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Florida House bill introduced that would prohibit cyberbullying

By Elizabeth Beisel on March 13th, 2013 | Last updated: March 16, 2013 at 7:00 pm

A bill prohibiting cyberbullying will be introduced to the house Wednesday. Co-sponsor of the bill Rep. Mike Fasano said the bill would leave punishment for cyberbullying up to each school board instead of law enforcement.

Education | Tagged bullying, cyberbullying, House of Representatives, school bullying | 1 Comment

Search for 2 men who jumped in Suwannee River to save boy continues

By Elizabeth Beisel on March 12th, 2013 | Last updated: March 18, 2013 at 11:49 am

The Glichrist County Sheriff’s Office continued to search for two men who are believed to have drowned in the Suwannee River Monday after trying to save a young boy from the water.

Local | Tagged Adventure Outpost, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Gilchirst County, Karen Parker, Lars Andersen, Log Landing, Suwannee River | Leave a comment

Impact of removing wrestling from Olympics may be greater than expected

By Elizabeth Beisel on February 15th, 2013 | Last updated: February 15, 2013 at 2:53 pm

The International Olympic Committee Executive Board has voted to drop wrestling from the 2020 Olympic Games.

Sports | Tagged International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles, international olympic committee, Olympic Games 2020, Olympics, wrestling | Leave a comment

Rembrandt exhibit opens at Harn Museum of Art

By Elizabeth Beisel on February 7th, 2013 | Last updated: February 7, 2013 at 3:42 pm

The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida opened an exhibit that features the work of Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn. The exhibit is free and will remain open until April 28.

Arts and Entertainment | Tagged art, etching, exhibit, Rembrandt, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art | 1 Comment

Florida Internet tax bill moving in state Senate

By Elizabeth Beisel on February 6th, 2013 | Last updated: February 7, 2013 at 3:43 pm

The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee approved a bill Tuesday requiring online companies to pay sales tax on purchases made by Florida residents. The bill aims to equalize taxes for local businesses and online companies.