Category: Property Tax and Education News

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA:  Governor Scott promotes controversial education reforms Controversial changes that have rocked Texas’ higher education system may be coming to Florida.   Charters get $55 …

  To view a complete story, clickon a headline below: First District Court of Appeal Sides with Escambia on Beach Tax Issue Residents of Pensacola Beach must pay property taxes like everyone else, the 1st District Court of Appeal affirmed …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Alvin Davis named Florida Teacher of the Year 2012 Following an evening of celebration, fun and the recognition of Florida’s leading teachers, Alvin Davis, a music teacher from …

    The following news release was issued by the School Board of Broward County on July 6, 2011: Local Educators Selected to Participate in National Educational Program   Delia Borro, media specialist and Olga Coy, eighth grade International Baccalaureate …

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   State layoffs of 1,300 employees hitting home Millions of Floridians head back to work today after a three-day Fourth of July weekend.   Governor Rick Scott OK’s SunRail; Critics …

  The Office of Florida Governor Rick Scott issued the following news release today, June 27, 2011:   Governor Scott Signs Legislation to Strengthen, Expand Charter and Virtual Schools Parents empowered to choose education best for students Orlando, Fla. – …

To view a complete story, click on a headline below:    Touting property tax cuts, Governor Rick Scott signs changes to water management policies Governor Rick Scott today signed sweeping changes to Florida’s water management districts that he says will …

  To view a complete story,click on a headline below:   Blog:  Virginia education secretary named to head Florida education department The Florida Board of Education unanimously picked Virginias education secretary on Tuesday to run Floridas public schools.   Florida …

  Above:  Florida Governor Rick Scott and newly-selected Florida Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson   The Florida State Board of Education selected Gerard Robinson today, June 21, 2011, as Florida’s Education Commissioner.  Mr. Robinson is currently serving as Secretary of Education for …

  To view a complete story,click on a headline below:   Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to testify on education changes today              Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is coming to Michigan to meet with Republican leaders and testify about …