November 7, 2013 - 6:00pm
Ander Crenshaw Honors First Coast Veterans
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 8, 2013 - 12:30pm
At the Mayport Naval Station on the First Coast on Friday, U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., honored 33 veterans in a ceremony.
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Florida Students Improve on Reading, Math Skills
Submitted by Anonymous on November 8, 2013 - 11:42am
Florida's fourth- and eighth-graders did better this year, better than counterparts two years ago on math and reading according to national test results released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress on Thursday.
The NAEP results showed a higher percentage of students scoring at or above the "basic level" this year, increased from 2011 for Florida's fourth-graders in reading and eighth-graders in both math and reading. In math, fourth-graders remained where they were two years ago.
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NE Florida Military Tradition Grows Stronger Each Year: A Veterans Day Tribute
November 7, 2013 - 6:00pm
From World War II, to Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan and in between, the men and women of our military have proudly served a grateful nation. Mechanics, nurses, cooks, pilots, clerks, doctors, engineers or other positions; in battle, at home, or at an overseas base, each has a special story. Each has made a particular contribution to our country.
George LeMieux Steps on Crist to Springboard Back to Limelight
November 7, 2013 - 6:00pm
U.S. Economy adds 204,000 jobs in October
Submitted by Anonymous on November 8, 2013 - 9:33am
The U.S. economy added 204,000 jobs during the month of October, an unexpected hiring number during a month where the federal government was shut down for 16 days.
The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate went up to 7.3 percent from 7.2 percent, likely as a result of furloughed federal workers being counted as unemployed. About 800,000 government workers were furloughed for all or part of the shutdown, which lasted from Oct. 1 through Oct. 16.
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RGA Jabs Obama and Charlie Crist in New Video
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 8, 2013 - 9:06am
The Republican Governors Association (RGA) released a Web video on Friday, attacking President Barack Obama and former Gov. Charlie Crist who announced on Monday he is running for governor in 2014.
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There has to be an Upside
November 8, 2013 - 6:00pm
Supreme Court Backs Lesbian in Fight for Parental Rights
November 7, 2013 - 6:00pm
House Subcommittee Shoots Down 'Stand Your Ground' Repeal Bill
November 6, 2013 - 6:00pm
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