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

December 14, 2002

Lucy Morgan: Democrats retreat into secrecy, obscurity
Since Republicans took over the Legislature in 1996, Democrats have had trouble learning how to be a minority. (Republicans haven't done all that well at being a majority either -- but that's a story for another day.)

Top stories
Picture magnifies plight of hairless black bears
Hairless bears have been wandering the flat scrubby forest around the Central Florida town of Lynne for more than a decade.

Speeders put Waldo on their radar
A national reputation as a place for speeders to beware has sparked conflict between the town's leaders and its Chamber of Commerce.

West Nile death first in slow year
Until a Marion County man died, Florida had dodged the grimmest consequences of the disease that has killed dozens in other states.

Lobbyists form group to improve their image
The Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists will guide new members on ethical behavior.

Bill would allow voters to renege on class size
Sen. Anna Cowin's bill sets an election next year to let voters dump the class size amendment they approved Nov. 5.

Web site: Graham for president?
WASHINGTON -- Two years ago, Florida Sen. Bob Graham was often mentioned as a possible candidate for vice president. Now there's talk he might run for the top job.

Around the state
Marion County man dies of West Nile

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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