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Creating possibilities in difficult times: Learning from educators’ reflections on teaching difficult histories Teaching difficult histories in difficult times: Stories of practice, edited by LaurenM. Harris, Maia Sheppard, and Sara A. Levy, New York, NY,

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By Brittany Jones
| Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja
Ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Buscar en la ayuda Creating possibilities in difficult times: Learning from educators’ reflections on teaching difficult histories Teaching difficult histories in difficult times: Stories of practice, edited by LaurenM. Harris, Maia Sheppard, and Sara A. Levy, New York, NY, Teachers College Press, 2022,214 pp., ISBN: 9780807766446 [1] University at Buffalo Localización: Theory and research in social education, ISSN 0093-3104, Vol. 53, Vol. 1, 2025, págs.
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Doc Rivers is a proven NBA coach. He's an even better historian and anti-racist. | Opinion

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By Joel Berends, Brittany Jones
| Green Bay Press-Gazette Verified
We wrote an academic paper on what teachers can learn from Doc Rivers' leadership as a historian and anti-racist Joel Berends and Brittany Jones Special to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Doc Rivers has a proven record, not only as an NBA coach, but as a historian and educator. And while the Marquette alum is struggling to string together wins and organize the Bucks’ defense, his efforts to enact change extends far beyond Fiserv Forum due to his record of standing against racial injustice.
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You Should Be Teaching Black Historical Contention

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By Brittany Jones
| Education Week Verified
“The enslaved all wanted the same thing—to escape slavery!” I vividly remember my 5th grade teacher telling us this when she taught the underground railroad.
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What You Should Eat After A Workout

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By Brittany Jones
| whoabella.com
While what you eat before going to the dream can contribute to how intense a workout can be, what you eat post-workout can also affect your body. While going straight to a fast-food chain isn’t ideal, eating is an important part of your fitness regimen. During exercise, your muscles are using up stored glycogen so it is important that getting the right nutritional balance after working out to restore those energy levels and reducing fatigue. One thing you should be eating is protein.
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We Don't Teach Enough About Black Fear in U.S. History (Opinion)

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By Brittany Jones
| Education Week Verified
Of all the possible human emotions that exist, fear might be the one we least want to experience. Unless someone is watching a horror movie, going to a haunted house, or thrill-seeking, I do not know many people who wake up seeking to be scared or afraid. As a Black woman living in a world where being Black is scary enough, I certainly try to avoid situations that elicit fear.
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Changes coming to dangerous turn off Orange Blossom Trail

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By Brittany Jones, Jerry Hume Verified
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Randy Allen, who has to turn off Orange Blossom Trail and on to Yothers Road when coming home from a handyman job in the Apopka area, says the maneuver can be dangerous.
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Dump the Pump: StarMetro offers free public transportation this Friday

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By Brittany Jones
| WTXL-TV (Midway, FL) Verified
TALLAHASSEE, FLa. (WTXL) — On Friday, public transportation system StarMetro is offering free bus rides to celebrate National Dump the Pump Day, encouraging citizens to forego their cars. The StarMetro buses are offering access to free Wi-Fi, which will allow individuals to catch up on social media during their ride. Reportedly, StarMetro has provided nearly 3.1 million trips throughout Tallahassee per year. To find out about routes near you or plan transportation trips visit Talgov.com/StarMetro.
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Alumni say they built ‘foundation’ of their careers at The Shorthorn

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By Brittany Jones
| The Shorthorn Verified
From coverage of February’s winter storm to Black Lives Matter protests in Texas, The Shorthorn continues to serve the UTA and Arlington communities. But, what is The Shorthorn newsroom like? What can students gain from being part of this organization? Here’s what a couple of Shorthorn alumni had to share: Tawnell Hobbs, senior special writer at The Wall Street Journal, gave a glimpse into her experience at The Shorthorn, detailing the events she covered while on staff.
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BYU-I invites women to join STEM

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By Brittany Jones
| BYU-I Scroll Verified
On March 18 at 11:30 a.m. the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted their third annual Women in STEM Forum. Over 150 students and professors participated in the online forum. The forum began with a video assembled by Brian Carter’s Audiovisual Team. This video featured several female STEM students and professors. Each of them shared their views on being a woman in STEM.
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Legislature takes step in re-imagining educational future | The Wichita Eagle

