Dry winter to burst into spring fires, officials say
TALLAHASSEE -- Saying they are not "crying wolf," state officials warned Tuesday that Florida faces the worst conditions in memory as the state heads into the spring wildfire season.
Judge notes court change costs
Picking up court costs now paid by counties will require up to half a billion dollars over four years.
'Be prepared for tougher times,' Bush says
Referring to pessimism about the economy, he says his budget plan will include belt-tightening measures.
Housing nominee's rise began in borrowed home
Mel Martinez, tapped to lead Housing and Urban Development, fled Cuba at 15 as part of Operation Pedro Pan.
Air Force blocks airport near Everglades
Environmental concerns took precedence over creating jobs, but would-be developers haven't given up on Homestead Air Force Base.
Insider tells of election's paper pandemonium
Barry Richard describes a 36-day immersion in the frantic legal wrangling of the Florida presidential vote.
Around the state
Father kills pit bull attacking his daughter
Florida answers 'last call' for Bush
The state's business leaders have contributed more than $1.3-million to help pay for Saturday's presidential inauguration.
