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Category Archives: Florida
Florida tax collector’s offices officially take over license services
By Trevor Sikkema on May 1st, 2013 | Last updated: May 2, 2013 at 1:08 pm
A 2011 bill moving drivers license services to tax collector’s offices went into full effect Thursday in Alachua County.
Mobile home fire kills Marion County man
By Lucas Dolengowski on April 29th, 2013 | Last updated: April 29, 2013 at 4:07 pm
At 4:52 a.m., Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 7386 SE 135th St. in Summerfield.
Double arm amputee competes in Ironman Triathlons
By Jillian Baach on April 24th, 2013 | Last updated: April 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Hector Picard, a double-armed amputee, doesn’t let his lost limbs keep him from competing. The Ironman competitor inspires others to push through adversity to reach a goal.
Florida bill modernizes divorce through capped alimony, equal custody
By Kathryn Belton on April 23rd, 2013 | Last updated: April 23, 2013 at 5:46 pm
A passed Senate Bill will limit the amount of alimony a spouse can collect through divorce and suggest equal time-sharing as the child custody standard. Provisions will go into effect July 1.
Graham says Gulf is safer since spill, but needs restoration
By Chip Skambis on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 6:41 pm
The Oil Spill Commission Action issued its annual report card Wednesday. The report stated that the Gulf of Mexico is a safer than three years go, but there are still important things to do.
Florida orange production takes hit this month from greening
By Ricki Albritton on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 22, 2013 at 2:07 pm
A USDA report indicated Florida orange production dropped 1 percent this month. Researchers and growers have pointed to citrus greening as the prime culprit.
Florida Senate passes bill banning texting while driving
By Sarah Samuels on April 18th, 2013 | Last updated: April 18, 2013 at 10:58 am
The Florida Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would ban texting while driving if passed by the Florida House of Representatives by May 3.
Gov. Scott signs foster care bill to give children normalcy
By Joe Lancos on April 17th, 2013 | Last updated: April 17, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Gov. Rick Scott signed the Let Kids Be Kids bill to allow foster parents to make decisions for their children. The bill will take effect July 1 and will give foster children a sense of normalcy.
In depth: Guards in schools and the costs to tax payers
By Cameron Taylor on April 16th, 2013 | Last updated: April 16, 2013 at 12:58 pm
In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy, Florida Senate bill 514 in legislature would allow counties to create independent districts that impose taxes to pay for school safety and mental health services.
