Big Pine Key NewsLocal news for Big Pine Key, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Colombian Military Tricks Guerrillas into Freeing Hostages- July 10, 2008 In a daring rescue Wednesday, the Colombian military freed 15 hostages held for years by leftist guerrillas, including Ingrid Betancourt, the former Colombian presidential candidate, three Floridians working ...http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/colombian-military-tricks-guerrillas-int... Freed hostage with Florida ties can get married, meet children- July 8, 2008 After more than five years at gunpoint, Keith Stansell can begin the life that was stunted when his plane went down in a Colombian jungle -- including helping to plan his wedding.http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/freed-hostage-with-florida-ties-can-get-... Miami Celebrates Release Of Colombian Hostages- July 7, 2008 A number of people gathered at the Colombian consulate for a vigil Wednesday night, as they rejoiced over this unprecedented story of freedom: Three americans are on their way home and each has ties here in ...http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/miami-celebrates-release-of-colombian-ho... Rescued US hostages spend July 4th with their families- July 5, 2008 Fort Sam Houston, Texas - Three U.S. hostages rescued from Colombian rebels after more than five years in captivity are said to be in good condition and learning how to live a normal life again.http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/rescued-us-hostages-spend-july-4th-with-... Hostage from Big Pine freed from FARC is back in U.S.- July 4, 2008 A Big Pine Key man is free from the jungles of Colombia and the clutches of the leftist rebel group, FARC.Marc Gonsalves, 35, an employee of Northrop Grumman, was held prisoner from Feb.http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/hostage-from-big-pine-freed-from-farc-is... US Attorney - Fifteen Indicted On Alien Smuggling Charges- July 4, 2008 R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Rear Admiral Robert S. Branham, Commander 7th Coast Guard District, U.S. Coast Guard, Anthony V. Mangione, Special Agent in ...http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/us-attorney-fifteen-indicted-on-alien-sm... Friends call rescue a miracle- July 3, 2008 Bob and Carmela Jones saw it as a miracle that Thomas Howes was free. "It's the greatest news we could have expected," Bob Jones said.http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/friends-call-rescue-a-miracle?fromrss=1 Around Florida: Cape Coral, Melbourne, St. Augustine, Pensacola, Big Pine Key- July 3, 2008 Tasting tables, growing seminars, trees and fruit sales, arts and crafts, live entertainment and a tropical hat parade are among the highlights.http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/around-florida-cape-coral-melbourne-st-a... Hostages rescued in Colombia- July 2, 2008 Two hostages with Brevard County ties have been rescued from captivity by the Colombian military.http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/hostages-rescued-in-colombia?fromrss=1 Gastesi: Libraries, social services are safe- July 2, 2008 More budget cuts to social services and the Monroe County library system are off the table for fiscal year 2008-09 but expect a tax increase, County Administrator Roman Gastesi says.The county is facing a ...http://www.topix.net/city/big-pine-key-fl/2008/07/gastesi-libraries-social-services-are-sa... |