Covering courts

Milwaukee J-S Court Coverage

Here's a strong in-depth look at the Milwaukee Courthouse - with some multi-media.

Covering Courts

Here is a chart of the Florida court system.

Here is an overview of the Florida circuit court system.

Here is information about the Ninth Circuit Court. Here is basic information about the docket. Here are some past annual reports.

Here is information about the Eighteenth Circuit Court. Here is docket information - not every judge posts his/her schedule.

Here is an overview of county courts.

Here is information about the Seminole County Clerk of Courts.

Here is information about the Orange County Clerk of Courts.

Here is information about the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Here are some recent opinions.

Here is information about the Florida Supreme Court.

Here is information about selection judges in Florida.

Here is a good resource for legal terms.

Covering Accidents

Thursday's speaker

Here is a clip of Thursday's speaker, Jerry Mitchell, from the Colbert Report.

Covering Police

Veterans Project

Here is a link to instructional videos about the oral history project.

Covering Higher Education

Thursday's class

In place of class on Thursday, please take the NewsU course on covering education.

Go here to create an account, if you do not already have one.

Here is the link to "Covering Education."

Remember to have my email available so I have proof you completed the course.

Education concepts

Education Resources

Here is a link to great organization: Education Writers Association. The page includes links to education data.

Here is a link to the Florida PTA.

Here is a link to the Florida School Board organization.

Here is the Florida Department of Education. Here is information on FCAT - including school and district scores.

Here is information on Florida chater schools.

Here are the school report cards for Florida.