Firestone deal done, focus shifts to Ford
Florida will use $2.3-million in settlement money to try to prove the automaker shares the blame for deadly accidents.

EPA plans to decontaminate property
The agency decides to take action as groundwater contamination has spread recently at the old Alaric site.

Administrator gets high marks on evaluation
Dan Kleman's work is judged "outstanding" and he gets a 5.5 percent raise, but some board members remain critical.

Graham blocking Fish and Wildlife nominee
The Florida senator has put a hold on Bush's selection after an Everglades Restoration office was closed.

Florida in brief
Request: Add beach work to economic stimulus plan

Human relations agency accused of racial bias
Activist Eugene Danaher says the state commission discriminates against whites and Hispanics.