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By Elizabeth Patton, Brittany Jones
| Wichita Eagle Verified
The Wichita Eagle file photo The past year has highlighted how important it is to bridge the opportunity gaps in our educational system. As these gaps were exacerbated by pandemic-related school closures, working parent, single parents, students, teachers, and thousands of other Kansans worked through various levels of frustration attempting to navigate uncharted waters. The island of commonality was that we all want our children to succeed.
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Six days to 'Build Something Worthy'

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By Brittany Jones
| BYU-I Scroll Verified
Computer and engineering students were given six days to complete one task: build something worthy. “We really wanted to put as few rules or procedures as we could in place,” said Scott Burton, the computer science department chair and director of the event. Hack Week participants were expected to form and register their teams by Feb. 4 and submit a video of their projects on YouTube by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 10.
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BYU-Idaho's first hack week

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By Brittany Jones
| BYU-I Scroll Verified
The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering along with the Department of ComputerInformation Technology will host their first-ever Hack Week. The kick-off to the 6-day project and competition began Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. as students met in the Science and Technology Center, room 375. In the kick-off, professors explained the competition guidelines. The theme for the event is “Build Something Worthy,” and the competition is for just that — building something worthy.
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UTA Unfolded: Will the pass/fail system implemented for the spring 2020 continue for the fall 2020?

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By Brittany Jones
| The Shorthorn Verified
This story was reported as part of our UTA Unfolded initiative, which we launched spring 2019. Our reader-led initiative focuses on answering and unfolding any questions you may have about campus. Physics freshman Pavani Rambachan submitted this question to UTA Unfolded: “Will the pass [or] fail system implemented for the spring 2020 continue for the fall 2020?” Here’s what we know.
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UTA Unfolded: When can students expect more dining options on campus?

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By David Detrick, Brittany Jones
| The Shorthorn Verified
This story was reported as part of our UTA Unfolded initiative, which we launched spring 2019. Our reader-led initiative focuses on answering and unfolding any questions you may have about campus. A closed sign on the front door of Panera Bread on Oct. 20 in the College Park District. The on-campus location temporarily closed due to low foot traffic as a result of COVID-19 protocols.
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How Big Abortion Has Circumnavigated State Restrictions Amid COVID-19

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By Brittany Jones
| The Daily Signal Verified
If there were a fire in your house, what would you save? It’s a timeless question, and one that’s been relevant in the COVID-19 pandemic. State officials have been forced to ask: To prevent loss of life from the novel coronavirus in our state, what should stay open? What is “essential”? As state officials asked those questions this spring, one thing became clear: Preserving lives and medical resources was the priority. Elective surgeries—including abortion—could wait. >>> When can America reopen?
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District reminds parents of high school students, free hotspots available

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By Brittany Jones
| teamduval.org
March 18, 2020– Duval county high school students have the opportunity to snag some free internet hotspots to help get their school work done. The district launched the Free Hotspots for High School Students program this school year. This program provides free high-speed internet access to qualifying high school students who do not currently have reliable Internet access at home. A hotspot is a device or location that lets people connect to the internet through a mobile network.
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Gulf of Alaska Seamounts 2019: Mission Logs

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By Eric Collins, Callie Gesmundo, Brittany Jones, Travis Kolbe
| oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
Home Expeditions Gulf of Alaska Seamounts 2019 Mission Logs Mission Logs Follow along as participants in the cruise provide updates and reflections on their experiences, the science, the technology, and other elements of the expedition. 10 Years in the Making July 31, 2019  |  By Travis Kolbe If you would have told me 10 years ago that I would be on a boat in the Gulf of Alaska, working with scientists in July, diving at over a mile deep - I would have said “YA, RIGHT… I WISH”.
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Source describes dramatic rescue after 737 skids into river

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By Brittany Jones, Francine Frazier Verified
| WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL) Verified
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Children were among the passengers pulled to safety overnight after a Boeing 737 charter flight overran a runway at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and slid into the shallow waters of the St. Johns River. A source close to the NAS Jacksonville Fire Department described the rescue as chaotic and difficult because so many people needed to be pulled to shore. But the firefighters were prepared.
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Rustic Chicken and Beef Stew

