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1976
Title Unknown, Regarding Opening of Straight, Inc., Also Discusses Straight Predecessor The Seed - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1976
"Drug Program Will Treat Youths" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 4B, St. Petersburg, FL, July 28, 1976. PDF Version
"Straight Inc. Renews The Fight To Separate Teens From Drugs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 8B, St. Petersburg, FL, August 12, 1976 PDF Version
"Straight Inc" - Source: Evening Independent, Page 19A, St. Petersburg, FL 10-15-1976 PDF Version
1977
"A New Place For Young To Get Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Pages 1B & 2B, FL 3-7-1977 PDF Version
"A Reader Challenges Straight Inc. Claims" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 19A, St. Petersburg, FL 3-16-1977 PDF Version
"Getting Straight" - Source: Florida Accent, 8-14-1977
"Youth Sues Mother and Drug Treatment Program" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-3-1977
"Straight: Six Directors Have Resigned" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-4-1977
"Complaints Against Youth Drug Program Being Investigated" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-18-1977
"Ex-counselors: 'Straight' Boss Forced Them From Other Jobs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-22-1977
"Some Straight Clients Were Illegally Held, State Officials Say" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 3B, St. Petersburg, FL 12-24-1977 PDF Format1 PDF Format2
1978
"State Finds 'Deficiencies' in Straight But Can't Prove Mistreatment" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page B1, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-20-1978
"Girl Forced to Return to a Straight Foster Home, Neighbors Say" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-3-1978
Title Unknown - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,2-4-1978
"Drug Program Allegedly Used Coercive Tactics To Control Clients" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-12-1978
"Straight Tells Staff Not to Talk" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-17-1978
"Health Officials Give Straight Conditional Approval, Say Runaway Girl Wants to Stay"- Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-23-1978
"Officials Say Straight Grant Money Was Inadequately Handled" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-3-1978
"Straight's Accounting Problems Corrected, State Official Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 4B, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-19-1978
"Payments to Straight Drug Program Suspended" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 3B, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-24-1978
"State Attorney is Investigating Straight Inc." - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-4-1978
"Straight Evaluates its Top Officials, Rates Them Highly" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 4B, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-10-1978
"Straight Inc.'s License Extended" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-12-1978
"Officials Held Back Information on Straight, Report Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-7-1978
"Report Says Straight Fulfills its Purpose, Urges More Training" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Pages 1B & 6B, St. Petersburg, FL,5-23-1978
1980
"Girl Sues Straight Inc. After Jump Off Balcony" - Source: Evening Independent, St.Petersburg, FL, April 10, 1980 NEW
"Suit Against Straight Inc. To Be Decided By A Jury" - Source: Evening Independent, Page 12A Back Page Section, St. Petersburg, FL April 12, 1980 PDF Version
"Drug Abuse Forum Offers Parents A Dramatic Look At Serious Problem" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 1B, St. Petersburg, FL April 15, 1980 PDF Version
"Director, Youth Will Discuss Experiences, 'Straight" Program" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 4-24-1980
"300 Attend Dunedin Drug Awareness Forum" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 1, St. Petersburg, FL May 30, 1980 PDF Version
"Getting Straight" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 8-25-1980
"Necessary Discipline or Brainwashing?" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-25-1980
"Straight's Parents" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-26-1980
"With Support, Self-Respect Returned" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-27-1980
"Warning Signs Alert Parents of Drug Users" - Source, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-27-1980
"Straight To Offer Drug Information Program" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 7, St. Petersburg, FL., October 11, 1980 PDF Version
1981
"Growing Straight Inc Remains Controversial" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 1B, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-6-1981
"Tough Love Makes Straight Successful, 2 Graduates Say...Another Youth Tells of Threats and Intimidation" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-7-1981
1982
"Georgia Suit: Straight Inc. Illegally Detaining 5" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-3-1982
"First Lady Spotlights Teen Drug Programs" - Source: Times Daily, Florence, AL, February 14, 1982 NEW
"Drug Program to Open Facility in Washington" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-16-1982
"Youths Pour Out Stories Of Drug Use" - Source: Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, VA, February 16, 1982 PDF Version
"First Lady Nancy Reagan, Winding Up A Two-State Tour" - Source: UPI, February 16, 1982 NEW
"Mrs. Reagan, In Florida, Sees Efforts To Fight Drug Abuse" - Source: New York Times, February 16, 1982 NEW
"Controversial Drug Program Seeks Money For Expansion" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,4-27-1982
"Reagan's Drug Abuse Advisor Praises Straight at Banquet" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,5-13-1982
"State Agency Gives Straight Inc Good Marks" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-8-1982
"Inside Straight: The Process" - Source: Evening Independent, July 28, 1982 NEW
"Rap Session With Family Help All" - Source: Evening Independent, July 28, 1982 NEW
