State News

Thursday, July 20, 2006
From autopilot to 'Oh, my God'
Investigators are trying to figure out why the Crown Princess cruise ship suddenly listed, injuring 240 people.

Permit for port draws suit over sea grass
To get state permission to destroy 12 acres of sea grass in Tampa Bay, the officials who run Port Manatee promised they would not use their new shipping berths until they had completely made up for the damage.
Red Tide scientists seek public's help
Researchers hope forums will help stabilize funding.

Johnson riding insurance issue in race for CFO
The lawmaker, staking his campaign on homeowners' anger over rate hikes, is even zinging fellow Republicans.

Crist files papers in governor's race
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist officially joined the field in the governor's race Wednesday, filing qualifying paperwork and paying the fee to put his name on the ballot for the Sept. 5 Republican primary.

Governor's panel to study inequities in property taxes
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Jeb Bush appointed a 15-member committee Wednesday to make recommendations on how to curtail increases and remove inequities in Florida's property taxes.

New dean for FAMU's troubled business school
Administrators say one reason Lydia McKinley-Floyd was chosen is her experience in the accreditation process.

Web site offers kid safety tips
TALLAHASSEE - A new Web site gives Florida parents tips to keep their children safe from criminals lurking on the Internet, in shopping malls and on the streets.

Xbox suspect: I wasn't there
ST. AUGUSTINE - The alleged ringleader of the killings of six people allegedly over a lost video game system testified Wednesday that he was in a bar at the time and wasn't involved in the crime. Digest

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From AP's Florida news wire

Former aide pleads guilty to taking money from State Rep. Detert
Tropical storm warning issued for Mass. as Beryl heads north
Former Collier County bus driver convicted of sex with student
14 lawsuits claiming abuse by Fl. clergy settled for $1.6 million
Twins 7, Devil Rays 2
NTSB investigators try to determine cause of cruise ship's tilt
Ruth Eckerd, arts patron and widow of drug store tycoon, dies
News Briefs from Around Florida
Bush appoints 15-member committee to study property tax issues
Former Miami-Dade FEMA inspector sentenced for taking bribes
Bucs sign Massaquoi; release Stutz
Wednesday's Canadian Briefs
Defendant denies being involved in slayings
Volunteers pluck 8 million pounds of trash from beaches worldwide
Miami man fatally struck by lightning in Florida Everglades
Crist files qualifying paperwork in governor's race
Judge grants Tate request for brain scan
Nationals' Patterson likely out for the season
Notes from the week on the Florida campaign trail
Onetime allies of alleged terror ringleader now helping feds

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