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Agriculture
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Agriculture Guide
Is Atkins thinning Florida juice sales?
heraldtribune
(10/03)
Day 3: The Fight Over Fish
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Bush praises Fla. farms - a $7B industry
south florida business journal
(09/03)
State to help boost Apalachicola oyster harvest
naplesnews
(09/03)
Storms bring hope to Gulf Coast fishermen and the 'Dead Zone'
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Florida farmers have bumper revenue crop
businessjournal/tampa
(09/03)
Florida farmhands reap a harvest of poverty, pain and exploitation
miamiherald
(09/03)
Hunt or be hunted: Night stalkers enter gator season
miamiherald
(09/03)
Citrus reluctant to give up its genetic secrets to scientists
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Rain damages tomato crop
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Inventor markets his EarthBox planter
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Florida grapefruit growers face rough patch
news-press
(08/03)
'Fresh from Florida' promo boosts fruit, vegetable sales
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Lauderdale company borrows from French to market frozen herbs
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Officials urge safety as lobster mini-season opens throughout S. Florida
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Beefing up historic stock: Cracker cattle
tampatribune
(07/03)
Aqua farms grow into $100 million industry in Florida
miamiherald
(07/03)
Florida wineries are rolling out more cases
naplesnews
(07/03)
State appeals order to stop canker cuttings
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Federal help may be too late for American shrimpers
naplesnews
(07/03)
Water report asks farmers to conserve
news-press
(07/03)
Orange crop forecast upped
tampatribune
(07/03)
Broward judge gives canker eradication opponents partial victory
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Keys lobsters face uncertain future
news-press
(07/03)
Opponents of canker eradication program win delay
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Return of scallops: Recreational scallop season starts Tuesday...
gainesvillesun
(06/03)
Loxahatchee citrus grower shuts down packing plant
sun-sentinel
(06/03)
Bronson defends citrus policy
bradentonherald
(06/03)
Agriculture: Keeping farms thriving
gainesvillesun
(06/03)
Farmers win no new local regulation
sptimes
(06/03)
Clown fish farms create thousands of Nemos away from coral reefs
naplesnews
(06/03)
Fruitful Empire: Crystals International is a key player in the foods industry
tampatribune
(06/03)
Florida's orange forecast rises by 1 million boxes
bradentonherald
(06/03)
Palm Beach County ends $45 vouchers for removed citrus trees
sun-sentinel
(06/03)
Tropicana orange patent claim denied
bradentonherald
(06/03)
Citrus board OKs settlement with juice importers
bradentonherald
(06/03)
Citrus department, processors reach settlement in tax dispute
news-journalonline
(06/03)
Canker compensation fund for tree owners is running dry
miamiherald
(06/03)
Growers sue over citrus tax, lawsuit threatens future of state citrus agency
naplesnews
(06/03)
It's raining blueberries in Alachua County
gainesvillesun
(06/03)
More agriculture news...
See also
Florida Agriculture Guide
(Main Agriculture Page at State of Florida.com)
Business & Economy
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Business Guide
Program puts seniors back to work
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Florida's Chico's sales rise 22 percent
naplesnews
(10/03)
CVS drugstore looks to nudge into Naples market
naplesnews
(10/03)
When a business is caught in a divorce
naplesnews
(10/03)
Stiles to sell 5 Fla. shopping centers
southflorida.bizjournals
(10/03)
Jacksonville becomes test market for new video rentals venture
jacksonvilletimes-union
(10/03)
Report offers agenda for Florida's future
sun-sentinel
(10/03)
Dead, dying or born again businesses
miamiherald
(09/03)
Many problem brokers remain on job
naplesnews
(09/03)
Winter Park firm takes matters in hand
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Florida online firm forms partnership with Japan's Mitsui
naplesnews
(09/03)
Interactive marketing workers form industry organization
southflorida.bizjournals.com
(09/03)
Daytona may land national aquatics complex
news-journalonline.com
(09/03)
Law lets building owners cash in on history
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
Despite retail funk, store properties are in demand
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Economy may lead workers to move on
news-journalonline
(09/03)
More employers are turning to temps
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
State's vendor limits draw concern
tallahasseedemocrat
(09/03)
Location scouts on front lines of competitive film business
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
Screening company sniffs out new deal...First Advantage, specializing in background checks
sptimes
(09/03)
Crystals joins Ireland group...its freeze-dried products are widely used
tampatribune
(09/03)
Dovetailing events create plywood shortage
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
Orlando: Economy sputters back even as job losses mount
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Post-9/11 rules bring uncertainty for businesses
miamiherald
(09/03)
Orlando expected to get a new Veterans Affairs hospital
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
Manufacturers seek Fla.'s help
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
Small businesses struggling to hang on while awaiting upturn
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Many Florida CEOs see economy accelerating
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
Tight borders create barriers for international business
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Low costs make area prime for call centers
news-journalonline
(09/03)
GloTech teams with state safety group to market products
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
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GloTech Industries
Older workers succeed on job...thrive in jobless recovery
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
Motorola's Plantation-based iDEN unit thrives
miamiherald
(09/03)
North Central Florida’s economic health linked to UF
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
Entrepreneurs sever partnerships, start over
miamiherald
(09/03)
Coach keeps bagging sales through recession...employs about 480 people at the Jacksonville International Tradeport
jacksonville
(09/03)
Wackenhut CEO taking aim at the billion-dollar threshold
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
The business of saving lives: Local firms provide CPR training, defibrillators
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Economic diversity lacks state support, leaders say
miamiherald
(09/03)
What does the organizational chart say about your business?
