Howard Troxler
Debate over new position is lost in sea of big issues
TALLAHASSEE -- In any other year, the fight over who gets to regulate insurance, state-chartered banking and securities in this state might be the biggest news in town. What could be more important than the protection of the homes, health and savings of Floridians?
Senators criticize TV stations for tax ads
TALLAHASSEE -- Senators who want to overhaul Florida's tax system went on the offensive Monday, demanding that TV stations yank "misleading" ads and seeking free air time to respond.
Beaches left out of budget proposal
WASHINGTON -- When President Bush's new budget is unveiled next week, it could hit Floridians in two crucial areas: sand and asphalt.
Pope appeals to lawyers, judges: avoid divorce cases
For some attorneys, the message from Pope John Paul II was a bit unsettling.
TV ad about tax plan gets wrong legislator
Sen. Alex Villalobos of Miami doesn't mind being the target of TV ads criticizing him for supporting Senate President John McKay's tax plan. But he sure doesn't like it when a TV ad confuses him with Sen. Alex Diaz de la Portilla.
