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October 16, 2002
Howard Troxler
Sneering vs. mush; this is a debate?
Gov. Jeb Bush and his Democratic challenger, Bill McBride, had an hourlong debate Tuesday morning on statewide radio. Bush was better than McBride but too snotty. He can't help it. McBride was woolly and ineffective. Apparently he can't help that either.
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Court won't close for Noelle Bush
The courtroom where Gov. Jeb Bush's 25-year-old daughter, Noelle, must make frequent appearances will remain open to the public, a judge decided Tuesday.
With cameras away, Bush and McBride don't play nice
A radio debate spurs festering criticisms, and unlike a televised debate three weeks ago, the candidates respond to the attacks.
Fraternity suspended over sexual incident
DeLAND -- Stetson University officials have suspended activities at a fraternity house where two women reported they were sexually molested.
Watchdogs will monitor election in Miami-Dade
Some say the monitors will restore voter confidence, but others think they will make the county appear incapable.
Judge wants specifics on permit challenges
TALLAHASSEE -- Environmental groups will seek specific examples of how a new law makes it harder for them to fight development permits as part of a challenge to the law's constitutionality.
Jury trial of ex-cop in slaying begins
Prosecutors say the killing took place after the victim saw the defendant's face during a robbery.
McBride's first negative TV ad targets Florida education
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill McBride launched his first TV ad criticizing Gov. Jeb Bush on Tuesday, pointing to Florida's poor showing in national education rankings.
Daughter must face the consequences, Bush says
TALLAHASSEE -- In a rare appearance on national television Tuesday, Gov. Jeb Bush talked about the anguish he and other family members have suffered over his daughter Noelle's fight against drugs.
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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