tallahasseedemocrat
(09/03)
Expansion means more work for Tech Packaging
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
FindWhat expanding: Agrees to purchase Calif. software firm
news-press
(09/03)
View from bottom of wage scale still bleak in Florida
sptimes
(09/03)
Sparton more than just a defense contractor
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Vermont Teddy Bear Co. purchases Vero Beach floral business
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
West Boynton community looks to curb teen entrepreneur
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Navy's busiest airfield still a target after 60 years...Panhandle's Whiting Field
naplesnews
(09/03)
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Labor Day 2003: A tough road to organize workers in SW Florida
naplesnews
(09/03)
Job prospects still looking strong in Duval
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
Bay area dealmakers offer tips for acquisitions
sptimes
(09/03)
Smoking Ban: Most establishments complying with the law
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
FIU study finds Florida has jobs aplenty, but hourly pay lowest in nation
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
No ceiling on home prices: Study sees rise in S. Fla. continuing
miamiherald
(08/03)
Palm Beach County fourth in nation in jobs
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
Hispanics help Southeast catch up to nation in Web use
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Water district gives Weeki Wachee more time to fix aging park
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Protests or not, Latin Grammys ready to go in Miami
naplesnews
(08/03)
Port Richey company is one of the country's last to make kazoos
tampatribune
(08/03)
Job market clouds Floridians' outlook: Consumer confidence rose nationwide this month, but slipped in Florida
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Cingular Wireless opens new call center in Jacksonville: Company to add up to 400 jobs
jacksonville.com
(08/03)
Palm Beach: Trump plays tax cards right at Mar-a-Lago
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
News of accounting woes rattle Catalina
sptimes
(08/03)
Home resales set U.S. record in July as buyers race interest rates
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Businesses rush to get fax OK's...law requires businesses that send faxes to customers and potential clients to have written permission to send them
miamiherald
(08/03)
More business & economy news...
See also
Florida Business Guide
Doing Business in Florida
(Main Business Page at State of Florida.com)
Children & Families
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Family Services
Schools feed lunch-less students
heraldtribune
(10/03)
DCF manager won't be charged for altering records
heraldtribune
(09/03)
Nearly 50,000 children reported missing last year...number of children reported missing is dropping
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Court upholds state ban on Medicaid-funded abortions
naplesnews
(09/03)
State's waiting list grows...providing health insurance for children of low-income families
tampatribune
(08/03)
Audit: DCF backlog project left kids at risk
miamiherald
(08/03)
Study: Florida fails its kids
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Florida expands missing child alerts to e-mail
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Resources needed for elderly as their numbers boom
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Child support collections double during past 10 years
tampatribune
(07/03)
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Lost in latest DCF shuffle: Disabled adults may be moved as state deals with budget cuts
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Familiar problems haunt DCF as number of missing children mount
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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Advocacy group: DCF doesn't respond to report on deaths
news-journalonline
(07/03)
UF study: Marital infidelity growing via Internet 'hookups'
news-journalonline
(07/03)
King says 'no hurry' on constitutional amendment for parental notice
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Speaker seeks amendment for parental notice on abortions
news-journalonline
(07/03)
State lawmaker wants parents notified before minors can have abortion
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Minors don't have to tell about abortions: Florida Supreme Court overturns Parental Notice Act
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Legislators attempting to amend law that ends foster care at age 18
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Missing Florida children on rise despite DCF, FDLE efforts
news-journalonline
(07/03)
More children & families news...
