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

January 22, 2003

FCAT rules revised for disabled
Some advocates say the changes approved by the Florida Board of Education are too little, too late for this year's seniors.

Bush wants to reward school tax hikes
The governor says he wants to reward districts that already work to reduce class sizes.

Bush: Tough times, tough budget
And it will only get worse, the governor says, pointing a finger at class size and other constitutional mandates.

Mandatory school uniforms near in Escambia
PENSACOLA -- The Escambia County School Board approved a proposal for mandatory uniforms in public schools Tuesday, paving the way for a final vote next month.

Marine reservists ordered to deploy
TAMPA -- Marine Corps reservists from Tampa and Jacksonville have received deployment orders in preparation for a possible Persian Gulf war.

Around the state: Judge orders jail for man allegedly spreading HIV
BARTOW -- A Polk County judge has ordered the jailing of man who prosecutors say has infected at least three women with HIV.

Prosecutor arrested in Internet sex case
A TV station's reporting on pedophiles using Web cams leads to the arrest.

Brogan named a finalist for FAU president
The lieutenant governor must measure up to four others with doctorates and college teaching experience.

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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