Parents of certain special-needs students in Florida will be able to customize their children’s education, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Rick Scott on Friday. The […]
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It may be getting harder to sneak into the United States, but once you’ve arrived, getting fake documents in Florida is a piece of cake. Counterfeit, altered […]
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Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat, has a huge mouth problem. No, the gregarious governor doesn’t have cavities, but rather he has a tough time controlling […]
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The push to unionize workers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airporthascounty officials worrying the conflict will disrupt operations. So last month, Broward County commissioners to matters into their […]
President Obama made thewelfare of Native American children a theme during his recent visit to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota, but two child welfare […]
England’s celebrity jock David Beckham wants valuable public property along waterfront Miami to build his dream — a Major League Soccer stadium. But the Urban Environment League […]
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallinon Thursdayrepealed the state’s controversial Common Core curriculum. The “federal overreach tainted a Common Core programcreated with well-intentioned goals,” Fallin said. “President Obama and […]
Red light cameras have generated millions in revenue for towns and cities across the country, but they’ve brought plenty of controversy, too. More than 500 municipalities are […]
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INVESTMENTS: Venezuelans are putting money into Florida’s real estate market, creating a familiar place for the community in the exile.
As political unrest persists in Venezuela, wealthy Venezuelans lo to Miami real estate as a safe haven to park their cash. much of South America, Venezuela’s […]
State lawmakers are pushing back against the surveillance alliance between the executive branch and law enforcement agencies at all levels of society. According to data published by […]
Undocumentedimmigrants whocame to the U.S. as children and succeeded academically rejoice. You can become a lawyer in good standing in the state of Florida. Gov. Rick Scott […]
Parents of children with severe disabilities are applauding Florida’s lawmakers for passing a bill to help them pay for the tutoring and therapies their children need. The […]
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