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South Florida seen as long shot in Super Bowl bid
The best hope for South Florida in Tuesday’s much-anticipated Super Bowl derby may be to snag the consolation prize. The consensus is that the recent failure to obtain tax money to help fund an extensive overhaul of Sun Life Stadium cost South...Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, National Football League, Roger Goodell, Tourism and Leisure
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Tax loophole saves Florida firms millions
Recognized across much of the country by its bright-red logo, Circle K has hundreds of convenience stores in Florida, selling everything from coffee and engine oil to ice cream and potato chips. But for at least a decade, when Circle K's cash...Tags: Business, Taxation, The Home Depot, Metal and Mineral, Toys "R" Us, Inc.
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Former death row inmate urges governor to reject Timely Justice bill
If he could talk to Gov. Rick Scott, Seth Penalver would have one simple question. "Would you kill me?" Penalver, 40, was acquitted late last year on three counts of first-degree murder, the end of an 18-year saga that brought him from Broward...
Tags: Death Penalty, Broward County, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Trials
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Stadium deficiencies sink South Florida's Super Bowl plans
The message was clear and poignant about the future of Super Bowls in South Florida: The big game isn’t coming back until significant improvements are made to Sun Life Stadium. NFL owners didn’t merely snub South Florida twice in a...Tags: Sports, Baseball, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, American Airlines Arena
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Stadium deficiencies sink South Florida's Super Bowl plans
South Florida Sun SentinelThe message was clear and poignant about the future of Super Bowls in South Florida: The big game isn’t coming back until significant improvements are made to Sun Life Stadium. NFL owners didn’t merely snub South Florida twice in a...Tags: Baseball, Miami Marlins, National Football League, American Airlines Arena, Roger Goodell
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Will attacks against the homeless be considered hate crimes?
Orlando Homicide Report - Orlando SentinelIt looks like the Florida House of Representatives may vote to designate attacks against the homeless as hate crimes. The proposed bill is a response to a vicious fatal attack in St. Lauderdale that made national news. Here's an excerpt from the story:... -
Stadium deficiencies sink South Florida's Super Bowl hopes
The message was clear and poignant about the future of Super Bowls in South Florida: The big game isn't coming back until significant improvements are made to Sun Life Stadium. NFL owners didn't merely snub South Florida twice in a matter of minutes...Tags: Baseball, Miami Marlins, National Football League, American Airlines Arena, Roger Goodell
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The 50th Super Bowl goes to the San Francisco Bay Area; 2017 title game to be in Houston
AP Pro Football WriterBOSTON (AP) — The NFL will celebrate its 50th Super Bowl in northern California, where its newest, most high-tech venue is being built. That makes South Florida, in the midst of a spat over expensive stadium renovations, a loser for the 2016 game....Tags: San Francisco 49ers, NFL Pro Bowl, Atlanta Falcons, National Football League, Jed York
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What we think: Rein in pay and perks for Florida college presidents
Start with a six-figure base salary for state college presidents. Add five figures for their retirement, another five for deferred compensation and another five for housing. In some cases, add another five figures for a vehicle and another five for...Tags: Education, Rick Scott, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Florida State University
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Options lacking for parents of disabled kids at F schools
The notice in the mail told Carmen Olmeda she could transfer her profoundly disabled daughter out of Orange County's F-rated Magnolia School. But there is no other county school that can meet the needs of 18-year-old Loly, who needs hourly glucose...
Tags: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, U.S. Department of Education, Students, Rick Scott, Brevard County
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott should be fired up to sign this reasonable gun bill
It's not often a Florida governor gets caught in the crossfire between gun enthusiasts and the National Rifle Association. Unfortunately, that's where Gov. Rick Scott finds himself, thanks to a reasonable gun-control bill awaiting his signature. HB 1355...
Tags: FBI, National Rifle Association of America, Behavioral Conditions, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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