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By Brittany Jones
| Food & Nutrition Magazine
Photography by Brian Wetzstein | Food styling by Donna Coates and Linda Hall Filled with three types of potatoes, corn and the unique herb guascas, this stew departs from the traditional Colombian ajiaco by adding lean meats and carrots.
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Kale Cranberry and Quinoa Stuffing with Toasted Walnuts

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By Brittany Jones
| Edible Communities
Do you have several holiday parties or dinners on the docket this year? An Upstate nutrition expert offers up three tips to help you embrace the deliciousness of the season without the guilt. 1. DO...
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Daytona Beach Police Step Up Patrols on Black Friday

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Beach police officers are stepping up patrols as Central Florida kicks off the holiday shopping season. The chief said officers are scattered throughout the city. Tim Stanford and his family are regular Black Friday shoppers, who were out shopping for good deal Friday. He said he not only took notice of the sales, but he noticed the police presence also right away. "I’ve seen a few more officers on the streets and at the storefronts," Stanford said.
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Volusia Sheriff: Video Shows Murder Suspect Shot at Officers First

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
DELAND, Fla. — The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released the body camera video from an incident in DeLeon Springs Monday where an attempted murder suspect was shot by deputies and police officers. Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the suspect is in ICU at the Halifax Hospital. The man the suspect is accused of shooting earlier this month is also there as well. Now we're seeing up close how the suspect ended up here. Dillon Parker was wanted on an active warrant for attempted murder, Chitwood said Monday.
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Eco Cottages Debut at Flagler's Princess Place Preserve

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. -- Flagler County is making room for some new research. New eco cottages at Princess Place Preserve Officials hope to attract researchers The project was made possible via state, federal funding New eco cottages have been built for both tourists and researchers. A tour was given Monday after the ceremonial ribbon was cut on a project that's been four years in the making. Princess Place Preserve is a special place to longtime residents Karen Smith and Mary McCrohan.
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Ormond Beach church raises thousands for survivors

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — A Volusia County church has so far raised tens of of thousands of dollars for the survivors of Hurricane Michael. Pastors Jim and Dawn Raley's roots run deep in the Panhandle. Their loved ones are seeing the destruction from Hurricane Michael firsthand. "We became aware of the tragedy of that storm and all of the pain it had caused, we saw houses that were gone, cities that were small towns that we all of know exist," said Sr. Pastor Jim Raley.
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Flagler Schools Donate Supplies to Panhandle Schools

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Flagler County Schools and the Flagler Education Foundation are teaming up to provide some much needed help to the Panhandle after Hurricane Michael. Panhandle students there are preparing to head back to the classroom after the storm destroyed schools in the area, and Flagler County wants to make sure those students have supplies.
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Volusia Deputies Shut Down 17 Illegal Internet Cafes

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Seventeen illegal internet cafés have been shut down in Volusia County as part of a crackdown by the Sheriff's Office. "Think it's safe to say that we're at war with these establishments, and we're going to do everything we humanly can to shut them down and run them out of the county," Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. The Florida legislature banned internet cafés in 2013.
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Teen accused of threatening to shoot Flagler student

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Florida -- A 16-year-old high school student has bee arrested, accused of threatening to shoot another student, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the incident happened Monday at Flagler Palm Coast High School. A school resource deputy was notified of the incident. No other details were immediately available.
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Bethune-Cookman Interim President, Trustees Promise More Transparency

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — The interim president of Bethune-Cookman University will remain on the job, the school announced Friday. The board of trustees wrapped up two days of meetings and met with student protesters concerned about the state of the university. Friday, trustees said the students played a huge part in their decision after they spoke up and displayed their activism throughout the week.
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Bethune-Cookman Students Stage Walkout in Protest of University Leaders

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — For the past few days, Bethune Cookman University students have been protesting about financial issues and what they say is a lack of leadership, plaguing the university. Wednesday, students walked out after their chapel service. They said they're making a statement and want their school leaders to listen to their demands.
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Volusia Fire: Small Plane Found off Coast of Daytona Beach Shores

