Florida House proposes $341 million fix for court's funding woes | Florida Times-Union
IN 2009, a trust fund was created and filled with fees from foreclosure filings to fund the state court system. With filings falling off, the system has been running on fumes in recent years, and needed a $46.5 million loan from the Legislature in October...
Florida House passes budget; plan boosts education funding, cuts area hospitals by $30M | Florida Times-Union
The Florida House just passed a budget that ups public school funding, reduces Medicaid reimbursements to First Coast hospitals by more than $30 million and increases tuition at the request of the state’s university presidents. The $69.2 billion spending...
Offseason spotlight: Florida State | ESPN.com
Our offseason spotlight series continues today with Florida State. A reminder: This series features individual players, position groups and coaches who really need to have big offseasons -- starting this spring. Spotlight: Offensive line. 2011 Summary:...
Man who helped build one of the largest auto dealership chains in Florida dies at age 77 | Florida Times-Union
had a passion for community service, hunting, fly fishing, photography, woodworking, bread making, water skiing, scuba diving, technology, golf, French wines and was “a great tennis player,” said his son, Bob Massey Jr. “He had a passion for learning and excelling,” Massey said. “He wanted to be the...
Tuition for higher education in Florida likely going up, but details still murky | Florida Times-Union
In all likelihood, tuition is going up this year. The devil, though, is in the details. The House Wednesday gave early approval to a spending plan that includes an 8 percent hike, which equates to $245 million for universities, and $73 million for...
Robert Massey, who helped build one of the largest automobile dealership chains in Florida, dies at age 77 | Florida Times-Union
had a passion for community service, hunting, fly fishing, photography, woodworking, bread making, water skiing, scuba diving, technology, golf, French wines and was ?a great tennis player,? said his son, Bob Massey Jr. ?He had a passion for learning and excelling,? Massey said. ?He wanted to be...
BC stuns No. 17 Florida St., snaps 6-game skid | ESPN.com
Florida State's Okaro White, left, fights for a rebound against Boston College's K.C. Caudill, center, and Lonnie... (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) 2011-12 Season @BC 64, FSU 60 Recap | Box Score Next 5 Games FSU BC 02/11 MIA 1:00pm 02/16 VT 7:00pm 02/18 @NCST...
Robert Massey, who helped build one of Florida's largest dealership chains, dies at 77 | Florida Times-Union
had a passion for community service, hunting, fly fishing, photography, woodworking, bread making, water skiing, scuba diving, technology, golf, French wines and was “a great tennis player,” said his son, Bob Massey Jr. “He had a passion for learning and excelling,” Massey said. “He wanted to be the...
Florida House sets up budget for final vote | Florida Times-Union
After more than five hours of debate, the House Wednesday readied their $69.2 billion budget up for a final vote Thursday. The spending plan includes a $1 billion boost for education, which is paid for in part, by a reduction in Medicaid reimbursement...
Florida House looks to limit emergency room visits for Medicaid recipients | Florida Times-Union
Democrats peppered the House’s health care budget chief Wednesday with questions about a plan to limit emergency room visits for Medicaid recipients to 12 each year. There is an expectation for recipients that are under 21 or pregnant. State Rep. Matt...
Florida wins 98th consecutive home match | NCAA sports
No. 1 Florida defeated South Florida, 7-0, on Tuesday evening and won its 98th consecutive home match. The Gators, who recorded their 25th consecutive team victory dating back to last season, won their 23rd in a row against South Florida, improving to 50-1 all-time against their fellow Sunshine State...
State health care: Florida lets kids go without health care | Florida Times-Union
This is not new. A large number of Florida children do not have health insurance because the state does not accept federal funding. In December, the federal government awarded bonuses of nearly $300 million to 23 states for children’s health care...
