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Review the Times' day-by-day coverage of the 2002 Florida Legislature

October 6, 2002

McBride launches attacks; Bush recruits black voters
As Bush won applause from a group of black voters, McBride criticized the governor's unguarded comments.

Working at polls: Long hours, low pay, national profile
But long hours, low pay, boredom and ridicule don't deter those workers who bring high ideals to the polls.

Class size cap experiences instructional
Florida can learn plenty from California. Test scores improved slightly, but teacher shortages worsened and costs are steep.

Money can buy political access
Groups interested in state policy or contracts are pouring money into parties' coffers ahead of elections next month.

Minute Maid plans new Florida plant
ORLANDO -- Orange juice giant Minute Maid Co. will return to Florida when it opens a citrus plant in Auburndale next year, more than a decade after leaving the state.

Political Junkie: Doing homework or digging for dirt on political rival?
Mayoral candidate Frank Sanchez says voters are tired of "attack-dog politics."

Lobbyist made money from touch screen sales
Sandra Mortham works for Florida counties and a voting machine company. She profited as counties bought the company's products.

Inquiry: Pilot ejected as F-15 lost tail piece
The Air Force major died in a test mission over the gulf after he lost control at 1,400 mph.

Two fined for canker violations
LOXAHATCHEE -- Two homeowners who violated citrus canker quarantine rules have been fined thousands of dollars by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Shuttle camera to beam live at launch
CAPE CANAVERAL -- In a dramatic first for human space flight, a camera will beam down live video as shuttle Atlantis soars into orbit this week.

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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