UF moves up to No. 4 – The Florida Gators keep climbing in the college football polls, moving up six spots to No. 4 in the Associated Press rankings and five spots in the USA Today coaches poll to No. 6 on Sunday. The Gators improved to 5-0 overall and 4-0 in the SEC with Saturday’s dominating 14-6 win over previously No. 4 LSU, which fell to No. 9 in the AP poll. The Gainesville Sun
Chavez re-elected as Venezuelan president, defeating Capriles – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has secured six more years in office after defeating his opponent in a closely watched presidential election that both candidates described as a historic vote. Chavez, who has been president since 1999, overcame an energetic challenge from opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski, according to results released late Sunday. CNN
Tampa Tribune sold to Revolution Capital Group for $9.5 million – Tampa Tribune owner Media General has announced it has completed sale of the newspaper to a privately-funded investment firm for $9.5 million. The company, Revolution Capital Group, does not seem to own any other media products; instead, its website lists a medical apparel company a software firm and a ribbon manufacturer among its other properties. The Tampa Bay Times
Cooler, drier air rolling through this week – A series of cold fronts traveling in from the northwest will drag some cooler and drier air into the Gainesville area this week. While temperatures will not decline dramatically this week, the decline in relative humidity should make a noticeable difference. The Gainesville Sun
Voter fraud complaint filed against Fla. Democrats – State law enforcement officials are reviewing allegations of voter registration fraud against the Florida Democratic Party. The Florida Department of State on Friday confirmed that it has forwarded complaints about voter registration fraud that have been filed against the Democrats, as well as two other groups – the Florida New Majority Education Fund and La Raza/Democracia USA. The Miami Herald






















