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November 17, 2008

Governor supports new state university reforms

Proposal could increase college tuition

NOVEMBER 21, 2008 - Yesterday Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued his support for a plan that would give state universities the option of raising tuition up to 15 percent a year. Under the proposal, the boards of trustees at each university would have the option to establish, with Board of Governors approval, a differential tuition higher than the base rate charged to in-state undergraduates. The differential cannot exceed 15 percent each year. More...

Florida’s high school graduation rate continues to climb

NOVEMBER 20, 2008 – Florida’s graduation rate reached its highest point ever last year at 75.4 percent, according to results released yesterday by the Florida Department of Education (DOE). This rate exceeds the previous year’s rate by three percentage points and represents an overall improvement of 15.2 percentage points since the 1998-99 school year. More...

Florida legislators kick off assembly

TALLAHASSEE, NOVEMBER 19 - Florida legislators officially christened the start of the 84th assembly of the Florida Legislature Tuesday. Sen. Jeff Atwater of North Palm Beach got the was sworn in as Senate president. He represents most of coastal Broward and Palm Beach counties. Speaker of the House is Rep. Ray Sansom of Destin. In the House, 35 new representatives were sworn in -- 21 Republicans and 14 Democrats. Seven newcomers joined the Senate -- five Republicans and two Democrats. More...

•	Florida divers find 20-foot whale shark

•	Jacksonville will get new carrier

•	Winter comes to Florida

•	Secretary of State certifies Florida Election results

•	Budget cuts hurting school reserve funds

•	Problems in shuttle launch being evaluated

•	Governor celebrates Everglades land negotiations

•	PREVIOUS POLL RESULTS

•	UPDATED - Taylor receives honor of being named a Firewise Community

The Baker County Community of Taylor has received the honor of becoming a nationally recognized Firewise Community. The Firewise Communities Program is a national recognition program that acknowledges and encourages hardworking communities across the county who are addressing their unique wildfire issues. More...

•	Fiery crash kills two

•	$5.2 million distributed to local partners for wastewater plant improvements

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•	Don’t Get Me Started

Repairing the GOP Part One: Leadership, integrity, trust, and loyalty

GLEN SAINT MARY, FL -- Brace yourselves. I’m about to launch into a tirade about why the Republican Party lost and what needs to be done to return to the forefront of American politics. In other words, it’s time to criticize the Party. More...

•	Making Sense

•	Cartoon of the Day

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Crime and Punishment

•	Settlement with Debt Elimination Marketers gets $240,000 for Victims

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that his Economic Crimes Division has reached a settlement with two individuals and two companies formerly associated with a fraudulent debt elimination scheme. More...

•	Former "Survivor" cast member arrested in Florida

•	IG’s Drug Detection Handlers/Dogs take First Place in competition again

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•	Stein Mart, Inc. Reports 3Q and Year-To-Date 2008 Financial Results

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stein Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMRT) today announced financial results for its third quarter and first nine months ended November 1, 2008. More...

•	PARC Management, LLC Acquires Eleven Family Entertainment Centers

•	Poinsettia sale

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Business Briefs

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•	Florida's Existing Home Sales Increase in 3Q 2008

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 5 percent in third quarter 2008 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest housing statistics from the Florida Association of Realtors(R) (FAR). A total of 33,203 existing homes sold statewide in 3Q 2008; during the same period last year, a total of 31,558 existing homes sold statewide. More...

•	Budget Do-it-Yourself Moving Tips

•	Great Outdoor Lighting Brightens the Season for Holiday Guests

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•	Titans remain unbeaten as Jags fall, 24-14

The Tennessee Titans remain unbeaten and the Jacksonville Jaguars are one game closer to a merciful conclusion to their season. The Jags lost their sixth game before a hometown crowd at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Sunday. After leading at the half, 14-3, the Titans led by Kerry Collins rallied to a 34-14 win. More...

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•	Seminoles stave off Dolphins, 59-57

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- Senior Toney Douglas scored a team-high 16 points as Florida State held off a late charge to beat Jacksonville University 59-57 Saturday in both teams' season opener. Down 17 with 3:48 left in the game, things didn’t look to good for the JU men’s basketball team, but a frantic rally brought them within two points before time ran out. More...

