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ROAD SAFETY

State slow to halt texting drivers

After failing for two years, proponents of a state texting-while-driving ban are optimistic a measure will pass this year. 1265774490
TALLAHASSEE

Florida transportation chief cleared in e-mail inquiry

Florida's transportation secretary didn't duck the state public records law, despite e-mails with subjects that include ``pancake'' and ``French Toast,'' a report says.
REPUBLICAN PARTY

Payments to GOP official irk state Republican leaders

Lucrative payments to a party official anger state Republican leaders as the GOP's finances remain in the red.
HEALTHCARE

Jeb Bush's Medicaid plan faces uncertain fate

Jeb Bush's Medicaid reform program is showing signs of success, but it might die in the Republican-led Legislature anyway.
TALLAHASSEE

Florida Senate panel OK's PSC ethics bill

A Senate committee puts an ethics bill on the fast track for utility regulators.
CAMPAIGN 2010 | U.S. SENATE

Now trailing Marco Rubio, Charlie Crist emphasizes his job

Is Charlie Crist's Senate campaign poised to sink like the Titanic, or will the governor outmaneuver Marco Rubio, who is leading him in the polls?
Former House speaker loses bid to dismiss probe

A last-ditch attempt by state Rep. Ray Sansom to dismiss or delay charges that he damaged the Legislature's integrity failed Tuesday as a panel of his colleagues voted to put the former speaker on trial later this month.

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STATE LEGISLATURE | UTILITIES

Legislature to grapple with plan to tighten ethics loopholes at PSC

Legislators take up a proposal to tighten ethics loopholes at the state's utility regulation panel.
CORRUPTION CASE

More face charges in GOP fundraiser Alan Mendelsohn case

Public corruption prosecutors still plan to press federal charges against other people associated with indi...
Governor proposes $2.7 billion increase in Florida state budget

Gov. Charlie Crist wants the Legislature to adopt a state budget for next year of $69.2 billion that relies...
U.S. SENATE RACE

New poll gives Marco Rubio slight lead over Charlie Crist

The latest poll and fundraising results show Gov. Charlie Crist is slipping behind former Florida House Spe...
TALLAHASSEE

FPL pressed to explain project-suspension statement

Utility regulators have asked FPL to justify its claim that it will suspend projects after it didn't get th...
Sansom claims prosecutors' misconduct, wants charges dropped

State Rep. Ray Sansom on Tuesday accused a state prosecutor of misconduct and asked that charges of misusin...
EDUCATION

Gov. Charlie Crist backs easing class-size rules

The governor announced he supports a plan to loosen the class-size limits imposed by a state constitutional...
FLORIDA POLITICS

Florida attorney general race: Beyond a common surface, a political divide

In another neck-and-neck political battle, two ambitious senators vie for the Democratic nomination for Flo...
AUCTION

In Fort Lauderdale, Scott Rothstein's items go to the highest bidder

Hundreds packed an auction to buy alleged Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein's personal items and pick through t...
SCOTT ROTHSTEIN SCANDAL

Scott Rothstein leaves a lasting legacy of ruin

As he prepares to plead guilty to massive fraud, disbarred attorney Scott Rothstein leaves a legacy of dest...
ENVIRONMENT

Charlie Crist unveils environmental budget short on cash and new ideas

Gov. Charlie Crist announced his environmental-protection budget. But the Legislature might end up cutting...
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Greater Miami Youth Symphony brings music to young people

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The Greater Miami Youth Symphony continues to delight and serve the community through concerts and programs throughout the year.
The Dog Doctor will see you now

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All Key Biscayne residents who bring their furry friends to Island Veterinary Hospital know of Dr. Steve Eastman's distinctive bedside manne... r.
Residents finally return to Miami Beach's Villa Maria complex

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In late 2004, an engineer hired by a prospective buyer declared the building unsafe but members of the community fought to save the building... .