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Tests for disabled students may change
Last week, I shared with you the disturbing stories of profoundly disabled children being asked to take standardized tests that defy common sense. A tube-fed 10-year-old being asked questions about which fruit he would like to eat. A 9-year-old...
Tags: Orlando, Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, Andy Gardiner, Education, School Examinations
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Local detective named FDLE agent of the year for role in pill-mill cases
An undercover detective who has helped build cases against some of Orlando's most notorious pill-mill operators and violent gang members has been named the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Special Agent of the Year. Agent Billy Powell was among...
Tags: Orlando, Crime, Law and Justice, Gang Activity, Prescription Drugs
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Rep. Katie Edwards understands alimony plight
My wife of 14 years and I love strong women, and we want to congratulate Rep. Katie Edwards for having the courage to cross party lines on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives Thursday in Tallahassee. The bravery she displayed in voting to...Tags: Washington, DC, Rick Scott, Florida Legislature
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Activist argues Florida should reform regressive tax structure
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelFrom the Orlando Sentinel's weekly Central Florida Business section: Karen Woodall, 55, is executive director of the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy in Tallahassee. She advocates on behalf of low- and middle-income taxpayers before the state... -
Florida travel calendar for July
Check out festivals and events in July across the state. This list is organized by region. Central Florida (including Orlando, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Sanford, the Space Coast, Lakeland/Polk and Lake County) July 3: Red Hot and Boom, Altamonte...
Tags: West Palm Beach, Panama City (Panama), Key Lime Pie, Osceola County, State Parks
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MomsRising.org: Tell Disney to stop blocking paid sick time
The advocacy group MomsRising.org is telling its members to contact Walt Disney World and ask them to stop getting in the way of a campaign to bring mandatory paid sick time to Orange County. Disney and other business interests, such as the Florida...
Tags: Red Lobster, Orlando, Amusement and Theme Parks, Altamonte Springs, Olive Garden
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Orlando Top Recruits squad seeded 1st at final day of IMG regional 7-on-7
Central Florida Top Recruits coach Keiwan Ratliff acknowledged that a few teams were likely sandbagging during Saturday’s pool play in the IMG Regional 7-on-7 tournament. However, he is happy with his team’s undefeated record and top seed...
Tags: ESPN (tv network), Orlando, St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida), Tampa
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On health care, some yap while others act
Last week, I watched two groups of people hold passionate discussions about health care. During one, doctors, pastors and patients swapped stories of inspiration and altruism, urging everyone to help as many people as possible. During the other,...
Tags: Church Street Station, Rick Scott, Moody's Corporation, Health Insurance, Medicaid
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Central Florida PTA parents head to Tallahassee to meet with legislature
Sentinel School ZoneMore than two dozen parents and a few students representing Orange County PTAs boarded a bus before 6 a.m. Wednesday morning to head to Tallahassee. Their trip was part of an effort to make sure parents' voices are heard in this year's legislative...Tags: PTA, Orange County (Florida), Elections, Charter Schools, Politics
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Rep. Nelson takes outside donation lead in Orange race with help from capital friends
State Rep. Bryan Nelson, R-Apopka, jumped out to a quick outside fundraising advantage in next year's Orange County Commission District 2 race, according to the latest reports. And little of it came from that Apopka area of the county he wants to...
Tags: Apopka, Orange County (Florida), Human Interest
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Seminole Ridge hangs on to top ranking in flag football power rankings
Sun SentinelSeminole Ridge's 40-0 win over previously unbeaten and previously ranked Palm Beach Central has helped the defending state champion Hawks hang on to the top ranking in this week's Pinko Power Ratings. Also ranked this week are Jupiter, (No. 9),...Tags: Everglades, Apopka, Jupiter
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Gov. invites districts' "Teachers of the Year" to summit in Tallahassee
Gov. Rick Scott will host an "historic" summit for school districts' "Teachers of the Year" in June, his office announced today. The meeting will be at the Governor's mansion and will be an extension of the education "listening tour" Scott conducted...
Tags: Education, Rick Scott, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Regional Authority
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