News Roundup

LocalsThis was a depressing weekend full of sad news and pure evil. Like this guy who killed his estranged wife and three others at a party, and then himself. [Herald]Donte Stallworth, an NFL player, hit and killed a construction worker on 195. [AP] Got an exotic pet laying around you...

By Kyle Munzenrieder

March 16, 2009

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Locals

This was a depressing weekend full of sad news and pure evil. Like this guy who killed his estranged wife and three others at a party, and then himself. [Herald]
Donte Stallworth, an NFL player, hit and killed a construction worker on 195. [AP]
Got an exotic pet laying around you don't need anymore. Call for our free kit, then mail the animal back to us in our special envelope. We'll send you a check for cash in days. Er....wait, just give it to the Metrozoo. They'll take it no questions asked. [AP]
Four trash bags full of pot were found on the side of the street in Ocala. [CBS4]

Politics

The Miami Herald is sick of seeing Bill McCollum's ugly little face on the television screen. [Herald]
Is accidental speaker of the house Larry Cretul a douchebag or a good leader for stripping Julio Robaina of his chairmanship? [Herald]
Kendrick Meek rounds up another union endorsement. [Hill]

Sports

A win against the Jazz propels Dwyane Wade to the top of the Heat's all-time scorer list. [Tribune]
Whoops, then they lost to the Sixers. [PBPost]
Your sixth ranked Miami Hurricanes baseball concern beat Duke this weekend. [Herald]
Phil Mickleson is your Doral golf champ. [Fox Sports]

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