See also
Florida Health Guide
(Main Health & Social Services Page at State of Florida.com)
Consumer Issues
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Consumer Guide
Visitor: Fake bills came from bank
news-journalonline
(10/03)
State raids warehouse; claims charity operation bogus
news-journalonline
(10/03)
ACLU won't fight ten commandments monument
orlandosentinel
(10/03)
FCC calls for voluntary compliance on do-not-call list
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Phone firms' plans cut off
miamiherald
(10/03)
Pitting privacy vs. free speech in do-not-call law
miamiherald
(09/03)
Products that know too much
tampatribune
(09/03)
Second judge says no to do-not-call list
miamiherald
(09/03)
Florida do-not-call list continues despite ruling
naplesnews
(09/03)
Consumers invited to try free wireless Web access
miamiherald
(09/03)
Consumers: Avoid 'Do Not Call' scam
south florida business journal
(09/03)
Lottery scam takes in couple in their 80s
miami.com
(09/03)
Jacksonville man recovering from shark bite
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
AARP seeking to intervene in phone rate hike request
naplesnews
(09/03)
State Farm can charge extra for mold policy
palmbeachpost
(09/03)
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State Farm, the largest home insurer in Florida, seeks another rate hike
miamiherald
(09/03)
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State official tries to delay increase in phone bills
tampatribune
(09/03)
ID thieves take cash and more, often target seniors
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Backlash begins on phone rate proposal
sptimes
(08/03)
Florida phone firms ask for local service rate increases
miamiherald
(08/03)
Cremations becoming more common in Florida, nation
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Protect yourself when shopping for condos
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Officials warn of banking, advance fee loan scams
businessjournal/tampa
(08/03)
Allstate eases rate-hike request for condo unit owners
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
State auction offers abandoned treasures
tampatribune
(08/03)
Florida's geography and capacity a safeguard from blackouts
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Thousands of unclaimed items set for Tampa auction
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
Rampant computer virus shuts down Internet users
news-journalonline
(08/03)
State insurer of last resort finding its path is not smooth
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Attacks by sharks decrease for 3rd year
miamiherald
(08/03)
Face of poker to change, thanks to new state law
sptimes
(08/03)
Governor won't sign, will allow higher-stakes poker law; types of gambling allowed in Florida
news-journalonline
(08/03)
ACLU starts campaign warning library patrons about 'Big Brother' surveillance
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Palm Beach County may crack down on moving companies
businessjournal/sofla
(07/03)
Residents on state do-not-call list also on U.S. list
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
Consumer services layoffs may drain aid in disputes
tampatribune
(07/03)
Warnings on eating fish often unheeded: Mercury in Florida's fish is again under scrutiny
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
'Do Not Call' registry could put more junk in mailboxes
tampatribune
(07/03)
Advertisers counterattack do not call list with other strategies
jacksonville.com
(07/03)
State tax amnesty proves popular
orlandosentinel
(07/03)
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Cable rates really have risen faster
miamiherald
(07/03)
Do-not-call hotline opens in the East
miamiherald
(07/03)
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DoNotCall.gov
Naples man sues companies buying Florida drivers' public records
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Investigation: Investors lose almost $1 billion as fraud outruns the feds
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
More consumer issues news...
See also
Florida Consumer Complaints Guide
(Main Consumer Complaints & Assistance Information at State of Florida.com)
Consumer Subjects
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Consumer Contacts
Education
Back to Top| Florida News |
Education Guide
UF plans to name its new president next Wednesday
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Unclaimed $50 million jackpot should be used for school
naplesnews
(10/03)
GOP lawmaker blasts 'faltering commitment' to education
naplesnews
(09/03)
School board approves whistleblower procedure
orlandobizjournal
(09/03)
Parody issue prompts Stetson to shut down newspaper
news-journalonline
(09/03)
State appeals after Pinellas teen wins right to review FCAT exam he failed
sun-sentinel.com
(09/03)
CFO auditors looking at state's voucher program
naplesnews.com
(09/03)
Classroom a model of Internet-intensive instruction
news-journalonline.com
(09/03)
Class size reduction still a political question
naplesnews
(09/03)
Florida universities cracking down on illegal file-sharing
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
Online classes are on the rise
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Teacher Retention: State raises pension stakes
bradentonherald
(09/03)
Gov. Bush promotes education plan with tour of schools
naplesnews
(09/03)
Bush: One Florida has increased minority enrollment
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Ave Maria: First new U.S. Catholic university in 40 years opens
naplesnews
(09/03)
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State, federal reports differ on Florida school's academic progress
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Early graduation option gets little attention
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
He proffers the proof in voucher fights
sptimes
(09/03)
Fewer students seek tax credit vouchers
sptimes
(09/03)
EDITORIAL: Florida SAT scores aren't everything
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
School board members say tight budgets are forcing program cuts
naplesnews
(08/03)
NAACP claims bias in Florida schools
miamiherald
(08/03)
Teachers devote extra time, money, study says
sptimes
(08/03)
Florida's average SAT score up 1 point
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Universities begin year under budget constraints
naplesnews
(08/03)
Community colleges stretched beyond limits
sptimes
(08/03)
Guide puts Embry-Riddle, Stetson among best
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Scores on ACT rise in Florida...but still fall just short of the national average
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
State education board asks voters to overturn new class-size law
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Class size amendment to cost $1 billion in first two years
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
Schools in Dade considering ads in buses
miamiherald
(08/03)
Colleges try variety, fast track as lures: Schools aiming to boost offerings, ease financial toll
miamiherald
(08/03)
Teen techie heads Collier schools computer system
naplesnews
(08/03)
Bush asks program to analyze state's school test scores
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Home schooling an increasingly popular alternative for S. Florida families
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Florida's school grades often mislead parents on student performance
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Board recommends budget hike for state universities
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Florida schools fail to meet new federal test standards
miamiherald
(08/03)
Budget squeeze could mean no raises for Florida's teachers
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Intensive course trains, fills teaching need
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
Voucher program secrecy assailed: Tax benefits go to corporations
miamiherald
(07/03)
Palm Beach County races to hire 500 teachers in two weeks
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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Info
Budget cuts, more students create university crunch
jacksonville.com
(07/03)
Board looks at 'grading' universities
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
Duval teacher is state's top pick
jacksonville.com
(07/03)
Fla. universities may close doors to thousands of incoming students
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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Fallen Tampa Marine honored by Florida State; brother awarded scholarship
naplesnews
(07/03)
More than 600 children signed up for vouchers
naplesnews
(07/03)
Report: State fails to audit spending on private schools
naplesnews
(07/03)
Private school enrollment dips
sptimes
(07/03)
Florida students test well in writing
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Official: State altered voucher school records
palmbeachpost
(07/03)
Next UF president may get big payday
sptimes
(07/03)
Meteoric rise, fall from power for FAU's chief fundraiser
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
More education news...
