Florida NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Offshore drilling: It's not just for the Gulf Coast anymore- July 9, 2008 I haven't got anything against the residents of Florida and California. They seem like friendly folks.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/offshore-drilling-its-not-just-for-the-gulf-coast-an... Florida Grades Schools; Hillsborough Has Fewer Failing- July 9, 2008 " Florida's school report card was released today. Hillsborough County ended up with two failing schools -- Broward and Sulphur Springs elementaries -- compared with five in 2007.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/florida-grades-schools-hillsborough-has-fewer-failin... Jeffrey Donovan serves 'Notice': He's about to get burned for a second season- July 8, 2008 Jeffrey Donovan's character of Michael Weston on the USA Network series "Burn Notice" has the cool of James Bond and the handyman skills of MacGyver.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/jeffrey-donovan-serves-notice-hes-about-to-get-burne... Bertha no worry to state storm planners- July 8, 2008 TALLAHASSEE - Hurricane Bertha at this point is nothing more than a good reminder to Floridians that it's storm season.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/bertha-no-worry-to-state-storm-planners?fromrss=1 Editorial: Court deals people in- July 8, 2008 The people of Florida should have a say through their elected lawmakers on the issue of casino gambling, even on tribal lands.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/editorial-court-deals-people-in?fromrss=1 Pilot program expands options for students seeking four-year degrees- July 8, 2008 While Florida's public universities boost admission standards and turn away thousands of students, a new 'state college' system is emerging to help more students earn bachelor's degrees.This year, the Legislature created nine pilot state colleges, community colleges that will transform into schools that offer more four-year degrees. These include Miami Dade College, Edison College in Fort Myers and Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, formerly known as Indian River Community College.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/pilot-program-expands-options-for-students-seeking-f... Pilot killed in experimental plane crash- July 8, 2008 Officials say a small plane has crashed in South Florida, killing the pilot. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says the experimental aircraft crashed during takeoff Monday night.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/pilot-killed-in-experimental-plane-crash?fromrss=1 Florida's State Board of Ed is considering adding gun safety to HS...- July 7, 2008 Florida is considering offering classes in gun safety to high school students to spice up their choices for physical education.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/floridas-state-board-of-ed-is-considering-adding-gun... Man dies in house fire after oxygen tanks explode- July 7, 2008 Authorities in Central Florida are investigating a house fire that turned deadly after a resident's oxygen tanks exploded from the heat and fueled the flames, trapping him inside.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/man-dies-in-house-fire-after-oxygen-tanks-explode?fr... Endangered coral reefs take center stage at South Florida symposium- July 7, 2008 Intent on helping restore the world's rapidly declining reefs, Alison Moulding is growing baby coral in her South Florida laboratory.http://www.topix.net/state/fl/2008/07/endangered-coral-reefs-take-center-stage-at-south-fl... |