October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm
Shutdown, Schmutdown
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WASHINGTON -- In life, context is everything; in Washington, leverage is everything else.
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Does Charlie Crist Have Stomach for the Game?
October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm
Wonder why Charlie Crist isn't in the game yet? Picture a Little League ballfield.
Water War Goes to High Court as Seafood Industry Suffers
October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm
Yup, the Wheels Came Off
October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm
State Parks Stress They Remain Open Despite Federal Shutdown
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 1, 2013 - 4:19pm
Even as the federal government shutdown continues, the Florida Park Service stressed on Tuesday that state parks across the Sunshine State remain open.
"While the national parks are being shut down because of instability in Washington, Florida's award-winning parks, greenways and trails are available for all to enjoy," said DEP Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard on Tuesday. "Because of Governor Scott's leadership in Florida, DEP's Florida Park Service welcomes all residents and visitors."
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In the Wake of Government Shutdown, Free Stuff for Furloughed Workers
Submitted by Anonymous on October 1, 2013 - 2:41pm
The shutdown of the federal government has left some employees furloughed and unable to go to work, but even though they may not be able to go to their jobs, furloughed workers can still reap the benefits of their roles as government employees because several places across the country are offering freebies for them.
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Rick Scott Names David Buckles to Putnam County School Board
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 1, 2013 - 2:19pm
With Lisa Parsons resigning from the Putnam County School Board, Gov. Rick Scott appointed someone familiar with the schools in that county to replace her.
On Tuesday, Scott named David Buckles, who is currently an adjunct professor at St. Leo University, to replace Parsons. Buckles is very familiar with Putnam County schools since he was the Putnam County Schools superintendent. He also was the chairman of the North East Florida Educational Consortium which is based in Palatka. Buckles will serve until November 2014.
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Rick Scott's Game Plan is Simple: Attack Charlie Crist
September 30, 2013 - 6:00pm
ICUF Institutions Expanding Online Degree Programs
Submitted by Nancy Smith on October 1, 2013 - 12:33pm
Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) announced Tuesday a significant increase in enrollment and availability of online degree programs offered by member institutions across the state.
A recent poll shows that Floridas independent colleges are currently offering 324 fully online degree programs, up 15 percent since last year. Nearly 32,000 (21 percent) of ICUFs 150,000 students are taking advantage of these programs.
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