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Florida — Volusia County Fire Department has confirmed that a small plane was found down in water off the coast of Daytona Beach Shores. The small plane was found near 3333 South A1A Tuesday afternoon. Reporter Brittany Jones is enroute to the scene. Check back for updates on this developing story.
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B-CU professor: Gillum 'speaks to hearts and souls' of students

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is the first black gubernatorial candidate to represent a major party in Florida. Now, his ticket is bringing a wave of hope to young black students at historically black colleges and universities. "If he wins, he'll become the first African-American to become governor in the state of Florida," told her students. McCoy has spent years teaching international studies and political science at in Daytona Beach.
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Irma 'Soggy Bottom Brother' needs help after own tragedy

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. -- They became known as the "Soggy Bottom Brothers," lending a hand from one Hurricane Irma victim's home to the next. Four friends -- Scott Fox, Paul Chestnut, Eric Cooley and Russ Warner -- were inseparable as they helped their neighbors after hundreds suffered from flooding due to the storm. "Everything from cutting off roofs to moving furniture to carrying a woman out of her house in his arms," said Fox, co-owner of Tortugas Kitchen & Bar in Flagler Beach.
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FSO gets test results

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. -- Despite testing, it’s still not known why more than three dozen employees at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office complained about the building making them sick. Employees and the sheriff say they are not accepting the results. From commanders to detectives, some employees from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office stood before the commission for the first time. They say for years this building has been making them sick.
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Flagler deputies warn against summer crimes

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
PALM COAST, Fla. -- The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is raising awareness about summer crime and trying to keep you from falling victim to it. Now, one woman affected by a recent crime is sending a message to others. It was a crime of opportunity in this Frieda Zamba swimming pool parking lot, and Layla Walden unfortunately became a victim. "Whoever it was, they were watching me when I put my purse in the trunk," said Layla Walden, a car burglary victim.
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Unincorporated Flagler beaches use ‘Mobi-Mats’ to protect dunes

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. -- The unincorporated beaches of Flagler County now have something in place that should keep people off the dunes -- they're called ‘Mobi-Mats.’ Homeowners in the area say they're a life-saver. Wednesday was Ray Dewitt's first time walking across the Mobi-Mat to access the beach on Malacompra Road. "(You) go right over the top of the mat. It’s supposed to be easy walking, easy to pull your buggies across," Dewitt said.
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10-month-old drowns in Palm Coast family pool

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
The Flagler County Sheriff's deputies said the family was cooking, and someone opened the door to air out the house. That's when the baby crawled out and entered the pool. First responders don't know how long the baby was underwater. They worked to save her, but it was too late. Pediatric nurse Wendy Morris has seen the deaths of children firsthand and stresses to other parents to take precautions. She says she brings her children to a public pool often.
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Bethune-Cookman Students Protest University’s Leadership, Financial Woes

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Bethune Cookman University students are asking for a change in leadership after they say the university has not followed through with promises to better their experience. Monday, they held a protest to express their grievances about finances and accreditation. Students said they are hoping their voice is heard. As hundreds of students rallied and marched on Bethune Cookman University's campus, Norma Bland says it’s an opportunity for leadership to listen up.
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2 Dead In Industrial Accident In Flagler County

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
A Flagler County industrial accident resulted in the deaths of two construction workers on Monday, Oct. 08, 2018. (Flagler County Sheriff's Office)
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Bethune- Cookman University celebrates 114-year legacy

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
Founder's Day and Homecoming begins this weekend as the university uses this time to reflect on its legacy and its future. "I came in 1966, and I have seen this university grow," Daisy Grimes said. Years ago, Grimes walked the campus as a student. Now she serves as the director of Legacy Protocol and Women's Initiative. "When I came here, girls couldn't even wear pants," Grimes said. Bethune-Cookman has been a part of her life for more than 30 years.
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Rebuild Florida bus makes stop in Flagler to help hurricane victims

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Those who are still feeling the impact of Hurricane Irma from a year ago are about to get some much needed help. The Rebuild Florida bus is making stops in areas that were hit the hardest by Irma across the state. Monday, the bus made its very first stop in Flagler Beach and will remain there throughout the week. Rob Plympton couldn't wait to put his name on the list once he got to this bus.
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Animal abusers face jail, can't own pets under Ponce's Law