See also
Florida Education Guide
(Main Education Page at State of Florida.com)
Environment
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Environment Guide
October is scariest month for hurricanes
naplesnews
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: The Solutions
naplesnews
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: Running Amok
naplesnews
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: The Keys In Peril
naplesnews
(10/03)
Storm whips up trouble
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: The Caloosahatchee
naplesnews
(10/03)
Surfers near Stuart, Ocean Reef beaches bitten by sharks
sun-sentinel
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: The Panhandle
naplesnews
(10/03)
Deep Trouble: The Estuaries
naplesnews
(10/03)
Lake water releases questioned
news-press
(09/03)
Private beaches may get more tax dollars
naplesnews
(09/03)
Beachfront homeowners object to renourishment in Panhandle
www.naplesnews.com
(09/03)
Lovebug season making mess of windshields
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Trace levels of contamination detected in the Floridan Aquifer
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
Volusia to study restoring beach
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Woodpecker's status lowered
sptimes
(09/03)
Volunteers slog through Everglades to eradicate invasive trees
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Water storage to be increased; rock-mining pits will be used as reservoirs in So. Fla.
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Florida, states can't agree: Water dispute ends up in court
bradentonherald
(09/03)
Activists root for endangered plant’s comeback
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Cabinet adds Cypress Gardens tourist attraction to protected list
naplesnews
(08/03)
Daily rains flooding Florida; tropical activity would hurt
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Conservation group plans to buy parts of Cypress Gardens
naplesnews
(08/03)
Panel: Florida needs water commission
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Report: Pollution closed beaches in Florida 1,745 times in 2002
naplesnews
(08/03)
State recovers from weather
naplesnews
(08/03)
Florida Straits top spot for ocean diversity, study says
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Restoration of meandering Kissimmee River falls years behind schedule
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Once-stranded pilot whales released off Florida Keys
naplesnews
(08/03)
Tornadoes destroy homes, flip cars in Palm Beach County
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
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Government predicts more hurricanes this year than first expected
naplesnews
(08/03)
Dead fish are just a sign of the tide...
Red Tide
sptimes
(08/03)
Hurricane scientist sees slower season in updated forecast
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Foes say river-sharing plan might leave Florida thirsty
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
EPA relisting of polluted waters hailed
tampatribune
(08/03)
Dishing out Florida's water: A challenge for the future
tampatribune
(07/03)
Number of horses with encephalitis rises sharply
naplesnews
(07/03)
Florida's Water Crisis: Rain can't meet demand
orlandosentinel
(07/03)
Broward developer champions Everglades wildlife
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Georgia, Alabama, Florida governors sign water agreement
naplesnews
(07/03)
Environmentalists and boaters are divided over the proposed expansion of slow speed zones for Manatees
sptimes
(07/03)
Glades fight far from over despite revised water law
miamiherald
(07/03)
Lizards living large in Cape Coral: Scientists setting traps for thriving giant monitors
news-press
(07/03)
Federal pest control money may be cut
palmbeachpost
(07/03)
DEP expands Wal-Mart tank probe
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
Glades water quality plan backed
miamiherald
(07/03)
Manatee zone response debated: E-mails favor protection of mammal
news-press
(07/03)
Florida trying to deal with potential ecological disaster
news-journalonline
(07/03)
State set to approve running fiber-optic cables through gaps in reefs
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Sierra Club says state's waters are threatened
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
More environment news...
