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Fool's School
ETFs Demystified

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Much Ado About EPS

How much goes to grocery spending?
When Carla Chery sat down to plan her household budget, she simply calculated the average she typically spent to feed her family of four.

For The Record
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will sponsor a special praise and worship service at 4 p.m. Sunday. The program will feature Minister Phillip Brown of New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry. Colors are green and white.

Emergency volunteers needed
The Fire/Rescue Department's Community Emergency Response Team program in Palm Coast is searching for volunteers to train as emergency responders.

North Beach Neighbors: Horticulture agent offers advice
Joe Sewards, multi-county horticulture agent, discussed Florida Friendly Landscaping, at the March

Wild Weekend
The Musical Comedians

Event calendar
Culture

Theatre
The Woman Rebel

Art 2
St. Augustine Art Association

Spring Festivals
Spring is almost here and it's prime-time festival season! From seafood to ribs, Bluegrass to the blues, fine art to handmade crafts, area festivals feature something for almost everyone. Slather on some sunscreen, wear comfortable shoes and bring a little cash to enjoy a cool beverage. Here's the list so far ... more will be added soon. (This weekend's festivals are on the center pages of Compass.)

Spacey to get arts award
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is getting another honor.

Music
Artie Shaw

Outdoor Adventures
St. Augustine Eco Tours

Free jazz

Art
PICTURING FLORIDA SHOW

Every sip you take: Singer Sting now sells wine
ROME (AP) -- After singing of "Fields of Gold," British rock star Sting is tending fields of grapes as he prepares to market red wine made at his country estate in Tuscany.

St. Patty's Day events
Tale Tellers

Go & Do

Benefit Events

Lawyer takes on Hogan
CLEARWATER -- An attorney for Hulk Hogan's wife got into a verbal sparring match with the former professional wrestler outside a courtroom and asked if Hogan was going to wrestle him.

The Miracle Worker
illiam Gibson's "The Miracle Worker" -- the electrifying true story of how 20-year-old Annie Sullivan, herself virtually blind, led a 7-year old deaf-blind-mute child, Helen Keller, into light and life - has opened on the Limelight Theatre stage for sixteen performances through April 5.

Review: 'Witch Mountain' ditches charm for noise
If you grew up in the 1970s, you probably have some fond moviegoing memory of "Escape to Witch Mountain."

Any good news?
It's been the absolute doldrums in the news recently. You can't pick up the paper or switch on the TV without thinking to yourself, "Is there such a thing as a fourth world country? I bet my dollar could go a long way there."

'Edge of Love' is visually over the top
Somewhere, buried deep down, there are probably some real emotions and honest moments to be had in "The Edge of Love." They're hard to find, though, smothered beneath self-aware, hyperstylized visuals and corny, old-fashioned melodrama.

Yummy seafood & live music
Annual Lions Club Seafood Festival this weekend

Mysteries of the Great Lakes

Dinner and a Movie: 'Play the Game'
he Gypsy Cab Company's Independent Film Series, better known as Dinner and a Movie, continues March 30 with "Play the Game." Directed and written by Marc Fienberg, the film is an original comedy with twists and turns. A young ladies man, David teaches his dating tricks to his lonely, widowed grandfather, and plays his best mind games to meet the woman of his dreams. As David's games begin to fail him, Grandpa quickly transforms into the Don Juan of the nursing home. Slowly, the teacher becomes the student, and it's up to Grandpa to teach David that the best way to win the game of love is not to play the game at all.

Things to Do
SCENIC CRUISE

Go & Do
* Theater night: Pedro Menendez Theater Arts Department will present this year's International Thespian Society's Showcase, with students performing duet and ensemble scenes, musical theater numbers and a one-act play. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door of the Menendez Performing Arts Center, 600 State Road 206. The event starts at 7 p.m. and will serve as a fundraiser for an upcoming trip to the state thespian festival in Tampa.

Night Owl Cinema
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre offers free outdoor movies during its Night Owl Cinema series. On March 27, "Neverending Story" (PG) will be on screen.

Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson was born to be a country music legend. His childhood plays like a typical country song filled with heartache and tough lessons. Born in Texas in 1933 to Myrle and Ira Nelson (his father was a mechanic and a pool hall owner), Willie and his sister, Bobbie, were raised by their paternal grandparents who encouraged them to play music. Willie began writing songs in elementary school and played in bands as a teenager. After high school, he served a short stint in the Air Force, but Willie couldn't escape his passion for music.

