By Tami Stevenson
A bill called “K-12 Education” (HB 1467) is receiving a lot of attention. It has been called one of the most controversial education proposals of the 2022 legislative session.
The education bill passed the Florida House last week with 78 Yeas - 40 Nays and is now off to the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island.
Geneticist Marcio Resende -Photo: Submitted
By Brad Buck,
Live Oak, Fla., – Can a computer “taste” a tomato or a blueberry? Well, not exactly, but it can tell scientists which volatiles in these fruits make them taste good, say University of Florida researchers.
Submitted by FDLE
Tallahassee, Fla., – Assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will be visiting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on March 14-16 to examine all aspects of the department’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. As part of the assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments. Comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards.
Smart Garden Indoor Ag Facility - Photo: Submitted by Jon Little
By Jon Little - SVEC
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC), Seminole Electric Cooperative (Seminole), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and the University of Florida (UF) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC)-Suwannee Valley, have come together to conduct a new indoor agriculture research project in Live Oak, Florida.
Submitted by Tracy Henderson
4-H Disc Golfers at the end of a round of Golf. Left to Right, Brandon Stallings, Club Leader Carolyn Saft, Lacey Hermanson, Club Leader Amanda Law, Peyton Hermanson, Austin Stallings, Tanner Hermanson. -Photo: Submitted
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By Tami Stevenson
The spread of a new variant of the Omicron strain, BA.2 was detected in Denmark in December. It has now spread throughout the UK and is rapidly spreading in the US. Early last week, US health officials reported only three cases. By the end of the week, officials said that half of the states in the US reported BA.2 cases.
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Live Oak, Fla., – The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has announced the hiring of Troy Roberts as its new Communications and Outreach Manager.
Flora Batsen
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Staff Reports – According to historical research, Flora Batson (1864–1906) was a popular and well-known concert singer, nicknamed “The Double-Voiced Queen of Song” because of her soprano-baritone range. She was often compared to the great Jenny Lind in the press.
Submitted by
Tom Moffses, M.Ed.
Administrator, Columbia/Hamilton County Health Departments
