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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
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Gator roaming Deltona apartment complex bites deputy
A Volusia County sheriff's deputy was bitten by an alligator and airlifted to Halifax Health Medical Center late Thursday night.

FCAT scores will keep some seniors from graduations
542 Volusia and Flagler high school seniors they may not be getting diplomas when graduations start next week because they failed the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test this spring.
More information: Florida Department of Education

A man loads his bicycle onto the No. 1302 bus headed for DeLand at the Votran station in Daytona Beach Thursday morning.

Votran routes, service on budget-cutting block
Volusia County residents face potential elimination of five bus routes and service reductions on several more.

Boater talks about ordeal, drowning
Ed Grosberg simply wanted to take his partner's boat out for a leisurely drive so he could clear his head.
Previous coverage: Officials probe bizarre boat incident

Volusia Marine killed in training exercise
He spent one brief semester at Atlantic High School, yet achieved a notable leadership role with the Junior ROTC.



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·  Group wraps up recommendations for dogs at Smyrna Dunes
·  DeLand poised to join other cities in requiring pet tags
·  Ticketing begins Monday for Palm Coast red-light runners
·  Palm Coast man gets 10 years in prison for stabbing
 
BUSINESS
·  State tourism grows
·  Soaring fuel costs ground cheap airlines
·  Business briefs
 
SPORTS
·  DBCC settles for 2nd
·  Eagles head to World Series on 2-game skid
·  Austin runs strong
·  Ex-Creek stars head to Trials
 
ENTERTAINMENT and LIFESTYLE
·  On the bus with the Drive-By Truckers


· Gay marriage opponents vow to fight Calif. ruling
· Aftershocks hit China quake area
· Bin Laden: Palestinian cause fuels holy war
· Florida, Michigan delegates cannot save Clinton
· Bush, Saudis to discuss soaring gas prices
· Losing racehorses in Puerto Rico condemned to die
· Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds
· '$100 laptop' nonprofit now teamed with Microsoft
· DeGeneres, de Rossi plan to marry, AP is told
· Ginobili, Duncan help Spurs force Game 7
·  More breaking news...
Florida news
· Suspect denied bond as Fla. wildfires starting to calm
· Tampa Bay Rays reveal financing plan for waterfront stadium
·  More Florida news...
50 YEARS OF KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten teacher sees a lot of change over five decades.
Story by Linda Trimble, photos by Ji-Eun Lee.
'HOLI' HINDU FESTIVAL
'A look at the 'Holi" Hindu Festival of Colors.
Photos by Justin Yurkanin.
GEESE
'Mother' of geese upset pets being given heave-ho
Story by Bob Koslow, photos by Chad Pilster.
CLASSROOM 386
News, info and updates from Volusia and Flagler county schools.
· FCAT writing scores expected Thursday
· Cypress Creek teacher honored
 FOOTNOTE
A weekly audio performance of a Footnote column, read by the columnist Mark Lane.
Every Monday.
Footnote - Floridas threaten divorce
CONFESSIONS OF A TV JUNKIE
Amber Dees tears herself away from the tube long enough to tell you what's up.
·  Excited and sad about "The Office" season four finale
·  "ANTM" finale photos
 FRESH TALK
A look at the issues of the day, with columnists Pamela Hasterok and Mark Lane. Every Tuesday.
Fresh Talk - time to look at the local political scene
TECH TALK
Tony Briggs offers his tips and opinions about computers, the Internet, gadgets and trends.
·  Perfect Harmony
·  When machines rule the world
 MOTOR MOUTHS
Godwin Kelly and Ken Willis talk about racing, racers, and life around the track. Every Wednesday.
Motor Mouths -Gas prices, adventures of children driving with learner's permits and audio clips of J.D. Gibbs, Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson
THE BACK ROOM
The inner workings, quick asides, astute observations and ongoing issues in state and local politics.
· Allstate still in limbo
· Business list leaves off local lawmakers
 EXTRA CURRICULAR
The best and worst of local high school football. Every Thursday.
Extra Curricular - the outstanding performances at the state track meet, the Trinity Christian baseball team, and the impending school budget cuts
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