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Scott signs 38 bills, including ’sexting’ de-criminalization for minors
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy Michael Peltier, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Anticipated changes to affordable housing and private property rights highlighted a list of 38 bills signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Rick Scott. Efforts to remove a cap on a popular... -
Florida Dental Association announces new board
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelThe Florida Dental Association has announced the election of new offiers to its executive board, including the first Cuban-American president, Dr. Cesar Sabates of Coral Gables. Dr. Cesar R. Sabates, President Dr. Sabates, a general dentist in private... -
FDOT wants to build lots of roads — and toll them
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy David Royce, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With bids for new road building projects coming in at “historically low levels,” Florida Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad said Monday that now is the time for the state to... -
Nelson beats any Republican in new Sachs/Mason-Dixon poll
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelU.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, handily leads all declared Republican challengers plus a couple of undeclared challengers, according to the new Florida Poll. The poll, from Ron Sachs Communications and Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, shows the only... -
Debating education reform in Florida
Orlando Opinionators - Orlando SentinelFellow Orlando Sentinel editorial writer Darryl Owens joins me below in dissecting today’s Florida Forward gathering on Education Reform. Victor: Former Gov. Jeb Bush today called education “the most important issue” facing Florida and... -
Broward School District has no penalties for lobbyists who violate rules
South Florida Sun-SentinelLobbyist Neil Sterling violated Broward School District policy by not disclosing his business ties to School Board member Stephanie Kraft's husband. But he's unlikely to face any consequences because the district has no penalties for lobbyists who violate...Tags: James F. Notter, Downtown (Miami, Florida), Government, Lobbying, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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'Value-added' teacher evaluations: L.A. Unified tackles a tough formula
In Houston, school district officials introduced a test score-based evaluation system to determine teacher bonuses, then — in the face of massive protests — jettisoned the formula after one year to devise a better one.
In New York, teachers...Tags: Stanford University, Teachers Unions, Human Interest, Science and Technology, Elections
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Tampa Jefferson WR Andre Davis had USF No. 1 wire to wire
The big boys came at him hard. He liked what he heard. Like what he saw from various state college programs like Florida State and Miami when he attended games.
But talented Tampa Jefferson receiver Andre Davis stuck to his loyalties all along. He was...Tags: Education, Tampa, Bethune-Cookman University, Colleges and Universities, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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Woman Accused of Murdering 'Mouthy' Children Denied Bail
KTLA NewsTAMPA, Fla. -- Bail was denied on Monday for a Florida woman accused of murdering her two teen-aged children because they talked back to her. Julie Schenecker, 50, was arrested last Friday after police found the bodies of her 16-year old daughter Calyx...Tags: Juvenile Delinquency, Social Issues, Tampa, Crime, Law and Justice, KTLA
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For a Florida spring training side trip: Try Davis Islands in south Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — For travelers in town for spring training games, Davis Islands already makes for a fine side trip, with its picturesque marina, quaint restaurants and shops, and views of the bay. Now that Yankees great Derek Jeter lives there,...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Human Interest, Tampa, Dining and Drinking, Port of Tampa
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Teen Bull Rider Dies in Florida
CNNTAMPA, Fl. - A teen bull rider was kicked at least once in the chest after she was thrown and later died, Florida authorities said Saturday. Brooke Ann Coats, 16, died from injuries Friday evening at Tampa General Hospital, according to the...Tags: CNN (tv network), Hospitals and Clinics, Tampa, Health, Florida
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Top-rated basketball recruit Michael Frazier chooses Florida
Swamp Things - Gators Blog - Orlando SentinelWhile Gator Nation is all about football this time of year, Billy Donovan and Co. scored a huge win by securing a verbal commitment from Michael Frazier, a shooting guard who is the state of Florida's top-rated prospect in the 2012 class. Frazier, a 6-...
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Aug 26, 2011
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Sep 20, 2011
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Mar 28, 2011
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