Merritt Island NewsLocal news for Merritt Island, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.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/merritt-island-fl/2008/07/freed-hostage-with-florida-ties-can-ge... Rescued US hostages spend July 4th with their families- July 7, 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/merritt-island-fl/2008/07/rescued-us-hostages-spend-july-4th-wit... Neighborhood Prepares For Howes' Return- July 5, 2008 After years of being held captive by Colombian rebels and chained to a tree in the jungle, a Merritt Island man is savoring his freedom on Thursday.http://www.topix.net/city/merritt-island-fl/2008/07/neighborhood-prepares-for-howes-return... Florida men rescued from Colombian rebels- July 3, 2008 Colombian troops on Wednesday rescued a group of hostages, including Keith Stansell of Florida, in an operation in southeastern Colombia.http://www.topix.net/city/merritt-island-fl/2008/07/florida-men-rescued-from-colombian-reb... Kids have a blast at space camp- July 1, 2008 Russell Romanella peered into his squirmy audience of 150 children and waited for a sort of silent moment before asking his question.http://www.topix.net/city/merritt-island-fl/2008/07/kids-have-a-blast-at-space-camp?fromrs... |