Palm Coast boutique puts on fashion show
Spring fashions and giveaways of St. Augustine's Forever Young perfume are highlights of this noontime luncheon show at Barbara Jean's Restaurant in Palm Coast on March 25.

Michelle Obama
First, everyone was talking about how Michelle Obama was bringing more fashion to the White House with insider labels and youthful looks.

Tip of the Week

Plant clinics today

Tip of the Week
Fertilizing

Q & A
Q. I have a bed of Asiatic jasmine that has some weeds in it. Can I use a string trimmer to cut back the weeds?

Learn to go Green
The first day of spring calls for a celebration so you're invited to our Community Open House, March 20. Learn about environmentally sound building practices and stroll through the Community Gardens and Arboretum at the St. Johns County Extension Office.

Time-sharing is not original with humans
The Great Horned Owl, tiger of the skies, is a lousy nest builder. Two twigs and a piece of moss is its idea of a nest. Consequently, every year Great Horned Owl eggs fall and smash up on the ground.

Azaleas: Long live the queen
PALATKA -- When landscapes are at their bleakest point in winter, suddenly there'a burst of color as the queen of the garden -- azaleas -- comes into her own.

Pick up caladiums bulbs today
You can pick up your Pilot Club of St. Augustine caldium bulb order, 9 a.m. to noon, today, at Watson Realty, U.S. 1 South.

New orchid growers

Water exercises good for arthritis
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have arthritis in both knees. I'd exercise, but I'm afraid of making the knees worse than they are now. My neighbor is into water exercise, and she says it would be the perfect exercise for me. Do you agree? -- B.W.

Mom to fight order against home schooling
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Home-school groups and conservatives across the country are infuriated by a Wake County judge's declaration that he will make a North Raleigh mother stop teaching her children at home and send them to public schools.

Obama plays down economic crisis
WASHINGTON -- Confronting misgivings, even in his own party, President Barack Obama mounted a stout defense of his blueprint to overhaul the economy Thursday, declaring the national crisis is "not as bad as we think" and his plans will speed recovery.

National Report
Barbara Bush leaves hospital after surgery

National Report
Philanthropist Leonore Annenberg dies at 91

Free funeral offered in exchange for work
NEW YORK -- A New York City funeral director is offering a deal to die for.

Attorney pulls out of Treasury job
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Democratic source says a prominent New York attorney has withdrawn from consideration for the No. 2 job at the Treasury Department, the second person to withdraw from consideration for the post. The Democratic source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because it involved personnel matters, said that H. Rodgin Cohen had asked to have his name removed from consideration for the job of deputy Treasury secretary.

Man caught in HOV lane with dummy
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Hey, dummy! Buckle up.

Minn. boy, 16, hands out $11,000 from ditch
MINNEAPOLIS -- A Minnesota teen got to play high roller for a day after finding a plastic bag containing $18,000 in a highway ditch, and he gave away thousands of dollars to classmates on Tuesday before authorities got involved.

World Report
Italy dig unearths 'vampire' in Venice

Madoff in jail, awaits sentencing
NEW YORK -- At the end of a tense, 75-minute court session, Bernard Madoff was no longer the accused, but the convicted, and at mid-day Thursday he found himself in a jail cell, far from his plush Upper East Side apartment.

Obama touts new economic model
WASHINGTON -- Turning more upbeat, President Barack Obama said Friday his administration is working to create a "post-bubble" model for solid economic growth once the recession ends. He said that means the days of overheated housing markets and "people maxing out on their credit cards" are over.

Airport goes international
A 19-passenger plane sat parked on the St. Augustine Airport taxiway on Friday afternoon as the passengers, just arrived from the Bahamas, cycled through the airport's new customs office.

McDonald's unveils new coffee style
McDonald's will be offering something new when the restaurant opens at Epic Village.

Correction
The Neighbors column that ran on Thursday was written by North Beaches correspondents Jim and Elaine Dilbeck, not as reported.

Common questions answered
Q: Where do embryonic stem cells come from?

Control board puts issues on hold
A number of juicy issues were on the agenda Thursday for Anastasia Mosquito Control District, but none of them got heard.

