Florida

Early Election Results Show Obama Takes Florida

Offbeatnews — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:58:13 -0600

The sunshine state of Florida is showing early election results that Barack Obama has 51% to McCains' 48% with 41% of the precincts reporting. MSNBC is projecting Barack Obama as the early election winner in Florida.

Florida Governor Extends Early Voting Hours

admin_huliq — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:07:00 -0500

Governor Charlie Crist today signed Executive Order 08-217, extending the hours for early voting during the current General Election. Effective immediately, early voting sites will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., through Friday, October 31, 2008, and for a total of 12 hours between 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008.

Global warming will have significant economic impacts on Florida coasts

harminka — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:56:38 -0500

Leading Florida-based scientific researchers released two new studies today, including a Florida State University report finding that climate change will cause significant impacts on Florida's coastlines and economy due to increased sea level rise.

Florida School Grades Show The State In Nation's Top 15

admin_huliq — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:28:32 -0500

According to the 2008 Quality Counts report - a national comparison of state education systems - Florida ranked among the top 15 in the country.

Democrats Deny Florida Delegates, Stressing Rules

admin_huliq — Sat, 31 May 2008 17:49:54 -0500

The Democratic Rules Committee voted to deny the right of Florida delegates the right to seat in the National Democratic Assembly emphasizing rules and how important it is to follow the rules. But the delegates will participate with One Half votes.

Caladesi Island State Park of Florida Named Best Beach

admin_huliq — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:53:09 -0500

Caladesi Island State Park in the St. Petersburg and Clearwater area is named America's Top Beach for 2008 by Coastal expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach."

Fecal microorganisms inhabit sandy beaches of Florida

harminka — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:19:42 -0500

Traditionally, the cleanliness of a beach is monitored by sampling the bathing water a few meters from shore. But since sand is an effective filter, it follows that fecal bacteria (those from sewage) may be concentrated in the sand as the tide flows and ebbs.

Coastal Florida Residents Evacuated As Officials Battle Wildfires

admin_huliq — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:30:49 -0500

There are at least four fires in Volusia County and Brevard County, in central Florida, which has forced the evacuations of hundreds of coastal residents as firefighters battles the blazes.

Florida Approves Health Insurance Bill Reaching To 3.8 Million

admin_huliq — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:50:53 -0500

The house of the representatives of Florida this morning approved a bill that makes health insurance coverage more affordable to the state's 3.8 million people without health insurance, but also has lesser treatment coverage.

Anderson Analytics To Present "Marketing to Generation Y: The College Market"

AndersonAnalytics — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:45:23 -0500

Tom H. C. Anderson to Present on Marketing to Generation Y: The College Market” at AdFed Miami, FL

Mega-Yacht offers Fireworks Cruise During Cherry Blossom Festival

admin_huliq — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:29:15 -0500

Capital Yachts (www.CapitalYacht.com) will launch its first fireworks cruise during the Cherry Blossom festival on April 5, 2008.

The University of Miami Makes $4.5 Billion Impact on FL Economy

admin_huliq — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:30:53 -0500

Study shows the University Of Miami's economic impact in Florida swells to $4.5 billion and South Florida enriched by top research institution and community contributor.