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State Leaders Honor Elders at Ambassadors for Aging Day

Ambassadors for Aging Day, co-sponsored by the Department of Elder Affairs and the Florida Sports Foundation, is an annual event that brings Florida elders and elder advocates together at the Florida Capitol to recognize and showcase the special contributions of older adults.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:51:10 GMT

Attorney General Sends Letter to The U.S. Department of Commerce Regarding Florida Fishing Bans

Attorney General McCollum sent a letter to Secretary Gary Locke of the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the bans imposed on snapper fishing off of Florida’s coasts.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:40:54 GMT

Governor Crist Appoints Three To The Statewide Nominating Commission For Judges Of Compensation Claims

Governor Charlie Crist appoints three people to the statewide nominating commission.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:34:43 GMT

Deputies Arrest Man For Selling Cocaine

Narcotic investigators with the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department arrested Calvin Eugene Smith for the sale of controlled substance (crack cocaine).

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:19 GMT

Telecommunications Pioneers Donate Stuffed Animals

The ITPA Club collects stuffed animals through donations throughout the year in an effort to provide a comforting gift for deputy sheriffs to give to children who are frightened during investigations.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:47:02 GMT

K-12 Common Core State Standards Released

Perdue Co-Chaired state-led initiative to implement common standards and internationally benchmarked assessments.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:42:27 GMT

Charles T. Canady Named Chief Justice‑Elect of Florida

Canady will become Florida's 54th Chief Justice since statehood, and his two-year term will begin July 1.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:35:16 GMT

Tornado Safety Tips

While tornadoes can occur at any time of year if atmospheric conditions are right, March, April and May are considered prime months.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:29:46 GMT

Adding Rigor and Relevance to the High School Curriculum

Subcommittee Recommendations passed with majority vote in General Assembly.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:09:28 GMT

Wakulla Bank In Trouble?

Wakulla Bank is one of 47 banks in Florida that received zero stars, the highest being five stars.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:41 GMT