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New classical teaching certificate likened to school choice for teachers
Prospective teachers gained a new pathway to lead classrooms in Florida when the State Board of Education approved certificates for teachers in “classical schools” that do not require mastery of general knowledge, their subject area, professional skill, or demonstrated competence. Citing teacher recruitment, retention, and preparation as priorities, the board adopted a framework for classical […]
Trump’s voter-led vision for abortion meets state resistance
When former President Trump called for states to decide abortion access, Republicans lined up behind him in support. “The people are now deciding,” Trump said in June, adding “it’s a beautiful thing to watch.”. But conservative state lawmakers and activists are working the levers of governmental power...
Florida Homeowners Insurance Cost Higher Than National Average
Homeowners in the Sunshine State are still not seeing much relief when it comes to their property insurance. The national average in premiums paid by homeowners across the U.S. is around $2,230 per year. A recent analysis conducted by real estate investment firm Fire Cash Buyer revealed that Florida residents are paying the most above the national average for home insurance, with annual premiums at $3,303 above average. That equals around a 40% rate hike in recent years.
'Free State of Florida' welcome signs should come with fine print | Mark Woods
Interstate 95 passes through 15 states, which means drivers are greeted by a wide assortment of welcome signs. Some simply say, “Welcome to (state name),” along with maybe a state flag or flower. Others include mottos and messages. Maine: Welcome Home Welcome to New York, the Empire State ...
High demand for passion fruit makes for 'huge potential' in Florida
With Florida in peak passion fruit season, researchers are eyeing the sweet tropical fruit as a cash crop. At $3 per piece of fruit at some supermarkets, farmers are able to get $5 per pound for their harvest, according to Ali Sarkhosh, associate professor at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) horticultural sciences department. This price shows a high demand for passion fruit. ...
Receipts from Florida Official Show $36K in Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Lavish Dinners, Maker’s Mark and Macallan Whiskey
The Florida Trident reported on Monday that Sarasota County Commission Chair Mike Moran, a Florida official, spent $36,000 of taxpayer dollars on expensive dinners in Las Vegas, California and New York after the paper obtained a public records request of the politician's receipts. The receipts detailed lavish trips, filled with booze-soaked dinners where Moran and his colleagues enjoyed glasses of Uncle Nearest, Jack Daniels, Macallan 12, and other whiskeys. [caption id="attachment_78502" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Commissioner Mike Moran is running for the County Tax Collector position in the Republican primary. (Photo: Commissioner Mike Moran/Facebook)[/caption] Moran is currently running for the position of County Tax Collector...
Unwind at The Hammock Bar & Grill
The recently opened Hammock Bar & Grill is just one of the many highlights for new residents at The National Golf & Country Club. New homeowners will not only enjoy this trendy dining spot but will also have immediate access to a bundled social membership. For a limited time, select condos are being offered with waived HOA fees for the […] The post Unwind at The Hammock Bar & Grill first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
DeSantis pushes to end legal battle over suspension of former State Attorney Monique Worrell
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to end a legal challenge to his controversial decision last year to suspend Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell. State lawyers Friday filed a 25-page motion arguing that a federal judge should dismiss a lawsuit filed by two residents and the group Florida Rising Together that alleges DeSantis violated voters’ due-process and First Amendment rights in the suspension.
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