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Irresponsible drivers abound
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A Bradenton mother was convicted of using inhalant drugs and falling asleep at the wheel of her car at an intersection on Dec. 6 while her 1-year-old son was in the back seat. According to police, Jennifer Ann Lee said she “I think that it’s right fell asleep while at the intersection and, when asked about her motives, offered that she was arrested. If an explanation of “I was tired, and it she does something like happens.” this again in the future, While being read her Miranda rights, police said that Lee unleashed a she should have her baby violent vertaken away.” bal attack on all — Gage Steinke, 9 officers present. Officers removed approximately 20 containers of inhalant drugs from her car, and Lee is currently facing a criminal charge of child neglect. Manatee County
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Florida teachers ace evaluations
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Nearly all of Florida’s teachers who underwent a new system of evaluations were given one of top two rankings. Over 97 percent of teachers ranked “highly effective” or “effective,” but ratings varied widely among school districts. “This isn’t fair because The evaluation system is partial- some students really don’t ly based on grades on high-stakes care, and it reflects negatests and partially based on classtively on the teacher.” room observation. The system has — Thomas recently faced Mercedes, 9 criticism because of its reliance on test Florida scores.
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Too fast, too furious
Typhoon strikes Philippines
Paul Walker, best known for his roles in “The Fast and the Furious” movies, died Nov. 30 in a car accident “‘Fast and Furious’ movies are amazing, and and explosion Valencia, in Southern Calif. [Walker’s death] was California. He tragic. “ was 40. — Matthew Padilla, 9 Walker was in the passenger seat of a 2005 Porche driven by a racing team partner. The car slammed into a light pole and burst into flames in Santa Clarita. The Los Angeles County Police department confirmed that the driver was likely driving up to 50 miles per hour above the speed limit.
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Vincent Bencomo David Blanchard Sarvika Bommakanti Clayton Callison Josie Chappell Sophia Diaz-Carraway Dana Dinh Valean Hawkins Kenni Holland Jose Leon Kourtney Melendi Monisha Pillai Vishwa Shah
The Philippines were struck last month by what is being called “the worst storm in human history.” Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the city Philippines of Tacloban with winds of 140 mph, 13-foot f l o o d “I hope people continue levels and a death toll resting to help and support the at almost 10,000. Haiyan also left 10 Philippines during this million citizens of Tacloban facing hard time.” new lives as homeless, injured or or— Nikki Trasmonte, 11 phaned. Citizens of countries around the globe pitched in to send aid to the island nation. Many organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, worked to send disaster relief to help victims of the destruction Typhoon Haiyan left in its wake. - Kathy Xie
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Hillsborough accommodates Sunday Market Every second Sunday of the month from October to May, local vendors gather to sell their goods on Hillsborough’s front lawn. The multitude of vendors offer a wide selection of locally produced products, including hand-made soaps, clothing, vegetables and fruits. For those arriving around lunch time,
sandwiches, crepes, drinks and other lunch options are available. Hillsborough’s drama teacher, Jeff Pittard, has performed a few times with his band at the market. The next Sunday Market will be on Dec. 22. - Monisha Pillai