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February 1, 2002

Howard Troxler
Tax accord might keep courts out of later fray
TALLAHASSEE -- Rarely has a vote in our Legislature been so important, dramatic, passionately debated -- and quite possibly so unrelated to the ultimate outcome.

Senate okay sets up tax fight
A battle in the House over sales tax reform may hold up budget and redistricting work.

Valdes fearful, inmate testifies
STARKE -- An inmate law librarian testified Thursday in the murder trial of three former Florida State Prison guards that death row inmate Frank Valdes was worried that guards planned to kill him.

Reno returns, insisting she's fit
After a fainting spell, the candidate for governor comes home saying she's ready to run.

Legislative briefs
Today is the 11th day of the 60-day session.

Florida man sought in sale of fake, real badges
Undercover investigators in Florida and Tennessee went onto the Internet and bought more than 900 black market law enforcement badges, including FBI and Secret Service shields, federal authorities said Thursday.

Bush touts volunteers as the guardians of America
DAYTONA BEACH -- Art Craft has helped disabled motorists as a citizen observer for the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.


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