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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer tops Orlando mag power list
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer leads Orlando Magazine's most powerful list this year, riding the success of landing rail for Central Florida, while term-limited County Mayor Rich Crotty drops five spots to No. 6 on the annual rankings. The other top politicos... -
Update: Council recommends eight PSC candidates to governor
The Bottom Line - Beth Kassab on Business - Orlando SentinelThe Public Service Commission Nominating Council voted Thursday to send eight names to Gov. Charlie Crist for two vacancies on the five-member board. The council interviewed 28 candiates and, according to an Associated Press report, settled on the... -
Sound off about utility rates, Public Service Commission
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelFriday's column looked at Tallahassee's too-cozy relationship between utility regulators and the utility execs they are allegedly regulating. In the past few months, legislators have booted off two potential watchdogs who had vowed to side with average... -
Celebrity b-ball, bowling & an online auction for kids
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelTime for another round of plugs for upcoming nonprofit and charitable affairs. As always, if you have more, please post the info for your own events below. * There's an online auction going on right for New Hope for Kids – a great organization... -
Seminole teachers focus rally on Sen. Constantine
Sentinel School Zone» Orlando Sentinel – Sentinel School ZoneSeminole teachers are on Spring Break next week, but some plan to dedicate part of one day off to protest a teacher merit pay plan that has rocketed through the Legislature this month. Teachers plan to rally Monday, April 5 at 10 a.m. outside Sen. Lee... -
Teacher rallies against merit-pay legislation underscored by online, phone pleas
Sentinel School Zone» Orlando Sentinel – Sentinel School ZoneBig public rallies by teachers and their supporters in opposition to controversial merit-pay legislation are planned across the state Thursday and beyond, but the pressure on lawmakers is also coming by phone, e-mail and online as well.... -
Teachers rally in Orlando against merit-pay legislation
Sentinel School Zone» Orlando Sentinel – Sentinel School ZoneMore than 50 teachers on Spring Break and their supporters rallied near downtown Orlando Thursday in opposition to merit-pay bills making their way through the Legislature. Holding hand-painted signs with slogans such as “A child is more than a test... -
Springs bill still afloat in Senate
Central Florida Political Pulse» Orlando Sentinel – Central Florida Political PulseBy Keith Laing    The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Increased inspection requirements for septic tanks near Florida springs remained above water in the Florida Senate Tuesday after clearing a final committee, setting up a... -
Penalties for unpaid tolls could lessen in Florida
Sentinel Staff WritersToll-road operators are making a U-turn after a month of fending off accusations that they punish drivers unfairly. The two main agencies in Greater Orlando on Thursday conceded that the penalties are too harsh for motorists who occasionally or...Tags: Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, Lawyers, Altamonte Springs, Punishment, Death
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House OKs school proposal
of the Sentinel StaffSweeping legislation that ties residential growth to schools cleared the House on Thursday, although even its staunchest supporters acknowledge there’s still lots of work to be done. "It’s a good first step," said Rep. Paula Dockery of the heavily...Tags: Local Government, State Budgets, Real Estate Sales, Altamonte Springs, Elections
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Panhandle paying for code exemption
Tallahassee BureauWhen Florida adopted a statewide building code in answer to Hurricane Andrew, it set tough wind-construction standards well inland for much of the state -- except for the Panhandle. At the time, home builders and local legislators argued the extreme...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Science and Technology, Altamonte Springs, Jefferson County (Alabama), Miami-Dade County
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Some 'new kids' in Capitol step up to become next generation of leaders
Tallahassee BureauMidway through the two-month legislative session, a handful of Central Florida’s freshman legislators are emerging as leaders. Rep. David Simmons, an Altamonte Springs Republican, has already won a reputation for thoughtful oratory -- and daring. On...Tags: David Simmons, Teaching and Learning, Democratic Party, Students, Gary Siplin
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