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June 17, 2002
Howard Troxler
Full debate still remains vital on governor's A-Plus voucher plan
When the letter grades were handed out last week showing the performance of each of Florida's schools, every community in the state eagerly pored over its local list of A's through F's.

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Andersen verdict leaves bitter taste
TAMPA -- Coffee was on Beth Brown's mind when she stopped at a Starbucks on the way to church Sunday morning. But it was the headline she eyed while waiting in line that gave her a jolt:

Education spreads Juneteenth message
Knowledge of Juneteenth's 1865 origin is on the rise, and local groups are doing their part to teach more people about its significance.


South Pinellas headlines
  • New league has eye on Bayfront

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Connecting with their roots
  • Students learn how to bring old ways to life
  • Critics find fault with affordable housing

  • Letters
  • Voters have not had their say on Largo library

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • 100-mile greenway emerging
  • 2 die in gunfight between gangs, police say

  • News of Florida
  • Attention boaters: Manatee battle zone
  • In party tug of war, all eyes on referees
  • Prison food costs less, but at a price
  • Politics blamed in oversight panel's axing
  • Ceremonial fanfare absent at signing of tax-break bill
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