Jamie Ahale lifts Illinois-Chicago past San Diego 89-83

Jamie Ahale had a career-high 23 points and Tarkus Ferguson added 22 as Illinois-Chicago topped San Diego 89-83 on Monday in the Boca Raton Beach Classic.

Karlis Silins hits 1 of 2 foul shots and Florida Atlantic sinks UIC

Karlis Silins’ free throw with a second left gave Florida Atlantic a 71-70 win over UIC on Sunday in a Boca Raton Beach Classic contest.

St. Hilaire lifts Jacksonville St over Chicago St 71-62

Derek St. Hilaire scored a career-high 22 points as Jacksonville State got past Chicago State 71-62 in the Emerald Coast Classic on Friday.

Champagnie has 21 Pitt tops Northwestern 72-59 to win title

Justin Champagnie had 21 points to lead Pittsburgh to a 72-59 victory over Northwestern in the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game on Wednesday night.

Tampa toddler makes miracle recovery after near-drowning last week

A Tampa family is even more thankful than usual this Thanksgiving. Their toddler fell into the pool and nearly drowned, but the little girl didn’t just survive - she made a complete recovery.

Bear cub trapped in tree over tiger enclosure at Florida wildlife sanctuary

A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.

Body found in Alabama confirmed as missing Florida girl

Authorities say a body recovered in Alabama is that of a 5-year-old Florida girl who went missing earlier this month.

3 dead in Florida after car crashes into Amtrak train, authorities say

Three people were reported dead in Florida after a vehicle crashed into an Amtrak passenger train traveling from Miami to New York on Saturday night, authorities said.

Recall Alert: 86 tons of chicken fried rice may have plastic bits in it

A Mississippi company -- Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. -- is recalling more than 86 tons of chicken fried rice that may contain bits of plastic.