Florida prison privatization stalls in legislature

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - A proposal to privatize at least 26 prisons in south Florida is facing stiff opposition in the Florida Senate and may not have the votes to pass, the chamber's president and chief backer said on Tuesday. With the chamber split evenly on the issue, Senate President Mike Haridopolos, a Republican, said he will postpone until at least next week a vote on whether the ...
http://news.yahoo.com/florida-prison-privatization-stalls-legislature-002314513.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:23:14 -0800

No. 8 Florida falls 78-58 to No. 1 Kentucky

Florida kept sticking to its strength by shooting behind the arc. It turned out to be the eighth-ranked Gators biggest problem. Kenny Boynton led Florida with 18 points, but the team with the most 3-pointers in the nation this season went 6 of 27 from 3-point range in a 78-58 loss to No. 1 Kentucky on Tuesday night.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=ap-t25-florida

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:02:32 -0800

Florida St.-Boston College Preview

It's been five seasons since Florida State won eight in a row. It's been even longer since Boston College dropped seven straight. These teams are on opposite ends of the ACC standings and headed in different directions when they meet Wednesday night in Boston. The surging Seminoles have climbed to No.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaab/preview?gid=201202080058

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:02:25 -0800

University of Florida suspends fraternity for 'serious physical hazing incident'

The University of Florida has temporarily suspended its chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity after learning about a hazing incident involving fraternity members, a university spokeswoman said Tuesday.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/08/us/university-of-florida-hazing-suspension/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:11:51 -0800

University of Florida suspends fraternity for 'physical hazing incident'

The University of Florida has temporarily suspended its chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity after learning about a hazing incident involving fraternity members, a university spokeswoman said Tuesday.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/08/us/university-of-florida-hazing-suspension/index.html?eref=rss_crime

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:49:44 -0800

Florida welcomes pressure-free test at Kentucky

The way No. 8 Florida sees it, all the pressure is on top-ranked Kentucky. The Wildcats have a 15-game winning streak, have won a nation-best 48 in a row at home and hold the top spot in the Southeastern Conference. They have five players averaging double figures, including freshman phenom Anthony Davis, and have allowed only three opponents to top 65 points all season.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=ap-t25-floridaschallenge

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:02:25 -0800

Florida Companies to Watch Shines Spotlight on Second-Stage Growing Companies

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on a break-out inaugural year, the 2012 Florida Companies to Watch awards program is back to recognize and award growing second-stage companies, headquartered ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/florida-companies-watch-shines-spotlight-194000434.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:40:00 -0800

Florida ranks 6th in students passing AP exam

Florida's public high school students took more Advanced Placement classes then ever in 2011 and also aced more of the AP exams, meaning more students who graduated were likely ready for college, according to a new national report released this morning.
http://orlando.feedsportal.com/c/34256/f/623117/s/1c7f7313/l/0L0Sorlandosentinel0N0Cos0Eadvanced0Eplacement0Eflorida0E20A120A20A80H0A0H67686460Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:05:14 -0800

Capitals Lay the Smackdown on Florida Panthers, 4-0: A Fan's Perspective

The Washington Capitals took to the ice on February 7 to challenge the Florida Panthers for first place in the Southeast Division. If that sounds familiar, it is because the same thing took place in Florida on February 1. Capitals fans could only hope that things would end better...
http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss//SIG=11ma8bm0g/*http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ycn-10939216

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:28:00 -0800

Florida property tax cut proposal dies in committee

TALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have further slashed property taxes for Florida homeowners failed on a tie vote in a House subcommittee Tuesday after opponents said it would shift the tax burden to non-homestead properties and "bully" local governments.
http://www2.tbo.com/news/news/2012/feb/07/florida-property-tax-cut-proposal-dies-in-committe-ar-356194/

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:08:06 -0800