"Getting Straight" - Interview With Miller Newton - Source: Listen Magazine, November 1982 NEW
"One Family's Winding Road To Straight" - Source: Listen Magazine, November 1982 NEW
"Florida-Based Straight Drug Rehab Center Sued" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Tribune, 12-2-1982
"Class-Action Suit Claims Straight Inc. Abused Patients" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-3-1982
1983
"As the Drug Treatment Program Draws National Acclaim, Ex-Clients In Lawsuit Describe Torments at Local Center" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-30-1983
"Statements in Suit Contrast With Glowing Report from HRS' Last Visit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-30-1983
"Teen Drug Use Called Epidemic" - Source: The Tuscaloosa News, Tuscaloosa & Northport, Alabama, April 1, 1983 NEW
"Sarasota, Pinellas Investigating Straight, Inc." - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-24-1983
"Alleged Abuses At Straight Face Court Test" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-9-1983
"Testimony Opens In Suit Against Straight, Inc." - Source: St. Petersburg Times, 5-10-1983
"3 More Lawsuits Challenge Straight's Tactics" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-10-1983
"Plaintiff Suffered Harm At Straight, Psychiatrist Testifies" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-11-1983
"Drug Expert Says Plaintiff Needed Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-12-1983
"Straight Held Man Illegally, Jury Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-13-1983
Paid Advertisement "Letters to the Readers From Straight Parents" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-15-1983
"Group of Parents Buys Newspaper Advertisement to Praise Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-16-1983
"Jurors Returning To Decide Amount Straight Must Pay" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page B1, St. Petersburg, FL 5-24-1983
"Jury Says Straight Must Pay $220,000" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,5-26-1983
"State Tells Straight to Change Its Ways" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-21-1983
"Straight Inc Shuts Down Its Operation In Sarasota" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-21-1983
"Judge Refuses To Brand Straight Program Illegal" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-28-1983
"Women Win Settlements From Straight" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 8-4-1983
"Straight Inc Settles With 2 Ex-Clients To Avoid Court Action" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-4-1983
"Sarasota Boy, 14, Charges Straight With Torture, Files $1.1 - Million Suit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-7-1983
"Drug Abuse Treatment Can't Be Forced, Mother Learns" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 10-3-1983
"Anti-Drug Center Sued Again" - Miami Herald, Miami, FL, October 9, 1983
"Key Executive For Straight Inc Resigns Post" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-15-1983
"Ex Straight Head Has New Service For Drug Abusers" - Source: Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-20-1983
1984
"Judge Unseals 1981 Records of Lawsuit Against Straight Inc" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-8-1984
"Straight Drug Program Shows Improvements" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-28-1984
"Straight Plans To Challenge State Law On Teen Drug Treatment" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-15-1984
"Drug Treatment Program Told To Change Its Ways Or Risk Losing State License" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 9-15-1984
"HRS: Stop Forcing Drug Treatments" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, September 15, 1984
"Drug Center Oks Limits" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, September 16, 1984
"Court Upholds Judgment Against Straight Inc." - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page 3B, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-27-1984
1985
"Straight, Inc. Sues State For Right To Force Teenagers Into Treatment" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-13-1985
"Woman Settles Suit With Drug Treatment Program" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-12-1985
"Ex-Client Wins $37,500 Settlement From Straight" - Source: Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL, June 12, 1985
1986
"Judge Sides With Parents" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, February 1, 1986
"Judge, State Tangle On Drug Ruling" - Source: Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, February , 1986
"Study Says Drug Use Starts At Young Age" - Source: Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 17, 1986
Re: Straight Survey - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, September 17, 1986 NEW
"Forced Drug Treatment Of Minors Okd" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, October 31, 1986
Straight 5K fundraiser - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL,5K 8/21/86 & 8/28/86
1987
"Children Can Be Forced Into Drug Treatment // State Agency's Ruling A Victory For Program Based On Suncoast" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-17-1987
"Straight Brings Its Drug Fight To County" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-20-1987
"Pinellas Plays Host To Vice President" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-18-1987
"Drug Program 'Inspiring' Stop In Bush's Trip" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, March 18, 1987
"Drug Treatment Center 'Inspires' Bush In Pinellas" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 3-18-1987
"Tremendous Problem // One In 3 Burglary Suspects In Florida Is Under Age 18 Series: Breaking In Young" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-19-1987
"Teenage Burglars // In Their Own Words Series: Breaking In Young" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-19-1987
"Going Straight // Part 1: The Story Of A Young Man's Struggle Against His Addiction To Drugs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-3-1987
"Going Straight // Part 2: The First 50 Days In The Program" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-4-1987
