February 13, 2001  

Now appearing on sptimes.com

Delta pilots pave way for a possible strike [AP photo] A work stoppage could come as soon as April 1 if negotiations collapse. A walkout would have a drastic impact on commuters locally and throughout Florida.

Insurance plan would expand coverage
Florida policyholders would help finance a project that targets individuals without insurance.

Home sales strength unabated in Florida
A record number of existing homes were sold in the state last year. And realty agents have big hopes for 2001.

Business digest
LUCENT RATING LOWERED: Lucent Technologies Inc.'s credit ratings were cut to within a notch of junk status by Standard & Poor's Corp. and Moody's Investors Service after revenue at the biggest maker of phone equipment fell in the fiscal first quarter. S&P lowered its rating on Lucent's corporate credit two notches to "BBB-" from "BBB+