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A new Florida law went into effect requiring that any individual who suspects a child has been abused must report that to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
Treasure Coast Palm
n too many cases, the signs of child abuse don't come to light until a law-enforcement officer shows up at a neighbor's door.
Tallahassee Democrat
If one believes that supporting our local youth now will yield great payoffs down the road, then Envision Credit Union made a grand down payment.
Tallahassee Democrat
The faux bath salts and incense can mimic drugs such as cocaine and LSD — dangerous stuff, especially for kids.
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Imagine how tough it must be to do math homework cramped up in a car.
Florida Times-Union
Manatee County sheriff's deputies arrested 43 men in the Internet child-sex sting operation.
Bradenton Herald
Sunrise Theatre Foundation attempts to give the children of the Treasure Coast the opportunity to experience live theater at no cost to them.
Treasure Coast Palm
Many children entering nursing facilities in the state are unnecessarily separated from their families and communities for years.
Lakeland Ledger
September's well coordinated undercover Internet child sex sting must have sent shivers down the spines of every parent with underage children.
Bradenton Herald
Volunteers like to be appreciated, and they want to feel their contributions really make a difference.
Citrus County Chronicle
The time to prepare children to learn doesn’t begin in preschool but in the first year of their lives.
Florida Times-Union
Florida’s SAT results continue to mark progress for minority students.
Miami Herald
We must all step up — and open our eyes to the horrors no one wants to see.
Orlando Sentinel
The problem rests with a way of education that hasn't changed much in years.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Instead of following standards set up by the state Department of Juvenile Justice, the standards are set by the Florida Sheriffs Association.
Tampa Tribune
These programs may not provide all the answers for problems in the community, but they are a good start.
Tampa Bay Times
Ormond Beach has wisely decided to keep fluoride in its water supply.
Daytona Beach News-Journal

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Orlando Sentinel

Florida state law requires...

Gainesville Sun

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Sarasota Herald-Tribune

As a physician, I often counsel parents of teenagers to be extra vigilant against underage drinking. Parents often are surprised to hear that most...

Gainesville Sun

If you look at our state's...

Ocala Star Banner

The grind of preseason practice is over and regular-season games are beginning for thousands of high-school athletes across Florida.

Tallahassee Democrat

 

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Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Letter To The Editor

That there are 54,209...

Tampa Tribune


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