron: What's in a name? Don't ask
By Annemieke Pronker-Coron Special to The Sun

Angela V. Woodhull: Exploiting the elderly a lucrative practice
By Angela V. Woodhull Special to The Sun

Back Nine: UF baseball looks better than UM baseball
By Pat Dooley Staff writer

Burress leaves NY prison for uncertain NFL career
The Associated Press

Brian Fairrington, Cagle Cartoons

Cedar Key restaurant owner gets in chowder hall of fame
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Couple to climb 19,000-foot Kilimanjaro for a good cause
By Larry Truong Correspondent

County to meet on budget today
By Christopher Curry Staff writer

CDC study: Gay, bisexual teens do riskier things
The Associated Press

Does area offer slim pickings for MLB Draft?
By Jeff Barlis Staff writer

Ex-Seminole kicker is a fingerprint examiner … and coach in his spare time
By Cindy Swirko Staff writer

Ex-IMF leader pleads not guilty to sex assault
The Associated Press

Forensics expert testifies in Casey Anthony trial
The Associated Press

Fla. sued over ban of doctors asking about guns
The Associated Press

Girl facing rabies shots after otter bite on Ichetucknee
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Gator recruits selected on MLB draft's first day
By Jeff Barlis Staff writer

GPD: Suspect does not like the police
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Gas prices likely to remain stable this week
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Interlachen pedestrian critically injured by hit-and-run driver
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Jack Ohanian: We can solve nation's nuclear power problems
By Jack Ohanian Special to The Sun

Last day of school Tuesday; students released early
Staff report

Local biotech merges with Texas corporation in $12.5 million deal
By Anthony Clark Business editor

Levy County fire quadruples in size
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Lawrence Lipp: How to keep jobs in the U.S.

Lake City man dies in crash, two children injured
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Lake Okeechobee drops to lowest level since 2007
The Associated Press

Letters to the editor for June 6, 2011

Man sentenced to 30 years for pointing gun
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Morgan Freeman asks huge questions on 'Wormhole'
The Associated Press

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' jacket up for auction
The Associated Press

MTV Movie Awards show sneak peeks at future films
The Associated Press

Man arrested after two farm workers stabbed
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Millions displaced by natural disasters last year
The Associated Press

Officials: Drinking a factor in pedestrian's death Sunday night
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Olle Johansson, Sweden

Power restored to most customers after storm
By Chad Smith Staff writer

Police: Man huffed inhalant in women's restroom
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Rep. Weiner admits he sent lewd picture; won't resign
The Associated Press

Resident helps police nab men arrested for stealing credit cards
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Robert Wesolowski: Paul Ryan's plan benefits the rich

Sony unveils next-gen portable device 'Vita'
The Associated Press

Sun All-Area Boys Weightlifting Team
By Cliff Olsen Correspondent

Sun's 2011 Boys Weightlifter of the Year
By Cliff Olsen Correspondent

Santorum in White House race; 'In it to win'
The Associated Press

School's out for the summer 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
By Jackie Alexander Staff writer

Storms over Caribbean could become tropical cyclone
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Sprouts not apparently cause of E.coli outbreak
The Associated Press

Tampa teens — brother, sister — killed in shooting
The Associated Press

Taking the fun out of football
By Kevin Brockway Staff writer

UF softball burned by Sun Devils
By Jim McCurdy Correspondent

UF softball beaten by Sun Devils in Game 1 of CWS
By Jim McCurdy Correspondent

UF researchers create plastic without petroleum products
By Andrew Wyzan Correspondent

US Supreme Court turns down Snipes' appeal
The Associated Press

Wilbekin added to USA training camp
Special to Gatorsports.com

Woman injured in SUV crash
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Weekly road report for June 6
By Lise Fisher Staff writer