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Florida Education Association sues to stop emergency order that would reopen classrooms
The Florida Education Association (FEA) announced a lawsuit aimed to stop the state's emergency order to reopen physical school classrooms five days a week starting in August. On July 6, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order to require schools across the state to reopen brick and mortar buildings for students, teachers and staff at the start of the new school year in August. More from WTSP.
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How personalized medicine is revolutionizing healthcare in Florida and beyond
The future of healthcare just landed in Florida. This is a story about the ingenuity of Israeli technology and a partnership with the premier active adult community on planet earth. The combination is turning the central Florida heartland into a world-class medical destination and adding energy to the local economy. [Source: Florida Trend]
Watchdog groups raise financial concerns over Suncoast toll road
Two government watchdog groups are urging fiscal oversight and more financial details for a proposed 150-mile toll road between Citrus and Jefferson counties, one of three projects to expand the state's toll road system and stimulate the economy in rural areas. Florida TaxWatch and 1000 Friends of Florida released their recommendations Monday, a day before the task force for the Suncoast Connector is set to meet. [Source: Tallahassee Democrat]
School nurses furloughed as classes go online
The Palm Beach County Health Care District notified more than 200 school health care staff members that their work is suspended. They tend to routine student boo-boos and bellyaches as well as the more serious health problems for their young charges. Parents trust them with their children’s lives. But some 233 school health employees, woven into the educational experience, on Monday became collateral damage to the economic ravages of the coronavirus pandemic. [Source: Palm Beach Post]
Increasing the cybersecurity workforce, one student at a time
Randy Ramos is a visionary and entrepreneur who sees a need and finds a way to meet it — an approach that has proven successful with his IT and technology training company, Global Business Solutions, Inc. (GBSI). [Source: Global Business Solutions, Inc]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Winn-Dixie to require face coverings beginning July 27
One of the few remaining big retailers to hold out on requiring face masks, Winn-Dixie announced Monday that it is implementing a mask mandate in its stores.
› Florida sheriff warns that officers unable to provide security for RNC
Duval County, Fla., Sheriff Mike Williams on Monday said Jacksonville police are not currently able to provide security for the Republican National Convention, citing poor planning and a lack of funding for the last-minute event.
› Florida votes down delays, will proceed with high school football [NBC Sports]
Florida High School Athletic Association voted 10-5 to proceed with the current calendar for high school sports, which includes football practice starting next Monday.
› Why this pandemic might be good for Tampa Bay dogs
Think about it: A lot of dog owners who used to leave for work all day are now home, meaning extra walks, treats and belly rubs.
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