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By Brittany Jones
| Bay News 9 Verified
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A new Florida law means those who commit crimes against animals are a lot more likely to do some jail time. It's thanks to a Volusia County group that fought for justice for a Ponce Inlet dog killed last year, and many supporters said this day gave them a reason to celebrate. "He'd be happy, I think he's smiling," Michelle Golias said of Ponce, the puppy the law is named after.
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Volunteers who helped find missing Flagler teen express relief

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
PALM COAST, Fla. — A miracle rescue took place after nearly five days of searching for a Flagler County teen , who is now recovering at a hospital. Volunteers made it possible to reunite 17-year-old Ricky Wheeler with his family Tuesday. Dawn and Anthony (Tony) Butrym set out with more than 100 volunteers to find Rickey Wheeler, who was . The Butryms were the first two to sign up, and the first to find evidence leading to the teen. "One of the open areas along the wooded line, I found his clothes.
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Deputies locate clothes missing, endangered Flagler teen last seen wearing

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
PALM COAST, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies reported Tuesday that the clothes missing teen Ricky Wheeler was last seen leaving his home in were located. Although the clothing was found, the missing and endangered 17-year-old has still not been located, the Sheriff’s Office said. The clothes he was last seen wearing were camouflage shorts, green Nike sneakers and a gray shirt with blue stripes.
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A Volusia County school guardian discusses a day in his shoes

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Fifty armed school guardians in Volusia County have completed more than 100 hours of training, and many of them have been in their positions for about a month now. The Richard Milburn Academy guardian believes he’s already making a difference on campus. As Frank Hayward walks into Richard Milburn Academy Frank Hayward each day, he is ready to protect and serve, but he doesn’t bare a badge.
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Visitors to Volusia beaches dealing with stinging sea butterflies

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Volusia County flew purple flags Wednesday after beach goers complained of being stung by sea butterflies. Within the past few weeks, swimming at Ormond Beach has turned painful "They're all over the beach," said Captain Tammy Malphurs with Volusia County Beach Safety. Beach goer Mike Patterson compared the sensation of stepping on the tiny creatures to being on pins and needles "Like fiberglass, the little things that stick in you," Patterson said.
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Flagler Law and Justice program aims to draw students to legal field

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Flagler County Schools' new Law and Justice Program is now in full swing, which aims to bring students to the legal field. In a classroom full of students sat future lawyers, forensic examiners, judges and officers in the making. "I think it feels pretty awesome, because it’s opening up doors," said student Chelesse Graham. They are among the 43 students who are now a part of Matanzas High School's flagship student-generated Law and Justice program.
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Students learn how the use of the Fourth Amendment has changed

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
DAYTONA Beach, Fla. —Embry Riddle Aeronautical University students learned about their constitutional rights Monday, after local legal leaders came together to discuss the Fourth Amendment. Burnie Burnett has put his knowledge of the Fourth Amendment to the test, as it protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. However, the senior Homeland Security student said he has noticed a change on how that law is interpreted.
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After landfall, Flagler beach officials say Florence impact ‘minimal’

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Florence is whipping up the waves at Florida’s beaches, but officials in Flagler Beach said so far there is minimal impact. "Big ones out there, wow," said Cheryl Johnson. Paul and Cheryl Johnson moved to Florida for the beach. "We've been down here for two years now, and it’s just has been so rough with the ocean today especially. We had come here to pick up shells, but there's no shells today -- too rough," said Cheryl. Friday, they kept their distance from the water.
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Florence sends strong rip currents to Volusia, Flagler beaches

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Florence is sending waves crashing along the Central Florida coastline and creating some dangerous rip currents. Officials said the water isn't safe and people should stay out of the water. Deann Roddy and her sister Donna Smith are staying in Flagler Beach after they evacuated from Charleston South Carolina. "Flo, she ran us off. I was too scared to stay," said Roddy. The two took off Thursday morning scared of what Hurricane Florence will do to their homes.
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Flagler community rallies around families affected by childhood cancer

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By Brittany Jones
| Spectrum News 13 Verified
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Flagler County communities are rallying for families who are suffering. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. It’s a typical day in the Koller household, Nicole preparing the medicines and John preparing food. "This is the new normal so providing care every day," said Nicole Koller.
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