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Organizers Saddle Up for Red Hills Horse Trials 2012
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Last Updated: 1:05 PM 01/27/12 - Organizers are gearing up for the Red Hills Horse Trials again. Many of this year's riders will be hoping to gain a spot on the U.S. Olympic team this summer. Red Hills is the first step toward winning that ticket to ride in the Olympics. (Full Story) |
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New Bill Could Change Greyhound Racing in FL
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Last Updated: 5:58 PM 01/27/12 - Greyhounds have raced along these tracks at Jefferson County Kennel Club for over 50 years. But new bills moving through the Florida legislature may change that. (Full Story) |
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Scott Welcomes America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses to Florida
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Last Updated: 2:02 PM 01/27/12 - Governor Rick Scott officially welcomed America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses to Florida during the company’s debut in Miami-Dade County in Kendall, Florida. (Full Story) |
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Vice President Joe Biden to Speak in Tallahassee
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Last Updated: 5:21 PM 01/27/12 - A reception featuring Vice President Joe Biden will be held at the spacious Challenger Center on Kleman Plaza, just steps from the Capitol Building on February 6. (Full Story) |
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Boat Ramp Leads to Controversy
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Last Updated: 8:37 AM 01/27/12 - There's a growing controversy over a boat ramp in Jackson County. County commissioners reopened it to the public, after the landowner blocked access. (Full Story) |
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Opportunities Await Veterans at TCC
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Last Updated: 2:26 PM 01/27/12 - Florida Governor Rick Scott has urged employers to “make hiring Florida’s heroes their business.” At Tallahassee Community College (TCC), a high priority is placed on veterans – as students, prospective employees and employees. (Full Story) |
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Dow Slips After U.S. Economic Growth Disappoints
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Last Updated: 5:10 PM 01/27/12 - The Dow fell 74 points, or 0.6 percent, to 12,660. (Full Story) |
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Community Looks to Clean Up Streets
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Last Updated: 11:40 PM 01/26/12 - Residents in Griffin Heights met at the New Birth Tabernacle of Praise Church off of Harlem Street. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Marsh attended as well as TPD Chief Dennis Jones. (Full Story) |
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Jury Finds Herron Guilty in Tallahassee Bus Stop Murder
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Last Updated: 2:14 PM 01/27/12 - Alvin Herron sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Peggy Anderson (Full Story) |
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POLL: Romney Rules in Florida Despite Gingrich Debate Mastery
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Last Updated: 1:52 PM 01/27/12 - With the Presidential Preference Primary looming, Mitt Romney holds a solid lead over the Republican presidential pack in Florida, according to a new poll. (Full Story) |
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Bill Would Cap Non-Profit Salaries
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Last Updated: 10:37 AM 01/27/12 - Prompted by reports of highly paid executives at some community based care organizations, a Senate committee passed a proposal to cap salaries for such executives to no higher than the state's highest paid elected official. (Full Story) |
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Senate Panel: Allow Dog Tracks with No Dogs
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Last Updated: 10:28 AM 01/27/12 - A divided Senate panel narrowly approved a bill to let greyhound tracks keep their licenses without having to offer live racing, opening the door for them to become card rooms or other types of gambling venues. (Full Story) |
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In-State Tuition for Children of Illegals?
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Last Updated: 7:05 PM 01/26/12 - Children of illegal immigrants born in Florida are asking lawmakers to lower their college tuition. They’re paying out-of-state tuition, even though they’re US citizens. Legislation to give the students in-state tuition has been filed, but isn’t going anywhere. (Full Story) |
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Prison Privatization Measure Headed to Senate Floor
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Last Updated: 9:29 AM 01/27/12 - A legislative proposal to privatize about 30 prisons in most of the southern part of the state is headed for the Senate floor after a vote in the Budget Committee that angered prison guards who feel they're not being heard. (Full Story) |
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Leon County Booking Report: January 26, 2012
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Last Updated: 7:44 AM 01/27/12 - Attached is a PDF file containing all bookings at the Leon County Jail from January 26. (Full Story) |
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BLOG: Strong Storms Possible Thursday Evening
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Last Updated: 7:51 AM 01/27/12 - An area of rain and thunderstorms is expected to move into the area late Thursday and exit Friday morning. (Full Story) |
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Rally in Tally for Lower Tuition
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Last Updated: 11:32 PM 01/26/12 - Hundreds of college students are asking lawmakers to fund higher education. (Full Story) |
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Mother Fends Off Intruder with Bedpost
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Last Updated: 10:32 PM 01/26/12 - Sometimes you have to use whatever is available to defend yourself, your home and property -- and your loved ones. Even, if that means a bedpost. (Full Story) |
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CRMC's New CEO
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Last Updated: 10:46 PM 01/26/12 - There's a new CEO at Capital Regional Medical Center--and it's appropriate to welcome him to Tallahassee with the tomahawk chop. (Full Story) |
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Students Meet Critically-Acclaimed Author
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Last Updated: 4:41 PM 01/26/12 - Some aspiring writers at Chiles High School are inspired after meeting with a critically acclaimed author this morning. (Full Story) |
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