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Tag Archives: Florida Senate
In the News: Gainesville streetcar debate, SEC TV network, national unemployment down, Jell-O wrestling at Santa Fe
By Grier Ferguson on May 3rd, 2013 | Last updated: May 3, 2013 at 10:26 am
National streetcar debate hits Gainesville – The Gainesville City Commission is negotiating with a consultant to conduct a survey about the possibility of a streetcar system in Gainesville. The project’s projected construction cost is $128 million. The Gainesville Sun SEC [...]
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.
In the News: Senate passes texting ban, substance abuse treatment reform, teachers sue district, Boston Marathon hero
By Mike Llerena on April 16th, 2013 | Last updated: April 24, 2013 at 5:04 pm
Florida Senate unanimously approves texting while driving ban – The Florida Senate unanimously passed SB 52 Tuesday. The bill makes texting while driving a secondary violation, meaning a driver would have have to commit an additional offense to be pulled [...]
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.
In the News: hurricane season predictions, state recognizes local student, proposed utility company restrictions, woman shot at cookout
By Kristen Morrell on April 9th, 2013 | Last updated: April 9, 2013 at 11:07 am
Hurricane predictions start rolling in; busy season expected | Tampa Bay Times – On Monday, The Weather Channel predicted 16 named storms for this upcoming hurricane season. Nine of of those storms are predicted to be hurricanes, including five major [...]
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Proposed Florida bill to make parents liable for juvenile crime
By Shane Chernoff on April 8th, 2013 | Last updated: April 8, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Under the proposed bill, parents could get their driver’s license taken away if they do not pay restitution for a child’s crime.
Proposed education bill reported favorably out of Fla. Senate committee
By Leila Milgrim on March 19th, 2013 | Last updated: March 19, 2013 at 4:57 pm
The Committee on Education reported favorably on proposed Senate Bill 1108 at Monday’s meeting. The proposed bill would empower parents of students with special-education needs in the decision-making process regarding students’ course curriculum and Individualized Education Program.
In the News: defense attorney charged with DUI, house fire, senate rejects Medicaid expansion, Rome tourism rooting for American Pope
By Cassandra Ganter on March 12th, 2013 | Last updated: March 12, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Local defense attorney, Thomas Edwards, charged with DUI after hit and run | Gainesville.com – Gainesville criminal defense attorney Thomas Edwards, 55, faces charges of driving under the influence Saturday afternoon on southbound I-75. Edwards, who is a partner in the Gainesville [...]
Medical marijuana bill introduced in Florida House, Senate
By Kylie Lacusky on March 1st, 2013 | Last updated: March 1, 2013 at 6:53 pm
Members of the Florida House and Senate introduced a new medical marijuana bill Wednesday. State Bill 1250, also called the Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act, would legalize up to four ounces of marijuana for seriously ill people and their caregivers.
Florida Senate committee approves bill banning texting while driving
By Emily Burris on February 8th, 2013 | Last updated: February 8, 2013 at 12:04 pm
The Florida Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that would ban texting and driving Wednesday. Florida is one of five states that doesn’t outlaw texting while driving.
