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A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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Florida HospitalsPhysicians in Florida
Hearing set to discuss motions in case against Casey Anthony
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:14:00 -0400
A hearing is set Friday to discuss eight motions filed by the defense in the case against Casey Anthony -- the mother of missing 3-year-old Caylee Marie.
Dwight Howard defiant in Orlando Magic's defeat
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:23:00 -0400
The spotlight in Monday night's first dress rehearsal was on the Orlando Magic's new faces such as Mickael Pietrus. Dwight Howard, however, just can't help overshadowing his teammates.
Tropical Storm Marco forms
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:09:00 -0400
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marco has formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph.
Miami Today News
E-mail adds new twist to Miami's fire fee settlement
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0000
An unsolicited e-mail sent by a judge's clerk to lawyers representing the City of Miami in its fire fee settlement has led to a motion to remove the clerk from the case.
Contracts are to hold Marlins accountable for all cost overruns in building of new baseball stadium
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0000
Contracts between Miami-Dade County and the Florida Marlins are to hold the team accountable for all cost overruns it may cause in building a $515 million ballpark – including specifying a remedy should the team fail to meet obligations.
Biodiesel company eyes Miami River for plant, first phase could get under way by summer 2009
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0000
As talk of alternative energy sources has taken center stage both locally and nationally, with Congress having expanded expanding off-shore drilling to free the US from dependence on foreign oil, a biodiesel company is eyeing the Miami River for a new production plant.
MiamiHerald.com: Florida
Sen. Mel Martinez's wallet stolen from car
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:17:00 -0400
(AP) -- Police say a wallet belonging to U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., was stolen when someone broke into his rental car over the weekend.
Bra bandit steals $6,000 worth from Victoria's Secret
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:40:00 -0400
There's a bra bandit on the loose in Southwest Florida. The Lee County Sheriff's Office is searching for an individual they say stole 160 bras valued at nearly $6,000 on Thursday from a Victoria's Secret store, the latest in a string of bra burglaries in the area.
Florida schools struggle to get kids active
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:01:00 -0400
When the talk turns to physical education, several things probably come to mind: running, jumping jacks, team sports, sweat. But walking to and from lunch?
Daytona Beach News-Journal Online
Volusia school officials warn of more budget cuts
By JOHN BOZZO, Staff Writer Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DAYTONA BEACH -- After two years and $32 million of state-mandated budget cuts, Volusia County school officials Monday warned there are harder times ahead.
Angry residents pack school attendance zone meeting
By LINDA TRIMBLE, Education writer Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
OAK HILL -- A crowd of angry parents tried Monday to reopen the discussion about closing Burns-Oak Hill Elementary School in June but were told that's not going to happen.
Parents extol the upside of Down syndrome children
By DEBORAH CIRCELLI, Staff Writer Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
DAYTONA BEACH -- Wires dangled from the 3-day-old infant in the neonatal intensive care unit as oxygen helped him take each breath.
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MyFlorida.com - Government - Portal maintained by the State of Florida with links to legislative bodies, courts, municipalities, colleges and universities, and administrative agencies, councils, and districts. Site map, keyword search, 411 directory, tax forms, employment, census information and statistics.
411 Direct - Directory for state agency and staff member telephone numbers.
Civic Ed - Overview of the lawmaking process and workings of state government.
Department of Juvenile Justice - Community programs, facilities and delinquency intervention information.
Meta Description: [ Protect the Public by Reducing Juvenile Crime and Delinquency in Florida ]
Florida Association of Counties - Includes association information, listings of affiliate organizations and links to professional services.
Florida Department of Education - Information about the functions and services offered by this agency.
Meta Description: [ Education Home Page ]
Florida Division of Fisheries - Information on freshwater fishing in Florida, including how, and where to catch Florida largemouth bass.
Meta Description: [ All you need to know about freshwater fishing in Florida: rules, licenses, tips, forecasts, biology, pond management and fisheries management updates. ]
Florida Inland Navigation District - A special tax district of the State of Florida. Local sponsor of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, a State/Federal navigation project.
Government Accountability Report - Monitors activities of the Florida state government.
Meta Description: [ Free access to the Florida Legislature's monitoring service. Timely information about the performance of state government. ]
Government Information Locator - Maintained by the Division of Library and Information Services.
Jackson County Emergency Management Administration - Concerned with disaster relief and public education, in the event of terrorism, floods, hazardous spills, natural disasters. Includes how to prepare for such emergencies, online newsletter and training information.
Meta Description: [ The Jackson County Emergency Management Administrations function is to respond to incidences when they occur, prepare for future threats that may develop, direct recovery programs to save life and property and reduce local threats through mitigation programs. ]
Justice Administrative Commission - Administratively serving the state attorneys, public defenders, capitol collateral regional counsels and statewide guardian ad litem program.
Meta Description: [ Justice Administrative Commission administratively serving the State Attorneys, Public Defenders, Capitol Collateral Regional Counsels and Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Program. State of Florida ]
Marketing Florida Agriculture - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development
Meta Description: [ Division of Marketing and Development promotes FRESH FROM FLORIDA products. Info for consumers and agri-business. Division is part of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. FRESH FROM FLORIDA is the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign or FAPC. ]
MyFloridaCounty.com - Official site for local government services and information. Pay child support, order property records, civil court documents and related information.
Meta Description: [ Source for Florida county information and services ]
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Unclaimed Property - Florida's treasure hunt contains more than $500 million in unclaimed assets.
Vital Records Information - Address of state registrar and links to county vital statistics offices.
Meta Description: [ How to obtain copies of vital records such as a birth certificate, birth record, death record, marriage license, marriage record, divorce decree, probate record or naturalization record in the State of Florida. ]
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