Sen. Randolph Bracy wants to expand the playing field on proposals that would allow college athletes in Florida to get paid for endorsements. While lawmakers have not started debating a series of endorsement proposals, Bracy, an Orlando Democrat who played basketball at the College of William & Mary, outlined plans …
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DeSantis told reporters he supports the direction of bills filed for the 2020 legislative session that propose what he said is needed reform for college athletes.
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Police Captain Angela Scroble received a certificate of completion for the 22nd Senior Leadership Program after attending seven weeklong sessions over 10 months.
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There are no emergency blue lights on fraternity row, located on the southwest end of campus near Lake Alice.
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Floridians, particularly those along the East Coast, are being told to prepare for a major hurricane that could hit the state during the Labor Day weekend. The storm, which remained named Tropical Storm Dorian on Wednesday, is projected to reach the state Sunday or Monday as a potential major hurricane, …
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D’Alemberte, who died suddenly Monday at age 85, had a list of accomplishments --- including serving as president of the American Bar Association, president of Florida State University and dean of the school’s College of Law --- that were on par with a humanitarian legacy evidenced by the outpouring of affection and respect as news of his death spread.
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The proposed legislation offers amnesty to the first person who makes a 911 call in a hazing emergency.
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Attempting to have his students read the material and write exceptional papers, attorney and UF instructor Bernard O’Donnell facilitates a mock criminal trial to give life to literary criminal cases in an actual courtroom.
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A pair of controversial bills introduced in the Florida Legislature aim to ban women from attaining an abortion when a fetus’ heartbeat is detected. The “heartbeat bill,” as it is commonly known, seeks to ban abortions at the time when a fetus' heartbeat can be detected with a vaginal ultrasound. That can be as early as 5 1/2 to 6 weeks after gestation.
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Newly elected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis presented his proposed budget today, offering a guideline to state legislators as they gear up for the legislative session that begins March 5. The Legislature must approved a budget before convening.
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