Gopher tortoise losing the race to development
Two ways of protecting the tortoises -- digging them up to relocate them and testing them for disease before they are removed -- have their shortcomings.

A city sparks scrutiny of ties to Scouts
A number of communities are reviewing their ties to the Boy Scouts; it all began in Wilton Manors, with Florida's only gay-majority government.

Suit against Gallagher set for hearing
TALLAHASSEE -- On Monday, Leon County Circuit Judge Terry Lewis will hear arguments in a lawsuit that attempts to have Education Commissioner Tom Gallagher thrown off the Nov. 7 general election ballot.

Gore returns to Sarasota to work, prepare
SARASOTA -- Vice President Al Gore arrived here Saturday night dressed for vacation but prepared to work.