Tallahassee Democrat (Tallahassee, FL) articles from June 2005

Tallahassee Democrat (Tallahassee, FL) archives from June 2005

There is no separation of church and Bowden.
June 1, 2005

Convergys employee pleads guilty to theft.
June 9, 2005... Byline: By Bill Cotterell Jun. 9--A former Convergys employee accused of dipping into state workers' bank accounts and stealing personal data has pleaded guilty to identity-theft charges and received a four-year prison sentence. ...

Credit union owners on bond.
June 9, 2005... Byline: Rocky Scott Jun. 9--Four Thomasville, Ga., residents charged in federal court with 43 counts of illegal activity after a credit union was declared insolvent are free on bond and awaiting arraignment, a U.S. attorney said Thursday....

Many at odds over FSU's health-insurance policy.
June 9, 2005... Byline: Aetna Smith Jun. 9--A new policy requiring new Florida State University students to buy health insurance was met with mixed opinions in a sampling of students Thursday. University officials say mandatory insurance will improve...

Equipment test under fire.
June 9, 2005... Byline: Bill Cotterell Jun. 9--An attorney for the company that makes Leon County's voting equipment told state and county officials Thursday it was "very foolish and irresponsible" for Elections Supervisor Ion Sancho to let an outside...

Law dean: Benefactor paid in deal.
June 11, 2005... Byline: James L. Rosica Jun. 11--Suspended Florida A&M University law dean Percy Luney explained why he paid a million-dollar donor to work as a "professor" at the Orlando school, even though the man didn't teach and hardly came to campus:...

Coal plant not the only way to energy of future, some say.
June 11, 2005... Byline: Bruce Ritchie Jun. 11--Rick Wolfarth says he doesn't worry if his electric service goes out -- he still has lights and can take a hot shower. Wolfarth, who lives in Leon County off Buck Lake Road, gets power from Talquin...

Florida A&M University finance worker faces Georgia fraud charge.
June 11, 2005... Byline: Melanie Yeager Jun. 11--A key Florida A&M University finance employee has been charged with fraud and conspiracy in Georgia. Everett Montgomery, one of four Thomasville, Ga., residents indicted in federal court, has essentially...

Former senior leader under Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation.
June 11, 2005... Byline: James L. Rosica Jun. 11--The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating allegations of "mishandling of funds" by the former president of the Franklin County Senior Citizens Council, an FDLE spokesman said. And state...

Village seeks golf-cart designation.
June 11, 2005... Byline: Jennifer Jefferson Jun. 11-- Residents of Shell Point may own top dollar beach-front homes, but you won't see them wheeling around the community in Corvettes and pricey sport utility vehicles. Well, some of them may, but...

KidCare health insurance enrollees falling steadily.
June 11, 2005... Byline: Nancy Cook Lauer Jun. 11--Almost $35 million was returned to the State Treasury on Friday and another $88 million in federal money went unspent this year because of problems enrolling children in KidCare, a health-insurance program...

City wants to reassess plaza plans.
June 11, 2005... Byline: Todd Wright Jun. 11--The sales pitch sounds enticing: A condominium overlooking downtown Tallahassee. Right below you, a local band performing on an outdoor stage. Nearby, an amphitheater hosting a Shakespearean play. Restaurants...

Presidents urge Gov. Bush to kill bill on tuition increase.
June 11, 2005... Byline: Kim McCoy Vann Jun. 11--The state's community-college presidents are urging the governor to veto a bill that would raise the tuition of students who take an overload of classes. The bill (SB 2236) calls for community-college...

Florida State players worried about quarterback Sexton.
June 15, 2005

The lines between religion and politics, church and state.
June 29, 2005