Refuges and restrictions [Times photo: Jamie Francis] With the state slow to act on protecting the population, federal officials have started making their own plans.

Lucy Morgan
Justices chastened but full of questions
This was a Florida Supreme Court that clearly knows it has been spanked and sent to its room by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Court could call it today
Florida justices hear arguments over a judge's ruling against Gore's request for a recount.

Legislature meets today to ensure Bush electors
Democrats accuse the GOP-led Legislature of taking orders from Texas.

Today could bring decisions on absentees
TALLAHASSEE -- Rulings are expected as early as today in two absentee ballot lawsuits that could change the outcome of the presidential election.

How Republicans got into absentee mess
TALLAHASSEE -- Just days before the Nov. 7 election, with polls showing Al Gore and George W. Bush statistically tied in Florida, a troubling wind blew into the Republican camp.

Stivic's civics: Count all the votes
TALLAHASSEE -- As Al Gore's lawyers fought an increasingly uphill battle for the White House, Democrats turned to a big name Thursday for some happier headlines.

Governor wants clarity in FCAT grades scale
Jeb Bush says parents should be told whether their children are performing at, above or below grade level.