•	Ospreys fall in season opener

•	FSU comes up short in homecoming game

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•	Tickets on sale now for Wildcats first round playoff game

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•	Coach’s Forum - Bradford

•	Baldwin Coach's Corner

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•	Changes to quota system being recommended

NOVEMBER 19 - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff will present draft recommendations for improving the Wildlife Management Area Quota Hunt Permit Program at the Commission’s next meeting, Dec. 3 in Key West. More...

•	FWC to host freshwater turtle harvest workshop

•	Pseudorabies suspected in hunting dogs at Corbett WMA

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•	"St. Johns River to the Sea Loop" Bicycle Tour Gets Rolling

Inaugural St. Johns River to the Sea Loop Invitational Bicycle Tour highlights Florida

PALATKA, November 21, 2008 — The inaugural "St. Johns River to the Sea Loop" Invitational Bicycle Tour hosted by Bike Florida gets rolling Saturday when a group of bicycle enthusiasts embark on a 260-mile loop trail tour beginning in Palatka. More...

•	Light up the holidays at the 2008 Jacksonville Light Parade

•	People to see, Places to go & Things to do

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•	Amazing tales related in "Frontier Medicine"

Medical history has become over the past twenty years one of the most interesting sub-fields of American and world history as it shows, at its best, the plight of suffering of people in combat against pathogens and trauma and the efforts of physicians, nurses, and others to better the world one life at a time. In doing so, the history of medicine also becomes the history of towns, cities, states, nations, and cultures. More...

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•	The Alhambra offers classic 'Christmas Carole'

This holiday favorite has been an Alhambra Christmas tradition of over twenty years. This production, based on Charles Dickens’ classic story, brings to life one of literatures most famous penny-pinchers, Ebenezer Scrooge. Whether you celebrate Christmas, or just like a good ghost story, Christmas Carole is fun for the entire family. More...

•	Amelia Community Theatre presents 'Coming Apart'

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•	Park Street Band and Adam Sanders to entertain at Suwannee Music Park!

SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA - It’s time to get your boogie shoes on again….this weekend coming up at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park will be a dancing good time, and if you don’t dance, you will certainly be tapping your toes! More...

•	Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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•	Xbox Owners get Zombies and New Experience

This Wednesday, November 19th, we are suppose to get our update for the New Xbox Experience. I’m not going to go into much detail on this since I covered it a while back thinking that is was upon us then. I know get a clue David... More...

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•	Rise and Shine With the Rhinos

International Rhino Foundation offers auction for "Rhino Rendezvous"

YULEE, Fla., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for the perfect holiday gift for those special someones who have everything and still want to save the world? How about a four-day safari with five of your favorite folks to experience some of the world's most endangered species up close? And, you don't even need to dust off your passport! More...

•	Home for the Holidays

•	Keep your travel costs down

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•	A Time For Celebration

FSU Homecoming with Sigma Chi

I had such a great time visiting the FSU Sigma Chi Chapter House last time, I figured homecoming…sure why not? Tonight's game was to be a "black out" against the Boston College Eagles, thus explaining why the students and FSU players are wearing black. All that aside, homecoming is as good as any reason to take a break from your studies and celebrate. More...

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Health & Fitness

•	In-Joy with Dawn Grant

Professional athletes, corporate executives, and even you and me sometime struggle with our demons of self doubt. Whether it’s the uncertainty of the current economy, or the grip of our worst fears that cause us to lose confidence, help is on its way. More...

•	Mayo Clinic Develops Potential New Therapy to Stop the Progression of Parkinson's Disease

•	Preventing Super Bug Infections

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•	Gifts of the Season

Pumpkin Treats

Baked homemade gifts are an easy and delicious way to share the joy of the holidays. This year, indulge family and friends with the spiced goodness of pumpkin treats. Versatile pumpkin is scrumptious in more than just a silky pumpkin pie. These classic recipes deliver on the taste of the season. In fact, they're so good, you'll want to make extra for yourself! More...

•	Count Down with Christmas Crafts

•	Holiday entertaining made easy

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