See also
Florida Environment Guide
(Main Environment Information Page at State of Florida.com)
General Interest
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Ancient remains found in central Florida peat farm
naplesnews
(10/03)
Who had $50 million ticket? Florida's biggest Lotto loser
miamiherald
(09/03)
Latin Grammys: Miami sparkles with star-studded awards show
miamiherald
(09/03)
In Miami-Dade County, more than half the residents were born in another country
sptimes
(09/03)
Amber skin makes Mellow Yellow a rare gator in Panhandle pond
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Shipwreck searchers claim discovery of Civil War-era boat
sptimes
(08/03)
Ship's wreck revealed: Huguenot Park surf yields old timbers
jacksonville.com
(08/03)
Bob Hope's several UF visits were memorable
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
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Papou's legacy: dive-helmet maker...family trade now art form
sptimes
(07/03)
Campus Crusade's founder Bill Bright dies at 81
orlandosentinel
(07/03)
Delray Beach grabs its share of movie fame in "Bad Boys 2"
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Squeezing a spat for all it's worth...real story of the 6-year-old and her lemonade stand
sptimes
(07/03)
UF grad is Miss Florida; she'll seek Miss USA title
miamiherald
(07/03)
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Four women become first to paddle across Florida Straits
naplesnews
(07/03)
'Good friend' is state's top postmaster
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Entrepreneur big hit with fans at Miracle game: Lemonade seller has been in spotlight
news-press
(07/03)
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Health Care
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Man charged with illegally practicing dentistry out of his home
miamiherald
(10/03)
Annual flu fears heightened by disease outbreaks
news-journalonline
(10/03)
46 schools receive F's in hygiene
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Doctors vs. lawyers: Medical Association president faces Tallahassee rematch
news-journalonline
(09/03)
UF joining effort to develop new smallpox vaccine
sptimes
(09/03)
Floridians at unusually high risk for mosquito-borne illnesses this year
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Malaria experts consider outbreak localized in Palm Beach County
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Malaria cases in county hit 7
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
Bush creates task force to study making health care affordable
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Palm Beach County's 5th malaria case raises concerns
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
The long search for medical malpractice middle ground
jacksonville.com
(08/03)
Malpractice lawsuits may be on the rise
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Health officials: Be alert for mosquito-borne illnesses
naplesnews
(08/03)
New insurers apply to offer coverages for medical malpractice
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Miami-Dade has first West Nile case; 3 S. Florida counties under medical alert
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Doctors flinch at new Medicare cuts
sptimes
(08/03)
Florida braces for mosquito bites
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Sprayers battle West Nile from air, ground as virus spreads across S. Florida
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Study: Medigap premiums highest in Florida
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
Doctors scale back work as premiums rise
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Obstetricians getting hammered by soaring rates
news-journalonline
(08/03)
VA plans would add hospital in Orlando
naplesnews
(08/03)
Florida-developed nicotine vaccine being tested to help smokers
naplesnews
(08/03)
Sarasota company develops powder that helps scabs form...
Biolife, LLC
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
Alligators linked to transmission of West Nile virus
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Florida doctors say they'll quit without changes
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Florida confirms its fourth case of West Nile virus
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Malaria source hunted after Lake Worth men contract disease
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
19 jailed, dozens sought as agents bust fake prescription drug ring
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Why are local healthcare costs among the highest in the nation?
miamiherald
(07/03)
Senior care lobby wants its own caps
tampatribune
(07/03)
Florida lowers count of possible SARS cases from 22 to 6
naplesnews
(07/03)
UF cell phone study brings good news
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
Malpractice bill stalls over suit cap
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Fight against Canadian drugs stumbles on paper
sptimes
(07/03)
S. Florida researchers testing new theory on cause of Alzheimer's
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Family and Medical Leave Act here to stay
palmbeachpost
(07/03)
Pfizer deal saved state $16 million, agency says
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
More doctors refuse crucial procedures, blaming lawsuit risk
orlandosentinel
(07/03)
More health care news...
