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2007 50 Cents COACHES NOT AT FAULT Taluuussb Ocmocrat HOLIDAY MAGIC LIGHTS UP ELF NIGHT 3Ay' Wetherell says FSU's coaches had nothing to do with academic issue Section 1C TaHatmaaa't Weekly Entertainment Magazine Johnny Depp, Tim Burton team up in "Sweeney Todd" Promoting democracy since 1905 Friday, December 21, 2007 50 Cents Tallahasseetcom a tMtii 4rri 8i mi ir I 4- Bmcmi 11 AEjEjAMASSIEIE Read the academic honor policy. SPORTS FSU: Testing scandal complex Cheating incident forces Wetherell to rethink online course structure Authorities seek owner of green truck in Dunlap investigation By Nic Corbett DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER Investigators are searching for the owner of a "unique-looking" green truck for questioning in the slaying of Cheryl Dunlap. A still image of the truck from a sur- si A 1 ufyf -f; JLs irwi-mr-i -ti rmHtmmm r-TeWi i veillance camera was released Thursday. Sgt. Rob Re-isingerofthe Leon County Sheriff's Office wouldn't say when or where the picture was taken.

TO HELP Anyone with information about the Dunlap case is asked to call the Violent Crimes Unit at 922-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 574-TIPS. norida State forward Sanna Talonen is named national freshman of the year by Soccer America. Page 1C BUSINESS GROWTH A former state purchasing manager seeks a rule change with the Federal Trade Commission that would require manufacturers' warranties to state when repairs or replacement of a defective product would take place. Page 9A LOCAL Leon County Sheriff's Office school report shows possible trends in crimes on school campuses. Page 12A Special to the Democrat Sylvia Petrandis and Cheryl Dunlap take a break after helping the Red Cross with disaster relief after Hurrlcan Ivan hit Pensacola In 2004.

Cheryl Dunlap photo gallery. Do you have photos and memories of Cheryl Dunlap? Leave your memories and condolences for her family at Tallahassee.com or send photos to readerphotos tallahassee.com. Bob Gabordi's blog. See page 4A 4 1 1 i wouldn't say exactly why they want to find the owner. Dunlap, a nurse at Florida State University and a Sunday school teacher from Crawfordville, went missing Dec.

1. Hunters found her body Saturday in the Apala-chicola National Forest, but investigators didn't know it was her until DNA analysis was completed. The Sheriffs Office confirmed Wednesday that the body was Dunlap's. Meanwhile, her death may be the motivation for hundreds of women who called the Wakulla County Sheriffs Please see MURDER, 2A ByAngeline J. Taylor DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER No one asked a Florida State University tutor to divvy out test answers to students.

But that's what happened during the fall 2006 and spring 2007 semesters. As a result, at least 50 student-athletes are being penalized. One athlete may be expelled and the tutor has been fired, FSU Provost Larry Abele said. "The issue is a little more complex than simply cheating," Abele said. "(It was) inappropriate assistance that wasn't requested." The tutor's actions have created a ripple affect.

Administrators have been forced to investigate the incident, report it to the NCAA because of the athletes' involvement and strengthen its policies regarding future online class tests. "(It's) frustrating. (It's) taking a huge amount of time to repair unnecessary damage," Abele said. An FSU athlete reported the tutor for giving out answers to tests earlier this year, prompting an investigation, Abele said. Over the two semesters, 900 students were enrolled in the online class.

However, the tutor was assigned to athletes, Abele said. FSU President T.K Wetherell declined to name the class, the instructor or the tutor. The tutor's actions violated Please see TESTING, 2A a i 3 STOCKS A it Dow Jones 38.37; 13.245.64 Crude Oil $91.09 per barrel Light, sweet crude for February delivery. Special to the Democrat Cheryl Dunlap, Jenny Martinez and Sylvia Petrandis all helped with disaster relief after Hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola In 2004. Pictured at right Is the vehicle of Interest In the Cheryl Dunlap case.