"Going Straight // Part 3: The Parent's Story" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-5-1987
"Going Straight // Part 4: A Young Man Falls Apart" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-6-1987
"Going Straight // Part 5: After 376 Days, I Made It" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-7-1987
Letters/Editorial - Re: Straight Inc. on page 3 - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-9-1987
"Drug Treatment Program Isn't Answer For Every Child" - Going Straight Series - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-10-1987
Letters/Editorial "'Going Straight' Brings Comments From Readers" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-16-1987
"Drug Center Lays Off Workers" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-22-1987
"Drug Program Having Problems" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 10-10-1987
1987 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Feb 21, Mar 15, Apr 8, May 11 & Oct 3, 1987
1988
"Mayoral Candidate Motivated By Duty" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-26-1988
"Drug Program's Bill Not Straight, Mother Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-17-1988
"Madeira Beach // Lamont Is Mayor By 30 Votes" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-9-1988
"Election Aftermath // Madeira Beach Left To Mend Some Rifts" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-10-1988
"Students Hear The 'Straight' Word On Dangers Of Drugs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-23-1988
"Mom Blames Straight For Son's Breakdown" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-14-1988
"Straight Not Responsible For Breakdown" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-19-1988
"We All Must Help Keep Children Free Of Drugs" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 22, 1988
"Merkle Sings At Benefit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, July 11, 1988 NEW
"Straight Settles Suit Filed By Ex-Client" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, August 23, 1988 NEW
"Local Straight Plan Unhurt By Suit" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL 9-22-1988
"Straight Program In Cincinnati Closes" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-22-1988
"Prosecutors Want Ex-Counselor Jailed" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-25-1988
"Shopping Network Telethon Plans Taped Segment By Bush" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 12-8-1988
"Bush Just Says Yes To Anti-Drug Telethon" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-8-1988
"Telethon Moves Straight Ahead For Charity" - Source: Daily News Of Los Angeles, December 20, 1988 NEW
1988 Straight Miscellaneous News- Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan 26, Feb 14, Mar 24, Jun 23, Jun 28, Jul 12, Jul 29, Jul 31, Nov 28, Dec 24 & Dec 26, 1988
1989
"Former Florida Doctor Hoping For Bush's Call" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-17-1989
"Yet Another Hot Potato Falls Into His Hands Series: Off/Beat" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-17-1989
"Yet Another Hot Potato Falls Into Newton's Hands" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-18-1989
"GOP Unveils List of Big Bucks Donors" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-25-1989
"2 Local Developers May Be Ambassadors" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-8-1989
"Sister Of Bush Nominee Is Convicted Cocaine Dealer" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 3-2-1989
"Bush Fund-Raisers To Become Envoys" - Source: Washington Post, Washington, DC, March 20, 1989
"Senate Panel Questions St. Petersburg Developer" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-9-1989
"Loan Was Proper, Banker For Bush Nominee Says" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-10-1989
"Nominee Explains Mission Of Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-13-1989
"Drug Program Attacked in HRS Report: HRS Examines Some Aspects of Program" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-16-1989
"Critical Report 'Naive,' Says Drug Center Official: Program Has 30 Days to File Response" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-17-1989
"Straight's New License Good For 90 Days Only" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-17-1989
"Senator Questions Nominees' Suitability" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-21-1989
"2nd Straight Drug Center Criticized: HRS Report Criticizes Restraining Methods" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-23-1989
Briefly - Re: Straight Inc. on page 2 - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-23-1989
"2nd Drug Rehab Center Under Fire" - Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL., June 23, 1989 NEW
"2nd Straight Center Gets Limited License" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 6-24-1989
"Drug Rehab Program Says Its Misunderstood" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-24-1989
"Treatment Center Outlines Policy Changes" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-21-1989
"Drug Program To Alter Policies Cited By HRS" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-21-1989
"Citations Corrected, Orlando Drug Center Says" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-26-1989
"2 St. Petersburg Developers Clear First Hurdle For Ambassador Posts"- Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, July 26, 1989
Straight Says It Has Fixed Problems - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-27-1989
"Graham Judges Florida Nominees Differently" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-29-1989
"Ambassador Nominees' Qualifications Questioned" - Source: Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 30, 1989
Letter to Editor Regarding Sembler & Zappala Nominations - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-7-1989
"Drug Center Holds Onto Client-Restraint Policy" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-30-1989
"Straight Inc. To Get License // One-Year Renewal Follows New Policy On Restraining"- Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 9-6-1989
"Program Granted License: Straight Inc. Center Had Been On Probation" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 9-7-1989
