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› New College of Florida dropout rate spikes, retention rate falls amid DeSantis' transition
New College of Florida lost more than twice the normal number of students it usually does between fall semesters this year, according to a report sent from the college's provost Wednesday. The college also had "by far" the lowest retention rate of first-year students in the college's history, at 64.9%, Interim Provost Brad Thiessen wrote.
› Multiple Broward sheriff’s employees facing indictments over pandemic loan fraud
Multiple employees at the Broward Sheriff’s Office, including sworn deputies, are under indictment on charges of falsifying paperwork to collect money under the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal program meant to help keep small businesses alive during the COVID pandemic. Seven deputies of the Sheriff’s Office were making their first appearance in federal court in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday morning, and scores more expected to be charged.
› South Florida-based company develops ‘physical therapy’ for your hearing
You’re familiar with physical therapy for bones, muscles and other spots. But what about physical therapy for your hearing? Chris Ellis takes his hearing seriously. He’s the CEO of hearing therapy company, AudioCardio, after all. But the company’s inception and Ellis’ desire to build a successful business can be traced back to something even more personal -- his experience taking care of his grandfather.
› Contract agreement: Brevard Public School teachers set to get nearly 10% pay raise
Brevard Public Schools and the local teacher union came to a contract tentative agreement Wednesday that includes nearly a 10% pay increase. It still must be ratified by Brevard Federation of Teachers and approved by the school board. Russell Bruhn, spokesperson for the district, said most teachers will see a pay increase this year of 9.9%: 2.5% of this increase will come from a salary increase, while the rest will come from millage, which was voted on by taxpayers during the 2022 election.
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