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State Investigating Virtual Schools Provider K12

September 11, 2012

Trevor Aaronson and John O'Connor: The Florida Department of Education has launched an investigation of K12, the nation’s largest online educator, over allegations the company uses uncertified teachers and has asked employees to help cover up the practice.

In Sugar Price Supports, Sour Tastes for Consumers

September 9, 2012

Big Sugar spends big to protect a price support system that costs consumers about $2 billion every year in increased food costs.

Slideshow: Big Sugar in the Everglades Agricultural Area

September 9, 2012

Amy Green: Ending the sugar program could harm impoverished Florida communities including Belle Glade and Pahokee.

El sabor agrio del apoyo al precio del azúcar

September 9, 2012

Amy Green: El sector azucarero invierte fuerte para proteger un sistema de apoyo a los precios que les cuesta a los consumidores unos $2,000 millones al año en costos adicionales de alimentación.

Democrats Take On Embattled Policy Issues During Convention

September 7, 2012

Ashley Lopez: The Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., was not much different from last week's Republican National Convention in Tampa. However, the Democrats did do one thing more consistently than Republicans did -- they talked about policy.

In Florida, 632 Public Officials Late in Filing Financial Disclosure Forms

September 6, 2012

Ashley Lopez: Integrity Florida, a state-based ethics watchdog, reports that as of September 5, 632 state and local elected officials are filing their financial disclosures late and owe $15,800 in fines.