For more business news, see Page 9A. Memories help ease pain of Dunlap's death ONLINE at Wachovia Bank for the family. People who were close to Dunlap, 46, know some things for sure. "She was a godly woman, a woman of the utmost integrity," longtime friend Please see MEMORIES, 2A want to talk about it. "Michael and Jake are doing the best they can, along with Cheryl's only two grandchildren," said Melody Altomaro, a longtime friend of Dunlap's.

"I have been in tears since this whole thing started. I feel as if it is a dream it is just overwhelming." Katrina Brimner, a victim's advocate with the Wakulla County Sheriffs Office, said she's been in touch with the family, but they have not requested any assistance. An account has' been established by friends in Dunlap's name By Jennifer Jefferson DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER Cheryl Hodges Dunlap's friends and family have heard all of the speculation about her death, all the rumors, and most of the facts. "Some of it could be true," neighbor Tanya Land said. Dunlap's two sons don't Wondering what's hot, what's new and what's coming up on Tallahassee.com? Check out Page 2 to see what's the latest for our Web site.

INDEX Authorities: Jackson County man wanted in connection with stolen vehicles Classifieds IE Horoscope 5E Comics 38D Lottery 2A Corrections 2A Movies' 7D Crossword 38D Nation 13A Editorials 2B Obituaries 5B McCollum sues to halt casino compact Jv Today: Low 70s Tonight: Low 50s Rain: 20 Weather: IOC By Nic Corbett DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER Deputies say a Jackson County man has been sneaking off with construction equip 133 CONTACT US ment by hooking it up to tractor-trailer rigs when it's dark and then hiding the MAIN NUMBER 850-599-2100 CIRCULATION 600999-2271 ADVERTISING 599-2331. 592225 NEWS TIP HOTUNE 850-599-2233 machines on his large parcels of land. Photo gallery of stolen items. Highway 231 in mid-September; two Chevrolet Corvettes reported stolen from Tampa and Pinellas Park; a Caterpillar excavator, reported stolen from Troy, and a Kubota tractor reported stolen from Lynn Haven. Some of the vehicles were reported stolen as far back as the late 1990s.

Investigators also found about 80 pounds of marijuana wrapped in 10-pound bundles. The 14th Circuit State Attorney's Office and the Washington County Sheriff's Office assisted in the investigation. Anyone who knows Gross' whereabouts is asked to call deputies at (850) 482-9624. Investigators say they discovered $400,000 worth Gross TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT 102nd year, No. 355, Dec.

21. 2007 50 Cents A Gannett newspaper CopyrlM 2007 Tetlahiuee Democrat and of stolen heavy equipment By Bill Cotterell FLORIDA CAPITAL BUREAU POLITICAL EDITOR Attorney General Bill McCollum sued the federal government Thursday to prevent approval of Gov. Charlie Crist's controversial casino compact with the Seminole Tribe until the Florida Supreme Court rules on the governor's authority to make the deal. A tribal spokesman said McCol-lum's request for an injunction won't have any impact on Seminole gaming because even if the pact was approved by the U.S. Department of Interior, the seven gambling sites won't have Las Vegas-style slot machines and "banked" card games for several months.

Go to Tananassee.com ana keep the conversation going. But the Tallahassee lawyer who helped negotiate the compact said McCollum is delaying a payment of $50 million that the Seminoles will make to the state upon federal approval of the agreement. In seeking a declaratory judgment from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, McCollum pointedly took no position on the legality of the Indian Gaming Compact that Crist signed with the tribe last month. Please see CASINO, 2A $75,000 worth of marijuana this week on property in Cottondale and Grand Ridge owned by Edward Lamar Gross, 51, of Alford.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Investigators say they found a Caterpillar bulldozer reported stolen from a construction site on U.S. O11 Purchcs3 the loveseat, chair -A coordinating tables 5 piece set) receive the sofa 50cff our Ashley Direct price.