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› College Board accuses state of ‘false and politically motivated charge’ in AP course dispute
Taken aback by Florida’s attacks against its new AP African American studies course, the College Board late Saturday denounced the state Department of Education, saying it used the course to advance a politically motivated agenda. The organization’s letter, published at 8 p.m. Saturday, came just two days after it released another statement that did not take such a harsh tone as it pushed back against the department’s claims that portions of the course are “historically fictional.”
› JetBlue CEO says Spirit merger will grow flights at Orlando, Fort Lauderdale airports
With a successful acquisition of Spirit, JetBlue would become the largest airline in Orlando and in Fort Lauderdale by far. JetBlue’s chief executive officer, Robin Hayes, said Friday that combining the two airlines will give travelers a more credible alternative to American, Delta, Southwest and United. “We have four powerful airlines and the best way we believe to create a more competitive industry is to have a bigger JetBlue,” Hayes said of his company’s pitch to regulators for approving a merger.
› Westgate puts $3 million into renovations at the Cocoa Beach Pier; plans March reveal
A $3.5 million revamping of the 61-year-old Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier is almost complete, with upgrades to dining, shopping and creature comforts that Westgate officials hope will appeal to visitors and locals alike. "We feel like we've got something for people coming once a year to once or twice a week," said Jared Saft, chief business officer for the Orlando-based company. "We've got options for everybody."
› Tampa liquid bulk logistics firms to merge
Boasso Global Inc. and Q Super Holdings Inc., parent company of Quala, have signed a definitive agreement that will see the Tampa-based companies merge their complementary businesses to create one of the leading infrastructure services entities for the liquid bulk logistics industry. The sector involves the shipping of bulk liquids and foodstuffs, ranging from whiskey, beer, wine and cooking oils to water treatment products and automotive lubricants.
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