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Author Archives: Sabrina Alvarez
Death penalty in the state of Florida will remain
By Sabrina Alvarez on February 8th, 2013 | Last updated: February 9, 2013 at 10:07 pm
Florida lawmakers rejected a bill Thursday that would have eliminated the state’s death penalty. The House of Representatives Criminal Justice committee voted 9 to 4 on the bill.
FDOT begins repairs on Ocala bridge 8 months after it re-opened
By Sabrina Alvarez on January 25th, 2013 | Last updated: February 1, 2013 at 12:14 am
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin rebuilding the Ocala Sharpes Ferry Bridge’s wall, which fell last June after the wall was replaced in April. The repairs, starting Monday, could affect traffic in the area.
Court clerks ask lawmakers for an effective solution to prevent budget cuts
By Sabrina Alvarez on January 18th, 2013 | Last updated: January 18, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Florida’s Clerks of Court have asked lawmakers to exempt the offices from additional fees in order to compensate for the budget cuts.
UF Museum of Natural History to host fungi event
By Sabrina Alvarez on January 14th, 2013 | Last updated: January 15, 2013 at 3:07 pm
People will have the opportunity to learn more about a diverse group of organisms in a fun atmosphere at the University of Florida Museum of Natural History, which is hosting a fungi information event with scientists Tuesday night as part [...]
Shands reveals plans for new Gainesville emergency room
By Sabrina Alvarez on December 6th, 2012 | Last updated: December 7, 2012 at 3:28 pm
The University of Florida and Shands plan on opening a 24-hour emergency facility in northwest Gainesville next year. This $10 million facility will allow locals to have access to quicker care in their area.
State Supreme Court hears oral arguments in pension case
By Sabrina Alvarez on September 10th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 1:42 pm
The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments from government workers on Friday against a 2011 law that workers say breaks their employment contracts.