Vehicle Catches Fire
St. Johns County firefighters douse a van with water at about 12 p.m. Thursday after it caught fire on the shoulder of U.S. 1 North. Fire Rescue spokesman Jeremy Robshaw said a prospective buyer was test-driving the Ford and was southbound, heading back to the dealership, when smoke started coming through the air-conditioning vents. He pulled over and got out, then the fire started, Robshaw said. Investigators were looking into what caused the fire, but Robshaw said it apparently started in the engine. By PHIL WHITLEY, Special to The Record

Multiplex opens May 1
The halls of the 52,000-square-feet Epic Theatre being built on Rolling Hills Drive rang this week with the noises of power tools and workmen, but plug your ears and close your eyes and you can almost smell popcorn.

For The Record
ABC's "Wife Swap" celebrates the 100th episode on ABC at 8 p.m. today. Last October, ABC asked viewers to help celebrate the 100th episode by voting for favorite families from past episodes, The winners will be the psychic, performing arts-loving Silvers from St. Augustine, spotlighting psychic mom Sheree Silver; and the storm-chasing, science-obsessed Heene family from Colorado.

Hammill to serve 3 years
A St. Augustine man, whose reckless driving on his birthday last summer caused an accident that killed his friend, has been sentenced to three years in prison for vehicular homicide.

Concert hall opens in PV
St. Johns County has the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elkton for entertainment. Now add one more: Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Lane Closures
The following lane closures are scheduled:

For mom, hope for son
Jason Armitage, 18, has been paralyzed since he was 7 years old, when he was injured playing soccer.

City celebrates Archaeology Month
City Archeologist Carl Halbirt and Assistant Archaeologist Melissa Dezendorf are celebrating archaeology month in March at the St. Augustine & St. John's County Visitor's Information Center.

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Hugh A. Kirton
Memorial services for Hugh A. Kirton, 92, of St. Augustine, who passed away on March 4, 2009, in Miami, Fla., will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.

Kim Ann Murzynsky
Kim Ann Murzynsky, 41, passed away quietly at her home on March 9, 2009 after a brief illness.

Lula Mae McGriff
Lula Mae McGriff, 101, passed away on March 11, 2009. She was born In Hazlehurst, Ga., but has been a resident of St. Augustine, Fla., for over 60 years.

Clara A. Tillman-Burgess
Clara A. Tillman-Burgess, of St. Augustine, passed on March 6, 2009, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Deacon Adolphus McDaniel
Deacon Adolphus McDaniel, 74, of Green Cove Springs, Fla., died March 2, 2009, at Orange Park Medical Center. Mr. McDaniel was a native of Madison, Fla. He was a custodian at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs and a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and an usher.

Olga Fotiou
Olga Fotiou died March 11, 2009, at the home of Louis and Constance Gaitanis.

Mariann E. Grosenbaugh
Mariann E. Grosenbaugh, 61, passed away March 9, 2009. She was a lady of principles, standards and love of family. She was a loving soulmate and best friend to her husband. She was employed during the '80s and '90s by Tree of Life.

Mariann E. Grosenbaugh
Mariann E. Grosenbaugh, 61, passed away March 9, 2009. She was a lady of principles, standards and love of family. She was a loving soulmate and best friend to her husband. She was employed during the '80s and '90s by Tree of Life.

Richard A. Hestbeck
Richard A. Hestbeck passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at age 59. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. this afternoon at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with The Rev. Craig Eby, officiating. Donations in his memory can be made to: American Cancer Society, St. Johns County Unit, 2850 Isabella Blvd., #20, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.

Walter Grant "Buck" Smith
Walter Grant "Buck" Smith, 99, of Lithonia, Ga., died March 7, 2009 at his daughter's home in Lithonia. Mr. Smith was a native of Hastings, Fla., and had resided in Lithonia. He had worked in construction and was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church of Hastings. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and had worked on the Steward Board and the finance committee at his church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie McClavin Smith, and 14 siblings.

Limbaugh and Coulter made for each other

Letter: Different viewpoints shouldn't be censored
Editor: To censor the press by demanding a columnist be removed because of political correctness or views that differ from ones own is shallow thinking, precludes freedom of speech and is contrary to our constitution. We should always welcome open discourse -- no matter how unpleasant.

Disabilities and delusions
In hard times a man must consider new options, and right now I'm thinking about going on disability.

