The state budget the legislature passed this week could accomplish something Florida hasn't seen in more than 10 years — a pay raise specifically for correctional officers.
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After more than a decade of economic recession, Puerto Rico is broke .The governor of the island, Ricardo Rosselló, announced on May 3, that he filed for a bankruptcy-type protection, as established by Title III of The Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, known as PROMESA. With this measure, Puerto Rico aims to restructure its public debt that surpasses $73 billion.
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On President Donald Trump's 100th day in office, eight North Central Floridians share their their stories, fears and experiences with the nation's 45th president.
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North Central Florida farmers are investing in new precision farming techniques using GPS to save on fuel and fertilizers.
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott said for the first time Monday that he supports having the state acquire thousands of acres to build a reservoir system south of Lake Okeechobee to help battle toxic algal blooms.
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A tax-reform proposal from U.S. Rep Kevin Brady (R-Texas) is one that small-business owners, including those in Gainesville, say they'd benefit from if it eventually becomes law.
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Howard W. Bishop Middle School students spoke to two judges, a representative from the NAACP, a public defender, a representative from teen court and a sergeant from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
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A Florida House panel approved a bill Thursday that would keep confidential the name of anyone applying to become head of a college or university in the state.
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Stand with Refugees was hosted at First Congregational UCC on Saturday. The event promoted coexisting as a community of diverse people along with refugees and the Muslim population.
Read More »Twenty-four percent of the credit hours earned by undergraduates last year were in online classes.
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