Losing ground
In spite of roaring job growth and increased tax revenue, Florida fell behind other states in a number of critical areas.

Grade curve in plan for schools
For instance, if too many schools are graded A, the system can be adjusted so fewer make the grade.

Losing ground
Florida poured more money than ever into its schools. A record number of its residents had jobs.

FDLE director to pick state's first security chief
The successful candidate will combine political and communication skills, says FDLE chief Tim Moore.

Program can claim to save lives, money
Florida's Healthy Start program is given credit in the battle against infant mortality. Other causes await similar leadership.

Wage-earners work harder just to keep up
The disposable income of Floridians slipped in the 1990s from just above the national average to just below it.