Underage drinking: Zero tolerance
Sheriff David Shoar launched a countywide campaign Wednesday against underage drinking, open house parties and the adults who put alcohol within reach of teenagers.

Asks readers to ponder questions

Sowell: Subsidizing bad decisions
Now that the federal government has decided to bail out homeowners in trouble, with mortgage loans up to $729,000, that raises some questions that ought to be asked, but are seldom being asked.

Recent issues are worthy of comment

Letter: Story ignored transient's plight
Editor: Everywhere I went on March 5 people were talking about your front page article, "Sign of the Times." The image of an attractive woman in business attire holding a professionally printed sign reading "Quality Admin Seeks Work!" hit home with many, including me. It was shocking to see a middle class woman standing at an intersection waving a sign that asked for help. But something else shocked me even more.

Park Now freebie goes over well
When St. Augustine City Comptroller Mark Litzinger said the city would give a free Park Now card to customers who paid their water bills in March, it seemed a novel way to get the bills paid on time. And to get people acquainted with the new parking system, free of charge.

Letter: Coulter's abrasiveness gets attention to issues
Editor: I read on Saturday three angry letters to the editor recommending that you drop syndicated columnist Ann Coulter from your newspaper.

What others say: Banks
The (Nashville) Tennessean, on nationalizing America's banks:

Police Report

Fatal crash
Fatal crash: A 61-year-old Palm Coast man died Thursday night after he lost control of his motorcycle, drove into the grass median and overturned several times.

Police Reports
Police Reports

Graham: God will never give up on you
Q: I haven't been a Christian very long, and I have some bad habits left over from my old days that I just can't seem to break. Is God going to give up on me and take away my salvation? I hope not, but I'm not making much progress. -- Z.N.

Liturgy to honor Sisters
The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine will host the celebration of Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. Thursday, the Solemnity of St. Joseph. At this liturgy, the Sisters of St. Joseph will be honored for their ministry and presence in St. Augustine and in the state.

Traveling street ministry grand opening set
Jesus' Ministries International, a traveling street ministry outreach located at 255 W. King St., will host a grand opening Monday. The ministries is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. offering what is described as a sharing of the "love of God and a caring ear." Refreshments will be served during the open house.

New Mt. Moriah marking its 84th anniversary
The New Mt. Moriah Christian Ministry will celebrate its 84th anniversary, at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Church builder
Henry Flagler is paying a visit to Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St., March 20.

Religion notes
Seminar concluding

Delight in apparel, appetite
The Ladies Guild of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church is sponsoring a fashion show and a "spectacular" brunch, featuring Peach Bellini's, beginning at 10 a.m. April 25.

McGovern to speak
Former U.S. Sen. George S. McGovern will be the featured speaker at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. His topic is "Ending Hunger in Our Time."

Lenten services, concerts continue
Rodney Cleveland is the Minister of Music at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville, will be featured at the 12:15 p.m. Wednesday Lenten Concert at memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St. There is no admission charge, but contributions are welcome.

What's behind those worship songs?
Lindsay Terry, Ph.D., has recently written "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever: The Stories Behind 100 of the World's Most Popular Worship Songs." The book, published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tenn., was written after interviewing the songwriters concerning their songs. It can be obtained from Barnes and Noble or online.

Local Watch 2
Five county high school boys basketball players will play in the LBF Stats Boys Senior Showcase North-South All-Star game on Saturday in Jacksonville.

FSU outlasts Ga. Tech in ACC tourney opener
ATLANTA -- Derwin Kitchen scored the go-ahead layup with 7.7 seconds left as No. 22 Florida State beat Georgia Tech 64-62 on Friday to deny the Yellow Jackets a second straight ACC tournament upset.

NFL: Rams release 7-time Pro Bowl WR Holt
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams released wide receiver Torry Holt on Friday, parting ways with one of the last remaining holdovers from their "Greatest Show on Turf" glory days.

UGA on the spot after disappointing season
ATHENS, Ga. -- The Georgia Bulldogs head into spring practice coming off another 10-win season and savoring one of the top recruiting classes in the country.

Passing a Test
Things look quite a bit different for Destiney Passmore and the Menendez softball team now.

