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stock.adobe.comThe sudden shutdown of Hillsborough's juvenile detention center has reportedly left judges, lawyers and officials confused about where to house the youths who were placed there. -
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Pinellas' superintendent said the proposal could save $25 million a year and reduce unused student seats by nearly 5,000. -
In late August and early September, the largest of collection of Florida's most endangered coral spawned in a Key Largo nursery. Thousands of babies are now being raised in labs around the state, which scientists hope could help revive elkhorn coral on North America's only barrier reef. -
City preservation staff objected to replacing historic wood that may still be repairable. -
The cargo plane crash in Miami is raising concerns about the safety culture at 21 Air, one of the carriers that fly for Amazon. Former pilots were sounding alarms even before Sunday's accident.
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Google MapsLeapfrog argues the case involving five Palm Beach Health Network hospitals raises First Amendment issues because its safety grades are “opinions” protected by the Constitution. -
Jim Newman/UF/IFASCiting privacy issues, an official said the health department "is unable to provide additional details." However, the investigation occurs after Hillsborough was described as an "epicenter" of an outbreak.
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