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In politics, facts and figures are material for the spin cycle
TALLAHASSEE — With Gov. Rick Scott bound for Chile to tout Florida's business climate, one report he probably won't take with him came courtesy of Anderson Economic Group — a Michigan-based organization that ranked the state's business-tax...Tags: Business, Rentals, Rick Scott, Elections, Amusement and Theme Parks
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State-by-State: Isaac spurs evacuations, delays
Hurricane warnings blanketed much of the Gulf Coast on Monday as authorities across the region warned residents to be prepared for heavy rain, high winds and coastal storm surges. Thousands in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama began evacuations Monday...
Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Bobby Jindal, Natural Disasters, Robert J. Bentley, Regional Authority
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Banks stall foreclosure assistance
Beginning today, struggling homeowners in Lee County can apply for a share of $1 billion handed down to Florida by the federal government to help stop foreclosures, a pilot program that could roll out to the entire state next year. At least that's the...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Foreclosures, Services and Shopping, Real Estate, Financial and Business Services
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Florida, get bolder with tourism ads
And the winner is … Fort Myers and Sanibel Island. The Southwest Florida tourist sanctuary achieved a pinnacle moment in advertising circles last week when its campaign to show its oil-free beaches generated enough noise to warrant a story...Tags: Jimmy Buffett, Charlie Crist, BP Plc, Satellite and Cable Service, CNN (tv network)
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See the orchids? Don't delay -- head to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
As I learned on a road trip in June, you have to cope with the elements to take an eco-tour of the Florida Everglades.
It's hot in the summertime, in case you haven't noticed, and the astounding variety of wildlife on the Everglades' 1.5 million acres...Tags: Florida, Everglades, Wetlands, Education, University of Florida
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U.S. Senate primary vote analysis: county-by-county
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelU.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV easily won the GOP U.S. Senate primary by nearly 40 points statewide and won outright majorities in 60 of Florida's 67 counties, though former U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon managed to carry majorities of the vote in two counties in his... -
Paul Ryan to campaign in Ocala, Fort Myers on Thursday
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelRepublican vice presidential nominee U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, Wisc., is coming back to Florida Thusday with campaign stops in Ocala and Fort Myers. Ryan will be appearing at a lunchtime rally Thursday at the Ocala Town Square on Southeast Broadway Street.... -
Group gives Orange schools a “D” for charter school access
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelA newly-formed group chaired by a former Jeb Bush ally has given Orange County a “D” rating for access to charter schools. The Center for School Options, a think tank focused that favors charter schools and other school choice options, ... -
Seminole to settle on lobbyist
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe Seminole School Board this evening is expected to settle on a Tallahassee lobbyist to represent school district interests with state officials. Cerra Consulting Group is the top recommendation of a school district committee which evaluated six... -
Osceola school board to consider anti-testing resolution tomorrow
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelOsceola County Superintendent Terry Andrews will ask the county school board to sign a national anti-testing resolution that four other Florida school districts already have adopted. The board is to take up the issue at its meeting tomorrow. ”... -
Lawsuit filed over Florida Supremes’ qualifying paperwork shuffle
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A conservative legal group filed a lawsuit Monday contending that three Florida Supreme Court justices should be removed from the November ballot because they did not qualify properly. The Southeastern Legal... -
Deerfield senior arrested on sex charge
TribLocal - Deerfield » NewsThe Deerfield Review reports: A Deerfield senior faces a Jan. 5 court date in Florida after being arrested in an undercover sex sting by the …...
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