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Dozens of air shows cancel without military jets
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Dozens of air shows that draw tens of thousands of people and generate millions of dollars for local economies have been cancelled this year after the military grounded its jet and demonstration teams because of automatic federal...
Tags: U.S. Army, Military Equipment, Government Debt, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force
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In many statehouses, GOP confronts dissention
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republicans set out a bold conservative agenda after taking control of state capitols across the Midwest and South in the last general election. They wanted to cut taxes and spending, put new limits on labor unions,...Tags: Mitch Daniels, Dave Heineman, Gun Control, Republican Party, Politics
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4 more charged with hazing at Fla. A&M University
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Court records show four Florida A&M band members have been charged with hazing after students were beaten and paddled during initiations last year at a home in Tallahassee. Records released Friday say the four students were...Tags: Prosecution, Hazing, Prosecution, Colleges and Universities
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Fla. health official: Child Medicaid program is OK
MIAMI (AP) — One of the state's top Medicaid official told a judge that Florida's health insurance program for poor children has no major problems, children are able to access care and any contrary statements other health officials have made to...Tags: Litigation, Health and Medical Professionals, Government Health Care, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Trials
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Our Take: Taxpayer heroes
Taxpayer heroes When state government leaders or their staffers squander the public's hard-earned tax dollars through waste, fraud or abuse, we and other critics are quick to bark about it. We make no apologies for being a taxpayer watchdog. But...Tags: Politics, Think Tanks, Government, Employees, Career and Workplace
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UCF rates high in new U.S. News & World Report teacher-college rankings
One of the University of Central Florida's teacher-education programs made the "honor roll" in a new national review, and UCF was one of just 13 institutions nationally to earn top ratings for at least two of its teacher-prep programs. UCF was the...
Tags: University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Stetson University, Gainesville, Teachers
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Mississippi OT Ethan Frith commits to FSU at camp
Orlando SentinelEthan Frith didn’t really plan on committing to Florida State during his one-day trip to the Jimbo Fisher Football Camp in Tallahassee on Friday. I just kind of happened. “I felt good about it. … felt like I did pretty good and I&...Tags: Jimbo Fisher, Weightlifting
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Letters to the Editor: Cadillac Citrus Bowl, no trust in government, novel idea
A Cadillac Citrus Bowl The city is pumping money into the ancient Citrus Bowl stadium, and the soccer folks want their own stadium. The football folks want to be able to attract college play-off games and more, and the soccer folks want a place to hit...
Tags: Politics, Lobbying, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Windermere
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Mildred Erdmann
Corsicana, Texas: Funeral services for Mildred Erdmann, 92, of Corsicana, Texas, and formerly of Groton, will be 2 p.m. June 17 at the Presbyterian Church in Groton. Burial will follow in Groton Union Cemetery, under the direction of Paetznick-...Tags: Medical Specialization, Groton, Nursing, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Long Term Care
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Showman-Shiver
Abigail Elizabeth Showman and Jonathan Roy Shiver, both of Tallahassee, Fla., are announcing their engagement. Miss Showman is the daughter of Capt. (Ret) Gregory and Beatrice Showman, Melbourne, Fla. Her grandparents are Mrs. Lewis Weaver and the...
Tags: Homestead, Melbourne, Culture, Social Sciences, Florida State University
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Williams tapped to lead Legislative Black Caucus
Tallahassee Bureau ChiefTALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Legislature's black caucus has tapped Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, to lead the caucus next year. Williams is replacing Tampa Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa, as chair of the 27-member Florida Legislative Black Caucus,...Tags: Lauderdale Lakes, Tampa, Florida Legislature, Hollywood (Broward, Florida)
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On sick-time, Rick Scott deals with issues of consistency, hypocrisy
Takiing NamesIf you spend any amount of time in Tallahassee, you’ll hear constant railing about top-down government. Legislators complain about everything from Obamacare to unfunded mandates. They argue that one government should stay out of another one&...Tags: Sales, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Rick Scott, Crime, Law and Justice, Business
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