Child Abuse Crisis in Florida Grows Citing Rising Victims
Ray Premaroso reports a tragic case of an eight year old boy dying from child abuse. The piece cites Florida and national statistics on abuse, its links to crime, and calls for mandatory reporting and awareness by professionals and citizens. It notes 71,000 Florida cases and 625,000 nationwide last year with many unreported. emphasizes sexual abuse, family proximity of abusers, and the need to recognize signs and report suspected abuse.
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Ray Premaroso
Florida
U.S
David Pingree
Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Pingree
Florida pushes child abuse reporting andTask Forces
Governor Bob Graham stresses mandatory reporting by professionals and urges public vigilance. Florida lawmakers funded 1.1 million to create Child Abuse Task Forces, joining 15 existing protection teams of doctors, social workers and psychologists offering 24 hour services to victims and families. Call 1 800 342 9152 for anonymous reports to HRS.
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Florida
Bob Graham
Jon Mills
Gainesville
Sand Dunes Guardians Of Coast By Leahy And Lowry
The piece reflects on sand dune ecosystems and their changing value from nuisances to vital coastal buffers. It notes threats from construction and storm surge, as well as damage from dune buggies and vehicles, and hints at evolving views on coastal vegetation. The authors argue for stewardship of dunes and vegetation.
Dunes as natural barriers protect beaches says Florida Sea Grant
Tom Leahy and Billie argue dunes shield coasts from wind and waves. Salt tolerant plants like sea oats are protected by law. dunes require preservation of vegetation. Dune walkovers reduce foot damage. sand fences rebuild dunes where none exist. Vegetation slows erosion but cannot stop strong wave action. dunes remain essential to healthy beaches.
Impoverishment of Destin in a Washington dispatch
A Pensacola News Journal dispatch from its Washington Bureau discusses moves to turn Destin island into a recreation center. It notes Interior and War Department actions in 1938, debates over national monument status, and potential political maneuvers to return the land to county control for development, with concerns over parkland neglect and future seizure or privatization.
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Pensacola News-Journal
News- Journal
Washington
Interior Department
Island
War Department
Interior) Department
Bob Sikes
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