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Student detained after explosion at Florida high school

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities have detained a 14-year-old boy and launched an arson investigation after an explosion led to an evacuation of a high school.The Orange County sheriff's spokesman Jeff Williamson says officers received reports of a loud bang coming from the boys' bathroom Saturday morning as Timber Creek High School was hosting a debate competition.After hearing the explosion and seeing smoke, staff members evacuated the Orlando school [...]
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Gilbert recognized for 20 years service

With a background in accounting and law, Maurice Gilbert was attending South Walton Fire Board meetings in 1997 trying to share his expertise and be a positive voice."There was a lot of controversy and financial troubles in the fire department at that time," Gilbert said.When one of the fire [...]
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SCHOOL SCOOPS: Bluewater fundraiser is tonight

Raise funds for technology while enjoy an evening dinner from the Bluewater Bay McDonald’s, as it hosts a McFundraiser for Bluewater Elementary School from 5-7 p.m. today.---Thirty St. Mary School students participated in the East Panhandle Regional Science Fair, with five progressing to the state level: Brooke McNeill, Rachel Daldine, Ashleigh Perry, Alysha Miner, Kadi Casey and Maura Liles.---Rocky Bayou Christian Academy’s Junior Classical League [...]
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