Florida falling out of space
posted by FLCitizen 2174 days 16 hours 46 minutes ago
Florida's space industry -- a pillar of the state's economy for more than a half-century -- is withering on the vine because state officials ignored a changing landscape and charted a course of neglect.
White House aims to open Gulf waters for drilling
posted by Mr.Orange 2178 days 6 minutes ago
If they would just ban Hummers we wouldn't have to drill in the Gulf.
Ugly video of boot camp beating won't be released
posted by Mr.Orange 2178 days 12 minutes ago
Legislators who have seen the tape say it's terrible to which the Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen issued a prepared statement accusing Barreiro and Gelber of overreacting with "irresponsible, premature and incorrect statements" that "add fuel to an already volatile situation." Ok Frank.
Gun measure bogs down in House committee
posted by Mr.Orange 2179 days 15 minutes ago
A proposal that would allow workers to leave guns in their cars at the workplace stalled Wednesday in a House committee. This bill was filed so "workers could protect themselves to and from work". Sorry Marion Hammer, but we really don't need people driving around with guns in rush hour traffic. That's a recipe for disaster.
PBCC utilizes iPod and its ilk as learning tools
posted by Mr.Orange 2179 days 23 hours 57 minutes ago
Professors record lessons in an online sound file for students to download on their iPods, enabling them to learn anywhere — during their commute, laundry chores or gym workout.
Task force recommends reforms for high schools
posted by Mr.Orange 2180 days ago
Florida high school students should focus on major and minor subjects just like their college counterparts and shouldn't be retained at lower grade levels if they fail a course or two.
Floridians lag in preparing for terrorism
posted by Mr.Orange 2180 days 23 hours 35 minutes ago
Floridians seem to have the drill down pat for hurricanes. But planning for terrorism is a different story, according to a regional task force studying the issue and trying to boost public awareness. Oh come on, it can't happen here!
State among top 10 in suicides
posted by FLCitizen 2180 days 23 hours 37 minutes ago
Florida has the ninth-highest number of suicides in the nation and many of the victims are elderly. It's really no surprise considering how many older folks move here after retirement.
Bush denounces petition-gathering groups
posted by Mr.Orange 2180 days 23 hours 39 minutes ago
but as the article notes, Jeb has no problem with petitions when it's for his posse.
Fishing fuels tourism year-round in the Florida Keys
posted by Mr.Orange 2181 days 23 hours 18 minutes ago
"Only here and Kenya have such a wide mix of fish," said Graeme Pullen, a sportsfishing writer from Fleet, England. "They have so many species you can go for."
Fewer state workers in Florida after two Bush terms
posted by FLCitizen 2181 days 23 hours 22 minutes ago
Jeb promised to shrink state government, and as he enters the final year of his second term, it is smaller than when he took office.
Candidates, look at FCAT
posted by Mr.Orange 2181 days 23 hours 35 minutes ago
A savvy candidate for governor would take a close look at a new survey of school principals about the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
Citrus industry felt the squeeze
posted by Mr.Orange 2181 days 23 hours 32 minutes ago
Before state and federal officials pulled the plug last month on its controversial war on citrus canker, Florida's $9 billion citrus industry had come to fear for its very survival.
Hispanic population on the rise
posted by Mr.Orange 2181 days 23 hours 29 minutes ago
In the New Orlando of 2020, nearly one in every three residents will be Hispanic -- with a new generation on the rise.
Florida's new 2,000 mile trail offers tourists a bird's eye view
posted by FLCitizen 2182 days 19 hours 35 minutes ago
2000 mile Great Florida Birding Trail is done. You don't have to be a birder to enjoy though, it's great for a plain ole hike too.
Republican Rumble Update: Trump opens Palm Beach mansion for Crist fund-raiser
posted by FLCitizen 2183 days 22 hours 14 minutes ago
It's pretty clear who Donald Trump wants voters to hire as Florida's next governor.
Florida wants more oversight in use of Apalachicola river water
posted by FLCitizen 2183 days 22 hours 19 minutes ago
Alabama and Georgia are using the water that feeds the river before it reaches Florida and the Appalachicola Bay which is harming the fragile ecosystem which is the bay.
FL Republican Party hatin' on McInvale
posted by Mr.Orange 2183 days 22 hours 25 minutes ago
Apparently back in 2002 the Republican Party of Florida paid for advertisements that slammed McInvale like The Rock slammed Steve Austin.
Suit seeks to list Florida black bear on high-risk list
posted by Mr.Orange 2184 days 23 hours 59 minutes ago
Conservation groups and an animal welfare group went to court Friday to try to get the Florida black bear added to the federal list of endangered or threatened species.
Survey highlights principals' doubts about FCAT
posted by Mr.Orange 2184 days 23 hours 56 minutes ago
Polls indicate wide disapproval not of tests, but of how they're used.