Review the Times' day-by-day coverage of the 2002 Florida Legislature
July 8, 2002
Pet health insurance is catching on in the U.S.
NAPLES -- Marco Islanders Horst and Peggy Stoehr had no pet insurance for their miniature schnauzer Liebling when she suffered a stroke in 1999. Instead, they have absorbed the $6,000 of medical costs associated with her treatment themselves.
Libertarians line up for Legislature
In 2000, two Libertarians ran for the state House. This year, 87 will be on the ballot because of a redistricting loophole.
On Janet Reno's campaign, it's all relative
The most prominent Democrat in the race for governor has help from about a dozen family members.
Leaking fuel tanks a hazard, say officials
At least 25,000 buried gasoline tanks around the state have leaked, officials say, posing a threat to drinking water.
Study: Seniors mean $1.4-billion to the state
But despite the economic benefit they provide, the head of the AARP in Florida warns that elderly services are lacking.
Lipitor: It's the drug of choice on the campaign trail
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill McBride has concluded that it takes more than money and organization to run for office.
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