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Fla. Supreme Court Upholds Forced Contribution To State Pension Plan
The Florida Supreme Court voted Thursday to uphold a law requiring public employees to contribute three percent of their income to the state’s pension plan.
New Merit Pay System Faces Challenge From Teachers Union
While some applaud the new merit pay system for the state’s teachers, the occupation’s union is fighting it head on.
Florida Adopting Nationwide Education Standards
There is another change coming for students in Florida who are already tired of all the statewide standardized tests they have to take every year. Now, Florida’s schools are adopting uniform academic standards shared with most other states.
Florida’s Teacher Evaluation Plan Under Fire
Florida’s statewide teacher evaluation system is under fire once again.
Fla. Supreme Court Weighing FRS Contributions Legality
The Florida Supreme Court sounded skeptical Friday as it considered a legal challenge to a 2011 law that forced public employees to help pay for their pensions.
Florida Teachers Union Opposing Evaluation Rule
The battle over teacher evaluations and merit pay takes center stage in Tallahassee Wednesday.
Gov. Scott Signs $70B Budget
With stroke of a pen, Gov. Rick Scott signed the state’s 2012-2013 budget into law at a St. Johns County elementary school.
Group Forms To Support Repeal Ban On Public Funding Of Churches
A new group called “Yes on 8 Campaign” has formed to support a repeal of Florida’s ban on public funding of churches and other religious organizations.
Judge Strikes Down 3% Pension Requirement For State Workers
A state judge has struck down a new law that required public employees to contribute 3-percent of their income to their retirement pensions.
Fla. Teacher’s Union Files Lawsuit On Merit Pay
Florida’s statewide teacher’s union has filed a lawsuit related to the teacher merit pay law passed by the Florida Legislature this year.
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
