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Florida ranked lowest of all 50 states in teacher salary

Florida’s average teacher salary is ranked 50th out of all 50 states and D.C., contributing to teacher and staff shortages.
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Florida Senate Bill would limit oil drilling near coastlines

The bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection to evaluate how oil spills could impact coastal industries. 

Florida Congressional Delegation holds hearing on hurricane recovery

Florida’s Congressional Delegation held a bipartisan hearing about hurricane recovery efforts and preparing for future storms.
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Florida House bill would allow craft breweries to bypass distributors

An advancing bill would allow craft breweries to sell up to 5,000 beverages annually to vendors, without a distributor.
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FWC to host virtual meeting March 13 on black bear hunting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hear from the public about a potential black bear hunt.
Life jacket giveaway by SPFR for pool safety

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue to host free life jacket giveaway to promote water safety

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, in collaboration with Safe Kids Florida Suncoast, will host a free life jacket giveaway today, March 12.
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Florida House billl about former phosphate mines advances in subcommittee

A bill filed in the Florida Legislature could shield owners of former phosphate mines from liability, and its application is not clear.
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