Bush seeks teacher certification limit
Incentives have made the program popular -- and costly. Jeb Bush wants no more than 500 this year.

Former president proud of sons
GAINESVILLE -- Former President George Bush spoke proudly of his sons and touched on subjects from the Sept. 11 attacks to the spirit of the American people in a speech Wednesday night at the University of Florida.

Bush launches plan to battle illiteracy
The governor hopes to have about 200,000 mentors statewide in a few years to help kids.

Bill would encourage districts to privatize school services
TALLAHASSEE -- School districts may soon be required by the state to solicit bids from private companies to drive students to school, cook them lunch and clean up after them in classrooms.

Tax message heads to living rooms
As the idea of state tax reform polarizes the Capitol, foes of the plan start lobbying the public with TV ads.

Former Capitol police colonel's suit tossed out
A state hearing officer has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Capitol police Col. Terry H. Meek over disciplinary action against him by Department of Management Services Secretary Cynthia Henderson.

Bush brothers sign Everglades plan
WASHINGTON -- President Bush and his brother, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, signed an agreement Wednesday to guarantee water for a major effort to restore the Florida Everglades.