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• WUFT News: New Citrus County sheriff fights to overturn 20-year-old staffing law. “Thanks to a state law that’s been on the books for over two decades, David Vincent wasn’t allowed to choose his own direct reports or command staff upon taking office.”
• WUFT News: State audit finds Columbia County School District incorrectly allocated almost $500,000 in federal healthcare costs. “According to district CFO Lindsay Laxton, the district received a certain amount of money from the federal government for health insurance premiums, but the district spread the money evenly among all employees regardless of whether or not they used federal insurance.”
• WUFT News: Rawlings teachers fear state-mandated turnaround plan isn’t working. “Schools that earn a D or F grade must implement a ‘turnaround plan.’ Rawlings’ plan states that if Rawlings’ grade is not raised to a C in May, their principal, Stella Arduser, will be removed unless the state determines otherwise. Several Rawlings teachers interviewed by WUFT said they are not satisfied with the results of the plan so far.”
• WUFT News: Emergency preparedness for people with disabilities: “They’ve been left behind.” “For most people, preparing for storms is routine, but for people with disabilities, it can be a significant challenge. As the cold fronts fade, Alachua County shifts its focus to the upcoming hurricane season.”…