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December 29, 2008  RSS feed
TALLAHASSEE – The number of Florida’s Kindergarteners showing early literacy skills reached its highest point to date according to the 2008 Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS) results released today by the Florida Department of Education. The screening measures each Kindergartener’s readiness in seven areas, including language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, social and personal skills, physical health and fitness and the creative arts. More...

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum and Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Holly Bensonreleased the state’s annual Medicaid fraud report Monday, highlighting the importance of increased vigilance against Medicaid fraud. More...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians rose five points to 67 in December, reflecting optimism about new presidential leadership in January despite unprecedented pessimism about personal finances, a new University of Florida study finds. More...

Creating safe learning environments for our children
In 2003, a student's discovery of 8.5 fluid ounces of elemental mercury in an unlocked chemistry cabinet forced a high school in Washington, D.C., to close for 35 days. The cleanup cost more than $1 million. More...
A family driving through Florida on vacation sees a state park sign and makes a turn off US 27. A few minutes later, they reach the main gate of Dudley Farm Historic State Park. The gate is locked, with a sign: "Closed for 2009." More...
AMELIA ISLAND -- Twenty-seven member organizations have been nominated for 2008 Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce Businesses of the Year awards, while 16 individuals have been nominated for 2008 Volunteer and Customer Service Professional of the Year awards. More...
JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Suns are pleased to continue their long-standing tradition of providing the best family entertainment value on the First Coast! Join the Suns family as we begin a new partnership with the Florida Marlins for the 2009 season! The Suns have ticket options for all types of fans - from the die-hard superfan to the budget-conscious family and everyone in between! More...
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Georgia’s football team practiced for 90 minutes Monday at Olympia High School in Orlando as preparations continued for the Capital One Bowl versus Michigan State. More...
Governor Charlie Crist has reappointed Brian S. Yablonski to a second five-year term on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). More...
(Jacksonville, FL) – Coming to the UNF Fine Arts Center on February 6th at 7:30 p.m., The Aquila Theatre Company’s Comedy of Errors returns in a sensational new revival, celebrating ten years since it first toured the United States. Their imaginative and exuberant production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy is a "must-see" for newcomers to Shakespeare and Bard enthusiasts alike. Aquila’s smash hit played extended engagements in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and, Europe. More...
Galaxy Gems is no mere foray into science fiction with alien life forms taking center stage, but instead a compelling glimpse into the age old fight between right and wrong that has both troubled and elevated the human race since their beginning. Author George Duncan takes the usual premise of good and evil setting it down into an unusual place - the universe of the 23rd century. More...
The following is the winner's essay in the game for Christmas contest, congrats and enjoy. More...
(ARA) - Dwindling student loan resources and shrinking financial aid aren't the only adverse effects the economy is having on college students. Spring break - the annual bacchanalia of shirtless frat brothers and bikini-clad sorority sisters - may be financially challenging for plenty of college kids in 2009. More...
The book and DVD called "The Secret" had a huge impact on many people in the past few years. The modern presentation has educated this generation on a concept that has been around and recognized by some of the greatest minds in history, including Einstein. More...
(ARA) - You finally met the person of your dreams. There's just one small problem -- you live hundreds of miles apart and neither of you is able or willing to move. You face the challenge of the "long distance relationship" -- a lifestyle choice for about 25 million people around the world. More...