College Basketball Preview: No. 15 Florida State at Boston College | Florida Times-Union
Seminoles (16-6, 7-1 ACC): F Bernard James (10.2 ppg), C Xavier Gibson (7.8 ppg), G Michael Snaer (13.8 ppg), G Deividas Dulkys (7.6 ppg), G Luke Loucks (7.2 ppg). Eagles (7-16, 2-7 ACC): F Ryan Anderson (9.4 ppg), C Dennis Clifford (9.5 ppg), G Matt...
Florida Gators look to add small ball to power game - college softball | ESPN.com
Editor's note: Graham Hays is counting down to the start of the 2012 college softball season with a look at each of the teams in his Top 20. Check back daily for updates. No. 4 Florida Last year: 56-13 overall, 21-7 SEC (lost in Women...
Kidd-Gilchrist, No. 1 Kentucky snap Gators' streak | SI.com
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Swamp Head, Cigar City to represent Florida at prestigious Savor beer and food extravaganza in Washington | Florida Times-Union
Two Florida breweries will represent the Sunshine State at Savor, the ritzy beer and food extravaganza in Washington in June. Gainesville's Swamp Head Brewery and Tampa's Cigar City Brewing were among 60 breweries selected from 160 entries in a lottery...
No. 1 Kentucky passes test from Florida easily | ESPN.com
Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has 13 points, 13 rebounds in rout of Gators VIDEO PLAYLIST Team Stat Comparison FG Made-Attempted 22-63 (.349) 29-55 (.527) 3P Made-Attempted 6-27 (.222) 9-15 (.600) FT Made-Attempted 8-12 (.667) 11-11 (1.000) Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) 12 (0/0) 13 (0/0...
Gators have no chance against the elite when Walker struggles | Florida Times-Union
against elite teams, UF has little chance to win. Certainly Walker isn't the lone reason the eighth-ranked Gators got crushed by No. 1 Kentucky 78-58 in Lexington on Tuesday night. But, it's impossible to ignore the fact that you and I scored as many points as Walker...
No. 1 Kentucky dominates No. 8 Florida at Rupp | SI.com
won its 16th straight overall and ended Florida's run of seven consecutive wins. Kenny Boynton led the Gators (19-5, 7-2) with 18 points, but the team with the nation's most 3-pointers this season went 6 of 27 from behind the arc and shot 34.9 percent overall...
Where do Wildcats, Gators fit in bracket? | SI.com
* Designated auto-bid winners from each conference, based on best RPI for conference leader (fewest league losses) Last four in: Xavier, Colorado State, Mississippi, Cal. Last four out: Miami (Fl.), Cincinnati, NC State, Seton Hall. Bids by conference:...
LIVE: No. 1 Kentucky, No. 8 Florida clash at Rupp | SI.com
No. 1 Kentucky has won 15 straight overall and boasts a 48-game winning streak at Rupp Arena. Can the Wildcats add to those runs as they take on eighth-ranked Florida? Follow along here.
UK, Florida tourney locks in Bubble Watch | SI.com
It's about this time every year when public overreaction becomes the rule rather than the exception when it comes to the bubble. Experts and viewers alike are certain teams are in or out -- "They're not an NCAA team!", they state authoritatively --...
Kangaroo shoppers donate $230,000 to Central Florida nonprofit, helping fund vacations for ill children | Florida Times-Union
Shoppers in 400 Kangaroo Express stores in Jacksonville and across the state donated more than $233,000 to a Central Florida nonprofit resort that provides free vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The donations for...
North Florida Komen affiliate accepting applications for breast cancer programs | Florida Times-Union
on community needs assessment, according to the release: Reducing financial and transportation barriers to screening and treatment for women and men in Duval, Baker, Nassau and Clay counties. The goal is to locate and support health care providers who can perform mammograms at a reduced cost and to support...
Today In Florida History February 7th | Florida Times-Union
Today In Florida History... February 7th, 1864 Union troops under General Truman A. Seymour landed at Jacksonville. This was the fourth occupation of the city by a Union army. The troops were to be used in a major Federal push into the center of the...