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Alimony overhaul bill clears first House panel

Published on November 19, 2015 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Jim Rosica

A House bill aimed at overhauling and streamlining the state’s alimony rules cleared its first panel Wednesday, despite a retired judge telling lawmakers “bad things are going to happen to nice people” if the measure becomes law. The Civil Justice Subcommittee OK’d the bill (HB 455), sponsored by Republican state Rep. Colleen Burton of Lakeland, along party lines. It’s the third time in recent years the Legislature has attempted to change Florida’s alimony law. Pitted once more against each other are…

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FSU football coach Jimbo Fisher, wife are divorcing

Published on June 11, 2015 in Sports/Top Headlines by Gary Shelton

FSU football coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife Candi are divorcing. The Fishers have separated and are working with attorneys to mediate terms of their divorce, the Tallahassee Democrat has confirmed. Fisher, 49, led the Seminoles to a national title in 2013. He and Candi have two sons, Trey and Ethan. In 2011, Ethan was diagnosed with Fanconi Anemia, a rare life-threatening blood disorder. The Fishers created the Kidz 1st Fund.

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Alan Grayson wants kids to live with him, claims mother is “bizarre”

Published on June 2, 2015 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson wants his four children ages 10 to 16 to live with him, claiming their mother’s behavior has been “bizarre, aggressive and inappropriate,” according to papers filed last week in a Florida divorce court. Grayson said in the court papers that he should be the sole decision-maker for the children’s education, medical issues and activities because Lolita Grayson is unwilling to communicate with him on those matters. He accused Lolita Grayson of being abusive to the children,…

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