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Former students, parents and the NAACP ask for scrutiny on how Hillsborough schools document complaints.
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His sudden decision was at odds with the careful manner he displayed over 13 years in office.
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The non-profit University Area Community Development Corporation strives to give a neglected community a voice.
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Two other openly gay candidates also ran for seats but failed to make the runoff.
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Steven Cozzi was last seen at his office at Blanchard Law in Largo on Tuesday, according to reports.
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With a principal’s resignation, ‘David’ has been dragged into our weird, tiresome politics.
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From boat shows to tattoo fests, no work day is the same, say employees of the Florida State Fair Authority.
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The governor has requested nearly $100 million for the new State Guard force.
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