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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 Central Florida, Stetson University, Orange County (Florida), Teaching and Learning, Education
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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: Government, Career and Workplace, Employees, Politics, Public Employees
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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: Lobbying, Windermere, Politics, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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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: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Nursing, Long Term Care, Medical Specialization, Groton
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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: Florida State University, Homestead, Arts and Culture, Melbourne, Social Sciences
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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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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: Rick Scott, Business, Sales, Crime, Law and Justice, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Good move to elevate our region's voice
This is a move that makes so much sense, you are left with only one question: What took so long? The mayors of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties recognize there is political clout in numbers, so they have decided to join forces on issues...
Tags: Florida Department of Transportation, Orlando, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Sun Life Stadium
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Out-of-state spending likely swayed some state judge elections
The Center for Public IntegrityWASHINGTON Nonprofits and other interest groups spent more than $11.7 million in 10 high-profile state Supreme Court elections in 2012 and 2013, with more than a third of the money coming from outside state lines. Out-of-state influence likely helped...Tags: Reynolds American Incorporated, Parties and Movements, Human Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Rick Santorum
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Florida man found guilty of anthrax threats
PANAMA CITY — A Florida Panhandle man was found guilty Tuesday on three counts of conveying false and misleading information involving the unlawful use and threatened use of a weapon of mass destruction involving a biological agent and toxin, and...
Tags: Justice System, Anthrax, Prisons, FBI, Punishment
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Jesus Christ Super-convention descends onto Fort Lauderdale
Staff WriterThe entertainment biz is a mission. At least that’s the way Actors, Models and Talent for Christ (AMTC) feels. The non-profit ministry is holding auditions for their education program Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at GALLERY one –...Tags: American Idol (tv program), Tim Urban, Music, Fort Lauderdale, Entertainment Events
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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, Hollywood (Broward, Florida), Tampa, Florida Legislature
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