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Prescription drug abuse rises in 2001
More die in Florida from prescription drug overdoses than illegal drugs, such as heroin.

Justice blesses proposed districts
The Justice Department okays congressional districts. House and Senate boundaries still require federal approval.

Ten tails of Florida
Six finalists for the design of the state's commemorative quarter hail from the bay area. Controversy surrounded some choices.

Central Florida prosecutor to take on terrorism
Mac Cauley heads to the Department of Justice for a "new challenge" involving antiterrorism.

U.S.: Some Fla. vote complaints can't be pursued
WASHINGTON -- Some Florida voting rights complaints resulting from the bitter 2000 presidential election -- including the infamous butterfly ballots and allegations of missing ballot boxes -- were either false or can't be prosecuted, the Justice Department said Friday.