Today on TV
Today on TV

Rangers' Hamilton hopes next chapter won't include him
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- During a hunting trip in Nebraska this winter, far from the spotlight of last season's Midsummer Classic, Josh Hamilton finally had a chance to contemplate all that had happened.

NHL: Flames, Devils win
NEWARK, N.J. -- Martin Brodeur had an easy 26-save performance in the New Jersey Devils' 5-2 victory over Phoenix.

Local Watch
Clemson baseball player Kyle Parker (Bartram Trail) broke out of a season-long slump with a two-run homer as the Tigers beat Wake Forest 4-1 in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday. Parker drove in three runs. He was in a 6-for-44 stretch before his three hits. For local baseball and softball player updates, see page 4B. ...

NBA: Sixers win their final game at Spectrum
PHILADELPHIA -- The 76ers took Dr. J up on his challenge to beat the Bulls one last time at the Spectrum.

NCAA selection process run by politics
The Big Ten doesn't deserve eight NCAA Tournament invitations. No conference does.

Shaky Return
DORAL -- Tiger Woods returned to stroke play for the first time since winning the U.S. Open, and so much of it felt familiar except for the leaderboard at Doral.

Upsets all over: Pitt, Oklahoma, KU fall
NEW YORK -- Freshman Devin Ebanks scored a career-high 20 points to lead scrappy West Virginia to a 74-60 upset of No. 2 Pittsburgh on Thursday night, knocking out the defending Big East tournament champions and advancing to the semifinals for the second straight season.

UConn, Syracuse play 6-OT game for the ages
NEW YORK -- The freight elevator opened and Syracuse players Jonny Flynn and Paul Harris wobbled in, physically and mentally exhausted, heading for a bus to the team hotel.

Golf: Mickelson leads at Doral; Woods falls behind
DORAL -- The CA Championship looks like any other big golf tournament held over the last nine months.

Women's Top 25: Stanford advances in Pac-10 tourney
LOS ANGELES -- Nnemkadi Ogwumike had 15 points and Lindy La Rocque added a career-high 12 to lead No. 2 Stanford past Arizona 77-46 in a quarterfinal game of the Pac-10 tournament Friday night.

Local: SAHS, Menendez split in tennis
Hilliard scored both runs in the first running in a 2-1 win over St. Joseph in baseball on Friday night. Zach Smith had a strong outing on the mound, striking out 12 and allowing just two hits for the Flashes (2-7). Dustin Whitman singled in Michael Curet for the Flashes lone run. Mitch Pospyhalla added a double, while Silas Tanner, Shane D'Errico, and Mike Mignon all singled.

Top 25: Maryland shocks Wake
ATLANTA -- Tyler Hansbrough scored 28 points and made a disputed defensive stop in the final seconds as No. 1 North Carolina avoided an upset at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, holding off Virginia Tech 79-76 on Friday.

Local Watch 2
Flagler College men's basketball player Ben De La Cruz was selected to the Daktronics NCAA Division II Men's Basketball All-South Region Second Team. De La Cruz, a senior center, is the first member of a Flagler team to earn All-Region honors as a Division II school. Flagler is in its first full year of Division II membership.

National: Lakers clinch playoff spot
SAN ANTONIO -- The Los Angeles Lakers are the West's first team in the playoffs. Kobe Bryant made sure of it.

Auburn knocks Florida out
TAMPA -- Korvotney Barber had 12 points, 10 rebounds and a huge dunk in the final minute to help Auburn beat Florida 61-58 Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Tickets, attention a tough sell for Rays
PORT CHARLOTTE -- Talk about poor timing, now that the Tampa Bay Rays are winning they have to sell tickets through the biggest recession in decades.

Nease back on track
Two weeks ago when the Nease baseball team was mercy ruled by St. Augustine, coach Travis Chapman said his team was searching for some positive spark to change its fortune.

With Larkin at helm, U.S. preps for P. Rico
MIAMI -- Barry Larkin will pinch hit as manager Saturday for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, and he says he'd be interested in a full-time job as a skipper.

Former Jags WR gets out of trouble
HOUSTON -- A judge dismissed DWI and possession of marijuana charges against free-agent receiver Reggie Williams on Friday.

MLB: Manny back in action
Manny Ramirez had the jitters when he stepped into the batter's box for the first time this spring -- just not for the same reason as most players.

MLB: Manny shrugs off criticism; Santana feeling better
Johan Santana and Troy Percival gave fans a glimpse of their overpowering pitches in their injury-delayed returns to the mound.

