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Senate committee to scrutinize tax breaks for CSX, Universal Orlando, Publix and others
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe Florida Senate’s Finance and Tax subcommittee plans to scrutinize a dozen different tax-incentive programs this afternoon. The list includes several programs that have been the subject of Orlando Sentinel stories in recent months. Among them: &#... -
Virginia to dedicate historical marker in Danville for NASCAR pioneer Wendell Scott
The state of Virginia will issue an historical marker in honor of NASCAR pioneer and Danville native Wendell Scott on April 5. The dedication will be at noon April 5 at the marker’s location at 118 Wendell Scott Drive in Danville. In 1963 Scott...
Tags: NASCAR, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Discrimination, Stock Car Racing, American Legion
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History flavors St. Augustine vacations
There's a word that describes the vaguely musty scent of the cramped, unlit officer's quarters in Fort Matanzas, the 18th century Spanish outpost on a barrier island south of St. Augustine. That same word would characterize the experience of climbing...
Tags: Monuments and Heritage Sites, Tourism and Leisure, Tour Operations Industry, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Hotels and Accommodations
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Senator: Tax break for CSX, Publix, FPL “just looks bad”
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelSome senators are turning an increasingly skeptical eye towards a nearly two-year-old tax break that supporters said would help lure major new capital investment to Florida but which so far looks more like a windfall for a handful of big companies already... -
Charter school bill gets another nod (after debate about requiring districts to turn over empty buildings to charters)
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelA proposed House bill that would give charter schools more freedom got a favorable vote in the appropriations committee yesterday. But not before a debate over a part of the bill that would require school districts to turn empty buildings –rent free... -
Hagerty softball continues to dominate state poll
Hagerty softball is sixth among all-classes in this week's state poll and No. 1 in Class 8A according to the Miracle Sports poll released Saturday. In addition, four schools from the Sentinel's readership area are ranked No. 2 in their classifications...Tags: Tallahassee (Leon, Florida), Pompano Beach, Mount Dora, Ocala, Melbourne
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Boys basketball region final slate on Saturday includes Wekiva at Hagerty
The schedule for Saturday’s boys basketball region finals. Games start at 7 p.m.: Class 8A, Region 1 Wekiva (16-12) at Hagerty (24-5) Class 8A, Region 2 Orlando University (17-11) at Tampa Wharton (24-4) Class 7A, Region 1 Jacksonville...
Tags: Gainesville, High School Sports, Orlando, Leesburg, Tampa
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Explore St. Augustine
St. Augustine is a city where Old World meets New World, the perfect place to find Florida's beginnings. This coastal city situated between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach holds the distinction of being not only Florida's oldest city but the nation's, as...Tags: Arts and Culture, Museums, Daytona Beach, Spain
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List of cities asked about interest in bidding for 2024 Olympics
1. Phoenix 2. Los Angeles 3. Sacramento, Calif. 4. San Diego 5. San Francisco 6. San Jose, Calif. 7. Denver 8. Washington, D.C. 9. Jacksonville, Fla. 10. Miami 11. Orlando, Fla. 12. Atlanta 13. Chicago 14. Indianapolis 15. Baltimore 16....Tags: Washington, DC
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Myron Blattner: Theater patron boosted Fringe behind scenes
Orlando Fringe Festival patron Myron Blattner was always at home in the theater. Not on stage, but quietly and supportively in the audience. And not just at the Fringe Festival, the annual showcase for alternative plays, but throughout the year in...
Tags: Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Religion and Belief, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, Festive Events
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Levonte Whitfield coasts to 100, 200 titles at Metro Conference meet | Video
WINTER PARK — One week after going all out for a nation-leading 100-meter dash time, Jones senior sprinter Levonte "Kermit" Whitfield was back in cruise control at Thursday's Metro Conference track and field championships. The FSU football...
Tags: Track and Field, Apopka, Winter Park
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Census: Record 1 in 3 U.S. counties are now dying
WASHINGTON (AP) - A record number of U.S. counties - more than 1 in 3 - are now dying off, hit by an aging population and weakened local economies that are spurring young adults to seek jobs and build families elsewhere. New 2012 census estimates...Tags: Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, Washington, DC, Labor Markets, Politics
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