FLORIDA DIGEST - August 31, 2008

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Sun-Sentinel
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-Hanna's driving South Florida bananas
In just one day, the forecast track for Tropical Storm Hanna has almost madea 180, from south to north. On Friday, the National Hurricane Centerpredicted the system would turn southwest toward Cuba or Hispaniola. OnSaturday, the projected path was aimed somewhere between South and CentralFlorida. That put us right back in the cone of uncertainty.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/services/newspaper/printedition/sunday/nationworld/sfl-flbkaye0831sbaug31,0,7908891.story

-For Broward County sheriff's race, look past the party labels
The race for Broward sheriff shapes up like this: the law enforcementveteran who stayed a Republican vs. the law enforcement veteran who changedparty stripes to Democrat. Sheriff Al Lamberti, a lifelong Republican,said, "It was strongly suggested to me that I switch, but my message hasalways been this job is about performance, professionalism and leadership,not politics."
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/columnists/sfl-flbmayocol0831sbaug31,0,2538960.column


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Miami Herald
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-REPUBLICAN CONVENTION: GOP's united front will feature Florida in astarring role
It's the GOP's turn to showcase its party's nominee, and Florida Republicanssay they'll do so without the distractions that plagued the Democrats. Freeof the political baggage that weighed down their rivals, Florida Republicanswill flock to their convention this week in St. Paul to rally around anominee who seems tailor-made for the nation's largest swing state.
http://www.miamiherald.com/457/story/666167.html


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Fort Report
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-Fla. Republicans rally for McCain: Palin choice excites party doers,shakers
The carefully scripted, star-studded, prime-time extravaganza thatRepublicans are planning for St. Paul, Minn., next week is known as theRepublican National Convention. In some ways, it's also an anti-convention.
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080831/NEWS01/808310324/1006/news01&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL

-Crist embodies GOP's hopes, and fears
For his supporters, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's prime-time speaking slot Thursday at the Republican National Convention is evidence that hisnonpartisan approach to emotional issues has made him a new kind ofRepublican leader.
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20080831/ARTICLE/808310352/2064/NEWS03

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