Recount, Elian state's big stories  Associated Press Writer
Published Sunday, December 24, 2000  MIAMI -- One of the biggest
stories in the nation's history topped what was a hectic news
year in Florida, according to Associated Press newspaper editors
and broadcasters.  Here are other top stories of 2000, as voted
on by AP member editors and broadcasters:  - Prison guards
indicted in beating death of death row inmate. Jury acquits one
guard accused of beating inmate.  - Florida State football team
wins national title.  - Kidnapping, return of 10-year-old girl
near Gainesville.  - White man convicted in two bombings at
predominantly black Florida A&M University.  - Orlando hostage
slaying.  - FPL, Entergy merger would make largest provider of
electricity to retail customers in the United States.  - U.S.
Sen. Connie Mack retires, Bill Nelson elected to replace him.  -
First term-limit election.  - Voters approve high-speed rail.  -
Disappearance of Julius Erving's son.  The presidential election
between Texas G