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‘Romeo vs. Juliet’ case highlights shortcomings in state’s...

palmbeachpost.com — Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Outrage swirling around the arrest of an 18-year-old Vero Beach cheerleader for having consensual sex with a 14-year-old classmate has been fueled by claims that she is being punished for being a lesbian. Some Palm Beach County defense attorneys say the concern is misplaced.

JFK Middle I.B. program gets official certification

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — JFK Middle I.B. program gets official certification by Jason Schultz A big part of the school district's efforts to boost enrollment at John F. Kennedy Middle School by making the Riviera Beach school more attractive got an international endorsement this week.

Results on writing FCAT, third-grade math and reading FCATs to be released today

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — Results on writing FCAT, third-grade math and reading FCATs to be released today by Allison Ross The Florida Department of Education is expected to release its first batch of FCAT results this morning. First up: results on this year's writing FCAT, as well as scores on the third-grade reading and math FCAT.

Arrest made in vicious attack of Martin County cab driver

palmbeachpost.com — Palm Beach Post Staff Writer A 21-year-old man suspected of beating and robbing a Treasure Coast cab driver last week was arrested today in Orlando, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said. A U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Lawrence Flood Jr., of Orlando, in connection with the May 17 attack on 49-year-old Timothy Michael Bowker of Port St.

Lois Lerner placed on leave by IRS

politico.com — The IRS has placed embattled agency official Lois Lerner on administrative leave, according to a congressional aide. Lerner is at the center of the controversy over the IRS’ targeting of conservative groups that were seeking tax exempt status. On Wednesday, Lerner invoked her Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate herself during a House Oversight...

Editorial: A frustrating conclusion to the investigation at...

palmbeachpost.com — By Jac Wilder VerSteeg Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Jennifer Prior Brown is a thoughtful, effective member of the Palm Beach County School Board. Hank Smith is the long-serving principal at South Olive Elementary in West Palm Beach, one of the best schools in the state. They should be allies.

Man found dead in Lantana from apparent gunshot wounds identified

palmbeachpost.com — Palm Beach Post Staff Writer A man who was found dead last week in suburban Lantana from what appears to be gunshot wounds has been identified as Terry T. Jones, authorities said today. Jones, 25, was found around 10 p.m. May 16 in the 5900 block of Via Vermilya in suburban Lantana.

Wellington High says alleged bomb threat more a case of bullying than actual threat

blogs.palmbeachpost.com — by Allison Ross Wellington High School is investigating an alleged bomb threat that was written on a bathroom wall in the school. But the message appears to be more a case of bullying and harassment than any sort of credible danger to the safety of students, the school is saying.

Donald Trump Lied On The Stand, Attorney Claims

inquisitr.com — Donald Trump lied on the stand in the case of an 87-year-old woman who has accused Donald Trump of cheating her in a skyscraper condo deal. According to attorney Shelly Kulwin, the Apprentice star lied on the witness stand in order to protect his own interests.