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St. Pete City Council awards Eckerd College for its role in finding Phoebe Jonchuck’s tiny body

Published on March 12, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Janelle Irwin

St. Pete City Council awarded the Eckerd College Search and Rescue team during its meeting Thursday for its involvement in recovering the body of 5-year-old Phoebe Jonchuck. The little girl was tragically thrown from the Dick Misener Bridge of the Sunshine Skyway early in the morning of January 8. Her father stopped at the top of the bridge and threw her over before an officer could approach his car for a traffic stop. The St. Pete Police Department immediately contacted…

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Jeb Bush & Scott Walker going to New Hampshire, but not before DWS gives a prebuttal

Published on March 12, 2015 in Top Headlines by Mitch Perry

The two breakout stars in the early going GOP presidential sweepstakes — Jeb Bush and Scott Walker — go to New Hampshire this weekend, site of the nation’s first primary election some 10 months from now. For Bush, it will be his first political visit to the Granite State in 15 years. Walker is a relative stranger as well, having made only one previous visit back in 2012 to speak at the state’s convention. They’re not the only 2016 hopefuls…

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Jeb Bush’s emails detail communications with top donors

Published on March 12, 2015 in Top Headlines by Associated Press

Among the many thousands of emails Jeb Bush received as Florida governor are a string of notes from campaign donors asking for favors and making suggestions. Invariably, Bush responded quickly. Sometimes, he appointed a person a donor had recommended for a position. Other times, he rejected advice about a piece of legislation. It’s an insight into Bush’s work as governor that’s possible only because his emails are open for review, something not yet available for those sent and received by…

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4th Floor Files talks with Taylor Patrick Biehl on Springsteen, loyalty and Abe Lincoln

Published on March 12, 2015 in Top Headlines by James Call

Today’s chapter of the “4th Floor Files” talks with lobbyist Taylor Patrick Biehl, a fan of both Bruce Springsteen and Abraham Lincoln. Last year, Biehl and Dr. Jeffry Sharkey created the Medical Marijuana Business Association of Florida. Biehl has served as the director of governmental affairs for the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, as an associate with Uhlfelder & Associates, P.A. and on the staff of the Senate Community Affairs Committee. Biehl credits a former history professor with his…

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Study: Conservatives say they’re happy, but liberals show it

Published on March 12, 2015 in Top Headlines by Associated Press

Conservatives say they are happier, but liberals show more cheer in smiles, word choice and even emoticon use, claims a new scientific study. Other researchers found fault with the study, which looked at how Democrats and Republicans differ in positive language in speeches entered into the Congressional Record, photos in the congressional directory, tweets by followers of the two different political parties, LinkedIn photos associated with advocacy groups, and answers to psychological satisfaction-with-life surveys. The scientists found Democrats in Congress…

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Florida considers 24-hour waiting period for abortions

Published on March 12, 2015 in Top Headlines by Associated Press

Women seeking abortions would have to wait 24 hours under a bill now advancing in the Florida Legislature. A House committee on Thursday approved the bill after hearing passionate testimony. The measure sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Sullivan would require a woman seeking an abortion to talk in person to the physician performing the abortion at least 24 hours ahead of time. Sullivan said she was sponsoring the bill (HB 633) to make sure women were not rushed into seeking an…

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Let it go (again)! Disney announces plans for ‘Frozen 2’

Published on March 12, 2015 in Apolitical/Top Headlines by Associated Press

Let it go (on)! The Walt Disney Co. on Thursday announced plans to make a sequel to the animated mega-hit “Frozen.” Bob Iger, Walt Disney Co. chief executive, and John Lasseter, head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, joined in officially announcing “Frozen 2” at the company’s annual shareholders meeting in San Francisco. The sequel had been widely expected for a film that has become a juggernaut for Disney. Since its release in November 2013, “Frozen” has made nearly $1.3 billion…

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Life and politics from the Sunshine State's best city

Top Headlines - page 2816

St. Pete City Council awards Eckerd College for its role in finding Phoebe Jonchuck’s tiny body

Jeb Bush & Scott Walker going to New Hampshire, but not before DWS gives a prebuttal

Jeb Bush’s emails detail communications with top donors

4th Floor Files talks with Taylor Patrick Biehl on Springsteen, loyalty and Abe Lincoln

Study: Conservatives say they’re happy, but liberals show it

Florida considers 24-hour waiting period for abortions

Let it go (again)! Disney announces plans for ‘Frozen 2’

Top Headlines - page 2816

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