Jensen Werley
Jensen is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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Alfredo Espinosa, a 21-year-old junior building construction major at the University of Florida, is focusing on more than just mid-terms this…
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"Slick" Willie Shaw of the Harlem Globetrotters spoke to the Queen of Peace Catholic Academy Wednesday about the ABCs of bullying prevention. Shaw also did an appearance at another local school and will be participating in the Globetrotters game in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center next week.
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The Marion County School Board is currently examining the issue of reinstating paddling as a form of disciplinary action.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has employed a new smartphone app called Pocket Ranger to act as an interactive guide for visitors. The department hopes the app will help increase attendance in Florida state parks.
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Tensions are rising between politicians and opponents of a newly proposed pension plan for state employees. A House subcommittee has approved a bill that will change the pension plan for state employees to a 401(k)-style plan, instead of the fixed amount of money currently being put into retirement funds.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking for public input on a series of drafts to preserve about two dozen native wildlife species. The drafts are available online through March 13.
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Gov. Rick Scott proposed a $2,500 pay raise for full-time teachers in a speech at Ocoee Middle School in Orlando. His proposal must be approved by state legislature and comes after another proposal to increase K-12 funding.
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Marion County commissions voted unanimously Tuesday to give approval to an agreement for a science and technology park.