Email Author Deirdra Funcheon

Awards

• 2009 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published June 26, 2008

  "To Hug a Porcupine"

• 2009 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published June 26, 2008

  "To Hug a Porcupine"

• 2009 - Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism, published June 26, 2008

  "To Hug a Porcupine"

• 2009 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published June 26, 2008

  "To Hug a Porcupine"

• 2009 - Sunshine State Awards/South Florida Society of Professional Journalists, published January 31, 2008

  "Simmer Down, Kids!"

• 2009 - Sunshine State Awards/South Florida Society of Professional Journalists, published November 6, 2008

  "Mud in Your Eye"

• 2008 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published July 5, 2007

  "Kill My Wife. Please!"

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2010 Stories by Deirdra Funcheon

• Pissed About the Oil Spillr Ride Your Bike -- Naked.

  published May 14, 2010

  Following the April 20 explosion of the Deepwater Horizion oil rig and subsequent spill, there were scattered protests around the country, a bunch of huffing and puffing on Capitol Hill, and a general... More >>

• Pissed About the Oil Spillr Ride Your Bike -- Naked.

  published May 14, 2010

  Following the April 20 explosion of the Deepwater Horizion oil rig and subsequent spill, there were scattered protests around the country, a bunch of huffing and puffing on Capitol Hill, and a general... More >>

• When Drama Students Attack!

  published May 11, 2010

  Warning to School Boards and principals across the country: yes, we are in the middle of a recssion, but you miiiight not want to cut that funding for the drama department. Otherwise, you will have to... More >>

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  When Drama Students Attack!

  published May 11, 2010

  Warning to School Boards and principals across the country: yes, we are in the middle of a recssion, but you miiiight not want to cut that funding for the drama department. Otherwise, you will have to... More >>

• Who Benefits from Surfing License Plater

  published Apr 30, 2010

  By the end of today, Florida drivers could have a new design option for their license plate: an image of a surfer inspired by the 60s surf flick, The Endless Summer. The state legislature is expected ... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Who Benefits from Surfing License Plater

  published Apr 30, 2010

  By the end of today, Florida drivers could have a new design option for their license plate: an image of a surfer inspired by the 60s surf flick, The Endless Summer. The state legislature is expected ... More >>

• Debra Villegas (Remarried!) Enters Not Guilty Plea

  published Apr 28, 2010

  This morning, Debra Villegas, the law firm employee who allegedly helped disgraced lawyer Scott Rothstein run his $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme, pled not guilty to a charge of money laundering in federal ... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Debra Villegas (Remarried!) Enters Not Guilty Plea

  published Apr 28, 2010

  This morning, Debra Villegas, the law firm employee who allegedly helped disgraced lawyer Scott Rothstein run his $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme, pled not guilty to a charge of money laundering in federal ... More >>

• Buy One, Get One at Jamba Juice Through This Weekend

  published Apr 23, 2010

  Here's the image you need to print out and bring to your local Jamba Juice for a BOGO (buy one, get one) special that lasts through the weekend. The promotion is being offered to celebrate the 20th an... More >>

• "In the Land of Misfits, Pirates and Cooks": Cookbook Signing Tonight!

  published Apr 20, 2010

  Michael Bennett, currently executive chef at Bimini Boatyard -- home of the famous Bimini Bread --  will sign copies of his cookbook -- with the adventurous title In the Land of Misfits, Pirates,... More >>