March 28, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 5/22/2014

› 'Consumer Reports' likes Brevard's sunscreens
Just in time for the unofficial start of summer this Memorial Day weekend, Consumer Reports magazine is reporting that two Brevard County products may be a good value when it comes to sunscreens.

› The highest paid university president in Florida
The highest paid public university president in Florida in 2013 was John C. Hitt of the University of Central Florida, according to a report released this week by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

› 'Tonight Show' taking first road trip to Florida
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon is taking the "Tonight Show" on a road trip to Florida. The show announced Tuesday that Fallon's first road trip since taking over for former host Jay Leno is to Orlando next month.

› New laws aimed at helping understand school progress
New laws should make it easier for parents to see how their children’s schools and districts are doing compared to others in Florida, experts told the state Board of Education on Tuesday.

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