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Friday, May 09, 2008
 
Florida Business News & Research

No, that's not Katherine Harris. It's Laura Dern who plays the former secretary of state in HBO's "Recount."

Friday's Top Stories

Tampa: Treasure All Ours, Spain Says
Country says it has evidence against Odyssey.

Miami: UM Aids in Fish Crisis
School may have the answer to overfishing.

Everglades: This Muck Fire Could Last Months

Tallahassee: University Board Settles Dispute
It lowers tuition increase to legislature-approved 6%.

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Icon: Joseph Hatchett
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Popping Pills
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Frugal Duchess of South Beach
Live a life of style on a budget.
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