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Doctors hope cash can move legislation
An unusually blunt fundraising letter states a desire that $10,000 donations will get the attention of top lawmakers.

Fired pair: DCF scapegoating
Two supervisors in the Alfredo Montes case say they're being fired because of pressure from higher up.

Reno agrees to Democratic debate, just once
Opponents within the party say the front-runner will cheat voters of ample time to compare them before the primary.

Early entries begin political races
TALLAHASSEE -- U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, a Jacksonville Republican whose new congressional district extends into eastern Leon County, was the first candidate to qualify Monday as Florida's 2002 political campaign formally began.

Judge grants more time to protect manatees
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service now has until July 23 to submit a new timetable.

Union's TV ads to tout McBride
The Florida Education Association will present the life of the Tampa lawyer to various state television markets.