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In January I had the opportunity to present the Classroom Champions program for educators in St. Lucia and Grenada. I traveled with ...
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Moving away from One-Size-Fits-All Handling of DWI offenders
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Learning to #HolidayResponsibly on Capitol Hill
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How to never send another drunk text
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Tommy Mcfly is the host of The Tommy Show on 94.7 Fresh FM with co-hosts Kelly Collis and Jen Richer.Recent Posts
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Florida’s Spring Break Court: A Potentially Life-saving Event
Being a judge in what many young people refer to the as the “Spring Break Party State,” I am familiar with the impact that “Springbreakers” have on law enforcement, our judicial system, and our economy. Not surprisingly, a 2011 study ... Read More >
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