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Monday, May 20, 2013

Interim superintendent’s resignation a surprise

In a surprise move that caught even Polk County School Board members off-guard, Interim Superintendent John Stewart will be leaving his temporary job a month ahead of schedule. Stewart resigned on Wednesday, effective the end of May “for personal reasons,” according to School Board Chairman Hazel Sellers. “I was a … read more.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

Interim superintendent’s resignation a surprise
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Bringing out the big gun for Memorial Day
Wed May 8 2013 02:20PM

This year’s Memorial Day celebration in Fort Meade will be special for more than one reason. The city will be officially welcoming a new “big gun.” In fact, it’s a … read more.

Lewis says he’s a proven quantity
Tue May 14 2013 09:59AM

David Lewis, a long-time Fort Meade resident and former high school principal, led off a series of meet-and-greet public meetings Monday night as the Polk school board narrows its list … read more.

Museum News: Hundreds attend May Pole event
Wed May 8 2013 02:20PM

The Fort Meade Historical Society entertained around 800 children on May 1 in the backyard of the museum, there to enjoy the annual Maypole Dance performed by third grade students. … read more.

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Study faulted on mitigation projections
Wed May 8 2013 02:20PM

Creating three phosphate mines and expanding a fourth will destroy nearly 10,000 acres of wetlands and 50 miles of streams, causing a “significant impact,” according to a study prepared to guide permitting by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. But … read more.

Businesses needed to help the youth
Fri May 17 2013 01:10PM

More than 200 local employers are needed to provide work experience opportunities for youth in the Polk Works Summer Youth Employment Program. The program will provide critical job skills, mentoring, and wages to more than 300 youth ages 16-21 from … read more.

Board cuts budget by more than $2 million
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

By taking a hard look at its staffing, the Polk County School Board has managed to pare some $2.2 million from what was a looming $18 million deficit, caused in part by state mandated teacher’s raises. As of Tuesday’s board … read more.

Fort Meade students bring May Day to life
Wed May 8 2013 02:20PM

Superintendent candidate Leroy meets the public
Sat May 11 2013 08:01AM

Kathryn Leroy, a Duval County educator, bandied questions for more than an hour Thursday, May 9, in her final meet and greet with Polk county residents and school personnel. The 55-year-old Maryland native told an audience of about 75 that … read more.

Grey fired from assistant superintendent post
Sat May 11 2013 08:01AM

After being called on the carpet several times in recent months, Interim School Superintendent of Schools John Stewart opted last week to give Business Services Assistant Superintendent Mark Grey the boot. Grey was told in late April his contract to … read more.

Leroy believes she can ‘make a difference’ in Polk schools
Sat May 11 2013 08:01AM

Saying she believes she “can make a difference” and that she’s “ready to be a superintendent,” Duval County school administrator Kathryn Leroy presented members of the Polk County School Board with a 100-day action plan during her final public interview … read more.

Lewis outlines goals for school top spot
Sat May 11 2013 08:01AM

David Lewis used his knowledge of the Polk County School District as much to his advantage during Wednesday’s interview with the board for the superintendent’s position. He detailed where to look to spend less money, outlined goals and outlined why … read more.

Fort Meade’s Lewis is finalist for post
Wed May 8 2013 02:20PM

Former Frostproof Middle Senior High School Principal David Lewis, a resident of Fort Meade, will be interviewed today as one of three finalists for Polk County School Superintendent. The others are Dr. Constance Jones, Administrator on Assignment for Lee County … read more.

Race will benefit new academy
Wed May 8 2013 02:18PM

Fort Meade Middle Senior High School’s race to open its new pharmaceutical academy this fall will get a big boost Saturday, from, well, a race. The school is hosting a “Run For Your Life” 5K run and walk Saturday morning. … read more.

Many winners at ‘Cinco’ celebration
Wed May 8 2013 02:18PM

Despite heavy rain earlier that day, the Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Gause Riverside Academy drew in huge crowds with clear sunny skies late Friday afternoon. Following a discussion of the history of Cinco De Mayo and the singing of … read more.

Legislature approves citrus research funding
Wed May 8 2013 02:20PM

The Florida Legislature last week agreed to fund $9.5 million in research related activities to combat citrus greening, a problem that one citrus group calls “terrifying” and that threatens to wipe out Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry and its 76,000 … read more.

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State, National and World News

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest Powerball jackpot in history. But it wasn’t … read more.

Honeybees trained in Croatia to find land mines
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Mirjana Filipovic is still haunted by the land mine blast that killed her boyfriend and blew off her left leg while on a fishing trip nearly a decade ago. It happened in a field that was … read more.

AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government’s secret seizure of two months of reporters’ phone records “unconstitutional” and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against … read more.

Fla. Gov. will veto 3 percent college tuition hike
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has maintained steadfast opposition to raising the cost of college for students, will veto a proposed 3 percent tuition hike. The Republican-led Florida Legislature included the hike in a $74.5 billion … read more.

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a national passion: soccer. … read more.

Chinese premier heads to India to boost ties
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

NEW DELHI (AP) — Just weeks after a tense border standoff, China’s new premier headed to India on Sunday for his first foreign trip as the neighboring giants look to speed up efforts to settle a decades-old boundary dispute and … read more.

Pakistan repeats vote in Karachi despite killing
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan held a repeat election on Sunday in an upscale area of the southern city of Karachi that was plagued with allegations of vote-rigging, despite the shooting death of a senior member of former cricket star … read more.

Syrian army pushes assault on rebel-held town
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Syrian troops backed by tanks and warplanes launched an assault Sunday on a strategic rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, pounding the area with airstrikes and artillery salvos that killed at least 30 people and forced … read more.

Israeli seeks interim deal with Palestinians
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s senior coalition partner says that reaching a final peace agreement with the Palestinians is unrealistic at the current time and the sides should instead pursue an interim arrangement. Finance Minister Yair Lapid’s assessment, … read more.

Hofstra student killed by police during break-in
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — In what police are describing as a crime of opportunity, a wanted man with a criminal history dating nearly 15 years entered a front door that had been left open at a New York home near … read more.

Robber steals off-duty deputy’s purse, gun
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are searching for the man they say stole an off-duty deputy’s purse that held her badge and gun at a central Florida grocery store. Winter Haven Police say the Polk County Sheriff’s deputy was … read more.

Female bottlenose dolphin born at Fla. park
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Panhandle marine park has a new addition to its family — a baby bottlenose dolphin. And it’s a girl. Gulf World officials said the calf was born Thursday and is about three-feet long … read more.

Charter bus hits, killed victim at Fla. airport
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a bus and killed at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. Broward Sheriff’s officials said 68-year-old Cheryl Bazilius exited her vehicle Saturday afternoon and was walking to … read more.

Body of autistic boy vacationing in Fla. is found
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

PERDIDO KEY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say they have found the body of an 8-year-old autistic boy who went missing while vacationing in the Florida Panhandle. Owen Elliot Black was on the beaches of Perdido Key with his mother when … read more.

Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) — Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official said Sunday. Officials did … read more.

Fight between neighbors leads to shooting in Fla.
Sun May 19 2013 08:22PM

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after they say a fight erupted between two neighbors over their dogs led to a shooting in South Florida. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies said the two fought over their dogs on Friday. … read more.

Man falls 16 floors from hotel balcony, dies
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A man has died after authorities say he fell from a 16th floor balcony of a downtown Jacksonville hotel. Sheriff’s officials said the man, who is in his 40s, checked into the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville around … read more.

Metro-North: Conn. train outage expected for days
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Commuters are bracing for a difficult trip around southwest Connecticut and to New York City beginning Monday as workers repair the Metro-North commuter rail line crippled by a derailment and crash. Crews will spend days rebuilding … read more.

What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Same goes for soda. Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat … read more.

Fla. girl who lost feet in lawnmower meets dolphin
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero. Ireland Nugent has often been seen clutching a stuffed animal of Winter, … read more.

Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topic
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five months into President Barack Obama’s second term, allies and former top aides worry that his overarching goal of economic opportunity has been diminished, partly drowned out by controversies seized upon by Republicans in an effort to … read more.

Tea party looks to take advantage of moment
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement’s leaders certainly think so. They say the IRS acknowledgement that it had targeted their groups for extra … read more.

Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

ATLANTA (AP) — President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use … read more.

Fla. gov. steps up pace on signing death warrants
Mon May 20 2013 01:19AM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott is signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Scott already has signed five death warrants this year, including three in a recent … read more.

Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

ATLANTA (AP) — President Barack Obama is telling graduates of Morehouse College to take the power of their example — as black men graduating from college — and use it to improve people’s lives. He’s asking those headed to law … read more.

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. The jackpot is the highest in Powerball history. … read more.

Medical emergency eyed in Va. parade crash
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) — An emergency official says authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally. The director of … read more.

Metro-North: Conn. train outage expected for days
Sun May 19 2013 02:00PM

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — The Metro-North commuter rail line says crews will spend days rebuilding 2,000 feet of track, overhead wires and signals damaged in a derailment and crash in Connecticut. Metro-North President Howard Permut said Sunday that the two-track … read more.

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