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Review the Times' day-by-day coverage of the 2002 Florida Legislature
September 18, 2002
DCF chief says staff, pay vital
The agency's new secretary wants an extra $474-million for new programs, additional workers and better pay.
Reno concedes: the race begins
Janet Reno says she will support Bill McBride and work to correct Florida's voting problems. McBride wastes no time hitting the campaign trail.
Reforms working in many counties
Obscured by the failings of last week's primary election are stories in places like Gadsden County, home to a Panhandle town called Sawdust, where Supervisor of Elections Shirley Knight recently used a state grant of $137,844.62 to stunning effect.
Rep. Carassas is ready to serve once more
John Carassas says his two years in public office, his background as an assistant city attorney and his willingness to listen to his constituents make him a good candidate for returning to the Florida House of Representatives.
Green Party's Gratzol calls for 'social justice'
In his 55 years, Kurt Gratzol has been a Republican, a soldier and a salesman.
Escambia commissioner enters corruption plea
Commissioner Willie Junior pleads no contest to charges of bribery, extortion, grand theft, racketeering and Sunshine Law violation.
Daytona tries to discourage underage spring breakers
DAYTONA BEACH -- High school students are being told to either behave at spring break or stay home.
Around the state
Circuit judge strikes down talk-it-over abortion law
Citing strain of Rilya case, DCF official calls it quits
MIAMI -- The director of the state's child welfare agency in the district where a 5-year-old girl was missing for 15 months before the agency noted her disappearance is resigning.
Democrats regroup, take aim at Crist
Three defeated attorney general candidates line up with nominee Buddy Dyer.
Rossin brings experience, but draws tepid response
TALLAHASSEE -- Democrat Bill McBride today will introduce running mate Tom Rossin of West Palm Beach in a series of appearances across Florida aimed at appealing to the moderate suburbanites who can be decisive in statewide elections.
From AP's Florida news wire
Hurricane Jeanne appears on track to hit Florida's east coast
Rumor mill working overtime after Florida hurricanes
Developments associated with Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne
Four killed in Panhandle plane crash were on Ivan charity mission
Hurricane Frances caused estimated $4.4 billion in insured damage
Disabled want more handicapped-accessible voting machines
USF forces administrators to resign over test score changes
Man's death at Universal Studios ruled accidental
State child welfare workers in Miami fail to do background checks
Hurricane Jeanne heads toward southeast U.S. coast
Hurricane Jeanne spurs more anxiety for storm-weary Floridians
Mistrial declared in case where teen was target of racial "joke"
Panhandle utility wants sewer plant moved to higher ground
State employee arrested on theft, bribery charges
Homestead house fire kills four children, one adult
Pierson leader tries to cut off relief to local fern cutters
Florida's high court rules Terri's law unconstitutional
Jacksonville students punished for putting stripper pole in dorm
FEMA handling nearly 600,000 applications for help
Man who killed wife, niece, self also killed mother in 1971
Producer sues city over lead ball fired by Miami police
Tourism suffers across Florida after pummeling by hurricanes
Key dates in the life of Terri Schiavo
An excerpt from the unanimous ruling in the Schiavo case
Four confirmed dead after small plane crash in Panhandle
Correction: Disney-Cruise Line story
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