See also
Florida Health Guide
(Main Health & Social Services Page at State of Florida.com)
or
Florida Seniors Guide
(Main Seniors Page at State of Florida.com)
Law Enforcement & Corrections
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Made in prison: Everything from eyeglasses to furniture
miamiherald
(10/03)
Judge orders injunction to block band's suicide show
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Woman, 70, gives car thief a whack with her walker
miamiherald
(10/03)
State Supreme Court sets aside DNA deadline
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Former exec pleads guilty to securities fraud
tampatribune
(10/03)
Band vows to defy new city law with onstage suicide
naplesnews
(09/03)
Judge dismisses bad check charges against former Naples bank president
naplesnews
(09/03)
Pensacola judge orders bumper stickers for drunken drivers
naplesnews
(09/03)
More than 150 government workers in state face corruption counts
news-journalonline.com
(09/03)
Broward prosecutor lifts DNA-test deadline for convicts who claim innocence
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Juvenile justice agency under scrutiny
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Wellington couple charged in Ebay scheme
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
FBI raids Alachua Medical Manager offices
gainesvillesun
(09/03)
State sues Sarasota firm for call violations, unsolicited telemarketing
bradentonherald
(09/03)
Construction site crimes growing in Jacksonville
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
Hill executed for '94 slayings of abortion doctor, bodyguard
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
FHP beefs up efforts for holiday weekend
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
Probe of lawyer balloons into massive visa fraud case
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Court rejects plea to block execution
miamiherald
(08/03)
18 migrants caught after boat reaches shore near Jupiter
miamiherald
(08/03)
Residents protest Miami's plans for river surveillance cameras
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Smoking ban: Group pushes law change
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Victim's kin has unusual court gesture: Relatives comfort killer's family
miamiherald
(08/03)
Bush: drug treatment cuts not to blame for prison population jump
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Police unplug facial-recognition software used to scan crowds in Ybor City
tampatribune
(08/03)
Prisons bulging, drug offenders causing biggest increase
naplesnews
(08/03)
No legal notices in the paper? Lawmaker proposes placing them on the Internet...
sptimes
(08/03)
In search of breathing space: Change is in the air as local bars try to comply with the state's smoking ban
sptimes
(08/03)
Lawmakers approve extra $66 million in funding for prisons
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Florida's terrorism database gets boost
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Increases in Florida court fees criticized
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
Federal judge says state can't prosecute 2 tipsy pilots
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Law firm, Brockovich begin look at Coronet
tampatribune
(08/03)
High-tech tools help police write tickets
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
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Little League thief sentenced to probation only
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Record number of applicants try to become lawyers in Florida
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Police break major drug ring in Northeast Florida
jacksonville.com
(07/03)
Tampa truck-stop proprietors defy smoking ban
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Florida prison population growing
naplesnews
(07/03)
Florida Institute for Girls names new directors
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Lobster poachers now on Florida's 'most wanted' list
miamiherald
(07/03)
Florida will help felons regain vote: Some 125,000 didn’t get advice on rights
news-press
(07/03)
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Court throws out Florida law against wearing police gear
naplesnews
(07/03)
Alert officer foils 'largest armored car heist in history'
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Maximum security prison for girls is safe, juvenile justice chief says
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Coast Guard takes 15 into custody after boarding hijacked Cuban boat
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Lawyers challenge tobacco reversal
miamiherald
(07/03)
Life for $20 heist not fair, judge says
orlandosentinel
(07/03)
Agents investigating illegal military sales to Iran seize files at Sunrise firm
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Palm Beach County wants to test all jail inmates for HIV
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Florida death row defense agency faces downsizing
bradentonherald
(07/03)
25 inmates exonerated from Florida Death Row since 1972
naplesnews
(07/03)
FDLE says it will be able to solve backlogged cases
naplesnews
(07/03)
Law enforcement: Will remain vigilant over Fourth of July weekend
naplesnews
(07/03)
FHP shields all patrol cars for collisions: Fuel tank explosions spur retrofit in vehicles
jacksonville.com
(07/03)
More law enforcement & corrections news...
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Florida Law Enforcement Guide
(Main Law Enforcement & Corrections Page at State of Florida.com)
Politics & Government
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Special session devoted to economic development called
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Oliphant says she's fighting so Florida won't be 'butt of jokes'
sun-sentinel
(10/03)
Gov. Bush supports therapy for woman in right to die case
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Local lawmakers a relatively affluent group
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Battle over public beach access gets turned up a notch
naplesnews
(10/03)
Floridians Turning Out For Gambling, Industry Study Finds
tampatribune
(09/03)
City Council questions overpayments on employee health plan
naplesnews
(09/03)
