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Weekly Roundup: Back to the Future

Brandon Larrabee News Service of Florida

September 18, 2015 - 7:45pm

Sen. Jeff Brandes drove an electric car around the state Capitol on Thursday. Someone might want to ask him if he got up to 88 mph.

Because much of this week in Tallahassee seemed like it was going Back to the Future. (The DeLorean in the 1980s film franchise had to reach 88 mph to start the time-travel process.) From the debate over guns on college campuses to the continuing fallout from this year's botched roll-out of the state's new standardized tests, the discussion seemed to be holdovers or leftovers from the 2015 legislative session --- or even earlier.

Pam Stewart: FDOE Will Seek Monetary Damages Against AIR for FSA Glitches

Allison Nielsen

September 18, 2015 - 6:45pm

Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart said Friday the Florida Department of Education will be seeking monetary damages from American Institutes for Research over this year’s technical difficulties with the Florida Standards Assessment.

Trish Regan From Fox Business Network Offers Insights on Fed's Decision Not to Raise Rates

Kevin Derby

September 20, 2015 - 10:00pm

After recent economic turbulence in China and on Wall Street, the Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates last week.

Florida Congressmen Team Up to Make February National Spine Ability Month

Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 18, 2015 - 12:39pm

Two congressmen from Florida--Republican Tom Rooney and Democrat Patrick Murphy--teamed up on Friday to call for February to be designated as "National Spine Ability Month."

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Florida Marks 450th Anniversary This Weekend of Spanish Capture of Fort Caroline

Kevin Derby

September 18, 2015 - 12:15pm

Despite St. Augustine, the nation‘s oldest city, marking its 450th anniversary earlier this month, it’s fitting that King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain are in St. Augustine this week as Sunday marks the 450th anniversary of Spain establishing its hold over Florida.

While it’s not often included in the history books, Sept. 20, 1565, was one of the pivotal days in American history because of French efforts to colonize the American Southeast

Unemployment Drops to 5.3 Percent in Florida

Kevin Derby

September 18, 2015 - 11:30am

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced the state unemployment dipped down to 5.3 percent for August as more than 20,000 private-sector jobs were added across the state.

The current rate is the lowest Florida has seen since February 2008 when it stood at 5.2 percent. In July, the rate stood at 5.4 percent. In the past year, the rate has dropped 0.6 percent. Since Scott took office at the start of 2011, the unemployment rate has dropped almost 5.5 percent. Florida continues to remain behind the national rate which stood at 5.1 percent in August.

Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.3 Percent in Florida

Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 18, 2015 - 10:31am

Gov. Rick Scott announced the state unemployment dipped down to 5.3 percent for August as more than 20,000 private sector jobs were added across the state.

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Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.3 Percent in Florida

Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 18, 2015 - 10:31am

Gov. Rick Scott announced the state unemployment dipped down to 5.3 percent for August as more than 20,000 private sector jobs were added across the state.

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Marco Rubio Joins Joni Ernst's Efforts to Rein in EPA

Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 18, 2015 - 9:04am

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., announced his support of U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s, R-Iowa, bill pushing back against President Barack Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asserting more authority under the Waters of the United States rule.

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Donald Trump Draws Fire From Debbie Wasserman Schultz on 'Get Rid' of Muslims Response

Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 18, 2015 - 8:49am

Businessman and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attended a town hall in New Hampshire on Thursday and, asked to “get rid” of Muslims, he replied, “We’re going to be looking at it”--drawing fire from a Florida congresswoman.

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