Feeney apologizes for 'loser' remark [AP photo] "What a loser," the Republican lawmaker said during Vice President Al Gore's concession speech.

Lucy Morgan
As smoke is clearing, Tallahassee unwinds
The tents were folded Thursday. CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox News are all leaving the state capital. The Japanese, Korean and Dutch television stations are leaving, too.

'I'm glad this is over'
REACHING OUT: Gov. Jeb Bush makes conciliatory statements about Florida's judiciary, black voters and the issue of election reform.

Lawmakers close their little piece of election
CAPITOL CROWD DISPERSES: Nervous lawmakers and angry demonstrators leave, bringing quiet and a decrease in partisan rancor.

Task force becomes nursing homes' ally
A report suggests limiting lawsuits and damages to keep facilities out of financial danger. Plaintiffs' lawyers are outraged.

Chancellor won't stay, colleagues say
Adam Herbert is said to see no future for himself as a subordinate in an overhauled state education system.

DNA clears inmate too late
The FBI clears the death-row inmate of rape and murder 10 1/2 months after cancer killed him.

Around the state
Plane crashes in Everglades; two die