Graham presidential campaign aides fret over poor fund raising
naplesnews
(09/03)
Bush talks up Florida and more
miamiherald
(09/03)
Money Is Presidential Candidates' Priority In Florida
tampatribune
(09/03)
Bush noncommittal on Confederate specialty plate
http://www.naplesnews.com
(09/03)
Gov. Bush wants special legislative session for business incentives
sun-sentinel.com
(09/03)
Florida High court: Personal e-mails on city computer not public
naplesnews
(09/03)
Chamber: Poll supports limits on Constitution amendments
sptimes
(09/03)
Florida's version of commandments likely to stay
miamiherald
(09/03)
President Bush collects $3 million at Florida fundraisers
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Graham won’t rule out Senate
news-press
(09/03)
It's spam, some say of e-mail by Byrd
sptimes
(09/03)
Phone industry dials up big cash for lobbyists
news-journalonline
(09/03)
President Bush to attend fund-raisers in Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
Bob Graham: Working to fanfare for the common man propels multimillionaire to political heights
jacksonville.com
(09/03)
Report: Doctors inflated malpractice insurance troubles
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Petition drive set to eliminate class size amendment
news-journalonline
(09/03)
State election system under scrutiny again
tampatribune
(08/03)
House speaker used state's 'Choose Life' list for mailing
miamiherald
(08/03)
Orlando Sentinel Editorial: Bow out, Bob Graham
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Byrd bought Choose Life license tag list
sptimes
(08/03)
Florida voters glad it's California's turn
naplesnews
(08/03)
Governor signs medical malpractice bill into law
bradentonherald
(08/03)
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Pain, suffering award limits for medical malpractice victims will not help, doctors say
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Medical liability bill OK'd: Governor expected to sign legislative compromise
bradentonherald
(08/03)
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Orange firefighters to test new radio technology
...MeshNetworks
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
Karl Rove says Florida will be 'ground zero' in 2004 election
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Federal wildlife officials are starting to get heat over statewide moratorium on building boat docks
news-press
(08/03)
Florida Legislature: Lawmakers rushing through prisons funding
naplesnews
(08/03)
Florida lawmakers finally set to pass medical malpractice measure
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Special session: Bush says he'll ask Legislature to increase prison spending
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Politics possibly part of malpractice accord
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Lawmakers agree on medical liability cap
bradentonherald
(08/03)
McKay going ballot route in campaign to revamp tax system
naplesnews
(08/03)
Harris' brevity angers residents
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Governor works for compromise: Medical liability discussions optimistic
bradentonherald
(08/03)
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Poll: Graham would lose Florida to president
naplesnews
(08/03)
Voters support cap on medical lawsuit awards: But figures up for debate, poll says
miamiherald
(08/03)
Bush scrubs special session...will wait until a deal has been reached on how to reduce malpractice insurance premiums
bradentonherald
(08/03)
State’s workplace ban gets South Florida smokers all fired up
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Cubans' return 'just not right,' Gov. Bush says
miamiherald
(08/03)
Anti-gambling groups calls on Gov. Bush to veto card rooms bill
news-journalonline
(08/03)
New ad attacks malpractice insurance firms
naplesnews
(07/03)
Budget outlook for next year has some worried
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Florida urged to reduce smoking by raising taxes: State’s rates among the lowest in nation
news-press
(07/03)
MALPRACTICE LEGISLATION: Medical standoff goes to third OT
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Malpractice...third special session in August likely
miamiherald
(07/03)
Gov. Bush extends malpractice special session through Monday
naplesnews
(07/03)
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Florida's favorite son Graham comes in 2nd
orlandosentinel
(07/03)
MALPRACTICE DEBATE: Senate experts dispute 'myths'
bradentonherald
(07/03)
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House speaker eyes run for Graham's seat
miamiherald
(07/03)
Lawmakers worry about solving malpractice crisis
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Doctors say their ranks being thinned by insurance costs
news-journalonline
(07/03)
House OKs liability bill: Reluctant Senate takes up medical malpractice cap
bradentonherald
(07/03)
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Medical malpractice: Florida House offers larger insurance limits
news-journalonline
(07/03)
FLORIDA: Lawmakers worry about solving malpractice crisis
bradentonherald
(07/03)
Legislators revisit insurance issue
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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Sports
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Florida football goes high-class
tampatribune
(08/03)
Ex-Cub pitches osprey plea deal
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Little League team gets hero's welcome
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
East Boynton falls to Japan in World Series finale
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Ron Zook wants things to go a lot smoother in Year 2
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Bowden still keeps tight grip on 'Noles
orlandosentinel
(07/03)
FSU recruits don’t make grade
news-press
(07/03)
Rookie Biffle smokes field to win Pepsi 400
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Miami leaves Big East for ACC: Hurricanes plan to join in fall 2004 but lawsuit looms
news-press
(07/03)
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(Main Sports Page at State of Florida.com)
Transportation & Tourism
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Disney hopes media treat brings big publicity payoff?
