Lunch with Bush a GOP primer
[Times photo: John Pendygraft]
Jeb Bush extols his record on diversity and affirmative action to African-Americans. Some are impressed; others aren't.
Everglades murk may get worse
A panel of top scientists warns the plan to restore the Everglades might harm the water quality of Florida Bay.
Glitch misses drivers' offenses
Drivers whose licenses should have been suspended kept driving because of a computer mistake.
Williams' executor deals blow to cremation hopes
INVERNESS -- The executor of Ted Williams' estate tried to halt the court battle over the baseball legend's remains Thursday, but his oldest daughter said she won't concede the fight.
Beach event canceled after media coverage
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- The sponsoring group has canceled a military-themed beach festival, blaming racially suggestive radio and television publicity for linking it to unrelated events elsewhere.
Lottery tickets could carry kidnap alerts
TALLAHASSEE -- Taking a cue from the highway signs used to help find two abducted California teenagers, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is looking to print similar messages on lottery tickets.