National: Former Yankee accused of hitting woman
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A woman filed a complaint against former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams for allegedly hitting her at a nightclub while she took his picture. Officer Angel Nazario said the woman claimed Williams snatched the camera, damaged it and hit her in the face.

Local: Ponte Vedra tops Nease in softball
Ponte Vedra had six extra-base hits and used another solid defensive performance to beat Nease 6-0 in softball on Thursday.

A new spot for FSU
ATLANTA -- Void of the pressure that accompanied each of the last six Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament appearances, the Florida State basketball team spent part of Thursday soaking up the atmosphere inside the Georgia Dome.

Local Watch
Bartram Trail girls soccer player Bri Swift has verbally committed to the University of North Florida. Swift, a midfielder, is a junior. All verbal commitments are non-binding until an athlete signs a national letter of intent. Swift had 26 goals and 21 assists last season for the 24-1-3 Bears. Her sister Katelin plays for the Ospreys. Bri Swift becomes the second member of the Class of 2011 to commit to UNF. Menendez star Lauren Hopfensperger has already committed to the Ospreys. ...

Florida rolls past Arkansas
TAMPA -- Walter Hodge scored 16 points, Dan Werner added 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Florida beat Arkansas 73-58 on Thursday night in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Ford makes best of bearish economy
Brian Wolfe has learned to live with less and, hopefully, make it work.

Local events
LOCAL EVENTS

NFL: Cowboys move past T.O.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says drafting a wide receiver isn't a priority this year, even after the departure of Terrell Owens.

Space station has close call
WASHINGTON -- The near-hit of space junk Thursday was a warning fired shot across the bow of the international space station, experts said. There's likely more to come in the future.

Ex-worker: FPL put employee safety second
MIAMI -- A former top operator for Florida Power & Light resigned because he believed the company put production before safety in the aftermath of a massive power outage in South Florida, according to court documents and the man's resignation letter.

One Fantasy 5 player wins all
TALLAHASSEE. (AP) -- One winner of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $238,605.76, the Florida Lottery said Thursday.

Officer shoots self with colleague's gun
PORT ORANGE-- Port Orange authorities say a central Florida police officer accidentally shot himself while dismantling a colleague's gun.

Injured workers cost Florida $100M a year
TALLAHASSEE (AP) -- Florida is spending $100 million a year to pay claims from thousands of injured state workers, and the amount go could go higher.

Fla. teen helps dad find job on YouTube
BRANDON (AP) -- When Ben Gullett saw a businessman carrying a sign in Tampa that said he was looking for work, he got an idea to help his own father's job prospects.

NASA sets launch for Sunday
ORLANDO -- Space shuttle Discovery has been cleared to make a second launch attempt to the international space station at 7:43 p.m. on Sunday, NASA announced Friday.

Experts forecast revenue declines
TALLAHASSEE -- Lawmakers got the bad financial news most were expecting Friday when state economists said they now expect general revenues to be down about $1 billion in the current budget year and nearly $2.4 billion in the next one compared to estimates made just four months ago.

Protect sea turtles: 3 groups intend to sue feds
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) -- Three environmental groups said Thursday they intend to sue the federal government over claims it violated the Endangered Species Act by failing to meet a deadline to complete reviews of rare sea turtles.

Tourist with Alzheimer's believed dead in Florida
RUSKIN -- Florida authorities believe they have found the remains of a 75-year-old tourist from England who disappeared from a relative's home this week in the Tampa area.

Deputies search new areas for Haleigh
SATSUMA (AP) -- Deputies in north Florida are searching new areas for a 5-year-old girl who has been missing for more than a month.

Audit: Economy killing lottery sales
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Lottery sales are going flat, a legislative audit reported Thursday.

Japan protests N Korea's rocket launch plan
SEOUL, South Korea -- An angry Japan hinted Friday it could down an incoming North Korean rocket, but analysts dismissed the talk as bluster and said the communist country will go ahead with a planned April launch with little fear of the consequences.

World Report
Pope expresses regret for Bishop furor

Shoe thrower gets 3 years
BAGHDAD -- An Iraqi court Thursday sentenced television journalist Muntathar al Zaidi to three years in prison for throwing his shoes at former U.S. President George W. Bush.

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