news-journalonline
(10/03)
Tourists warned of souvenirs made from endangered species
http://naplesnews
(10/03)
Orlando moves up on destinations list
orlando bizjournals
(10/03)
'Sunny' lights the way for Florida tourists
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Cypress Gardens Deal Struck
tampatribune
(09/03)
Lee tourism to cut out ‘coast’
news-press
(09/03)
FDOT project to reinforce fences along I-75
http://www.naplesnews.com
(09/03)
Orlando figures into United's plans for new low-cost carrier
www.orlandosentinel.com
(09/03)
Group wants Confederate flag on Florida's specialty license plates
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
Gridlock solution sets high example
miamiherald
(09/03)
Orlando: Expanded convention center opens to uncertain future
orlandosentinel
(09/03)
Effort to get cars off beach regroups
news-journalonline
(09/03)
Tampa Bay: Summer turned out okay for tourism
sptimes
(09/03)
Flight schools stung by 9-11 stigma; 500 forced to close nationwide
sun-sentinel
(09/03)
German tourism in Florida a shadow of its former self
miamiherald
(09/03)
Teaching tourism: Hospitality education at Florida universities
tampatribune
(09/03)
Key West-Miami ferry service to begin Sept. 18
naplesnews
(09/03)
DHL is ramping up hiring at its new U.S. headquarters in Plantation, cutting jobs at other locations
miamiherald
(09/03)
Specialty license tags draw criticism from police
miamiherald
(09/03)
Travelers plan record holiday weekend
palmbeachpost
(08/03)
Florida sees slight gain in tourists for 2003 so far
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
High gas prices expected through holiday: Costs predicted to abate soon after
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
With ValuJet disaster in past, AirTran makes stunning recovery
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Concealed weapons reach record: Confiscations rise at Miami airport
miamiherald
(08/03)
Palm Beach County catalogues its rich archaeological sites
naplesnews
(08/03)
Air traffic to Latin America on the rise
miamiherald
(08/03)
Museum exhibit showcases Vatican treasures
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
States takes steps to put brakes on aggressive driving
naplesnews
(08/03)
Cost of filling up going up
miamiherald
(08/03)
Bad news in the mermaid tank: As Weeki Wachee wanes
news-journalonline
(08/03)
New tag out to stop heart disease
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
Two Florida towns, AAA feud over warning on billboards
miamiherald
(08/03)
AirTran soars while other airlines struggle
news-journalonline
(08/03)
State's airport traffic affected by North's blackout
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Too cold for comfort: Frigid water chills lifestyles, commerce
news-journalonline
(08/03)
Under the surface: Snorkeling in Southwest Florida
news-press
(08/03)
Residents divided over AAA's billboard warning: 'Speed Trap'
news-journalonline
(08/03)
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By land and sea: Amphibious tour to roll into Miami
miamiherald
(08/03)
AAA billboards warn of 'speed traps'
gainesvillesun
(08/03)
Marineland: A breath of fresh air
jacksonville.com
(08/03)
Aging brings concerns over safety on the road
jacksonville.com
(08/03)
Mature Driver Program
Bahia Mar spends $17 million expanding dock space for megayachts in Fort Lauderdale
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Gov. Bush says tourism on rebound in Florida
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
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Eckerd selling state's toll road passes
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Roadside memorials for crash victims pose delicate dilemma
sun-sentinel
(08/03)
Florida residents look like tourists...but don't spend
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
New campaign seeks tougher seat-belt law for Florida
miamiherald
(08/03)
Lawmakers: End the specialty license plate
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Tourists trickle back to South Florida
miamiherald
(08/03)
Florida residents help drive Central Florida's visitor count higher
orlandosentinel
(08/03)
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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has applied for federal funds to help woo a new airline
bradentonherald
(08/03)
Lovers of great outdoors get chance to explore first phase of Everglades’ self-guided tour
news-press
(07/03)
Fishing for moor business...
Jones Boat Yard
miamiherald
(07/03)
Motor maker hopes new engine gives a boost...
Outboard Propulsion Systems, LLC
news-journalonline
(07/03)
New Bahamas-S. Florida ferry to offer $129 trips at 50 mph
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Motorcycle medics zip through traffic, react fast to wrecks
miamiherald
(07/03)
SW Fla. International tops in midsize hubs: Airport seat capacity growing
news-press
(07/03)
AMA recommends that doctors evaluate seniors for driving ability
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Stuart woman proposes 'Trust God' license plate
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
Take a peek inside 'Central Florida's Bedroom': Tradeoffs in social life part of being a commuter
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Builders and sellers of boats still at sea
miamiherald
(07/03)
Florida leads nation in fatal crashes involving senior drivers
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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Weather Service to lead Panhandle-Alabama beach safety effort
naplesnews
(07/03)
Tampa Bay area residents lead nation in spending on transportation
tampatribune
(07/03)
Crashes put focus on elderly drivers: State takes notice
bradentonherald
(07/03)
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Port security price tag could slow future action
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
New Florida security system scans semi-trucks
jacksonville.com
(07/03)
Bed-tax collections show tourism returning to traditional patterns
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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Florida's nudist resorts attracting tourists
news-journalonline
(07/03)
Underwater music fest attracts hundreds
orlandosentinel
(07/03)
Florida's east coast ocean cooler than normal
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
Ferry service between Tampa, Mexico postponed until 2004
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
Condos push aside mom-and-pop motels
tampatribune
(07/03)
Lauderdale airport still climbing: Low-cost hub is only major U.S. airport to add flight seats in past 3 years
miamiherald
(07/03)
NASA launches second Mars rover after nearly two weeks of delays
gainesvillesun
(07/03)
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NASA
Millions expected to blast out of town for July 4th trips
sun-sentinel
(07/03)
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(Main Florida Attractions Page at State of Florida.com)
or
Florida Transportation Guide
(Main Transportation Page at State of Florida.com)
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