"Zappala Confirmed As Ambassador To Spain" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 10-4-1989
"Senate Confirms Sembler" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 10-8-1989
1989 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, April 22, May 6, May 22, Dec 22, 1989
1990
"Envoy Praises Australia, US Ties" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-17-1990
"Straight Program On Trial - Plaintiff A Teen Client 8 Years Ago" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 11-3-1990
"Jury Awards $721,000 To Ex-Client Of Drug Treatment Program" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Page 1B and 8B, Tampa, FL, 11-9-1990
"Straight Client Wins $721,000 Suit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-10-1990
More About 721,000 Suit Against Straight - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 11-10-1990
"$721,000 Awarded Ex-Client Of Drug Treatment Program" - Source: Miami Herald, Miami, FL, 11-10-1990 NEW
"Woman Awarded $721,000" - Source: Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 10,1990 NEW
"Drug Center Loses Suit Over Tactics" - Source: Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL, November 10,1990 NEW
"Straignt Client Wins Her Suit" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St, Petersburg, FL, November 10, 1990 NEW
"Drug Program Fears Jury Award Will Result In Its Financial Ruin" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 11-11-1990
1990 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Sept 3, Dec 31, 1990
1991
"Straight Inc. Faces Financial Problems" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 3-8-1991
"Straight Inc. Told To Close Virginia Treatment Center" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Page Metro 3, Tampa, FL, 3-13-1991
"Locally Based Treatment Center Closes In Virginia" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-31-1991
"State Takes Hard Look At Straight" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, Page St. Petersburg, FL, 7-31-1991
"Straight Sues Client Families" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-1-1991
"Is Going Straight For Everyone?" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-21-1991
"Drug-Treatment Program Under HRS Scrutiny For Mistreatment" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-12-1991
"Drug Program Got Good Review" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 12-14-1991
"1991 Straight Miscellaneous News" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan 8, June 30, July 30, Aug 2, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 19 & Aug 30 1991
1992
"St. Petersburg Couple Selected As A Presidential Point Of Light" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-1-1992
"Couple Selected As Point Of Light Series: The Region; Metro Report" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 1-1-1992
"Couple, Program Honored As Daily Points of Light" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 1-16-1992
"Financial Woes Force Drug Treatment Program To Close Its Columbia Facility" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 2-26-1992
"Drug Treatment Center Closes Series: Outside Tallahassee" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 2-26-1992
"Chosing A Drug Treatment Plan" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 1, 1992 NEW
1992 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 1, Aug 14 & Sept 24, 1992
1993
"Drug Program Closes Its Doors" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-26-1993
"State Investigating Straight Inc. Drug Program" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 4-27-1993
"Drug Program Under Investigation" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 4-28-1993
"Controversial Drug Program Closes Its Treatment Center" - Bradenton Herald, Bradenton, FL, April 28, 1993
"FBI Seeks Dope On Fraud Claims At Rehab Center - Three People With Ties To Straight Inc. Say They Have Been Contacted By The Federal Agency" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 5-6-1993
"Critics Say Straight Inc. Target of Fraud Investigation" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 5-7-1993
"Treatment Center's Headquarters Closing" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 5-14-1993
"Clients Offer Mixed Views On Programs" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-7-1993
"Down The Straight Path" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 6-7-1993
"Treatment Center Lives In Name Only" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-7-1993
"Straight Chief Twisted Arms, Report Shows - Politically Connected Mel Sembler Had Help From State Senators To Get A License Renewed" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, 7-8-1993
"Audit Says Straight Inc. Got Breaks" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-8-1993
"Corrections" (re above Audit story) - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-10-1993
"A Persistent Foul Odor - Series: Editorial" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 7-17-1993
"Church Buys Straight Inc. Site" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, 8-5-1993
1993 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, April 28 & Aug 23, 1993
1995 -2006
1995 Straight Miscellaneous News - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, April 10 & July 10, 1995
"Local Businessman is a GOP Moneymaker" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan 22, 1997
"Halfway House Rumor Is Called Outrageous" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 7, 1998
"Halfway House Rumor Publicly Denied" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 21, 1998
"Sembler's Passion Edges Toward Politics" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, August 10, 1998
"NAACP Recognizes 2 For Community Service" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 9, 1999
"Ex-Straight Leader Files To Help Kids" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, August 24, 1999
"In The Middle Of A Nightmare" - Source: St.Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 7, 2002
Letters To The Editor Re: "In The Middle Of A Nightmare" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, June 14, 2002
"Church Question Moves Towards A New Ruling" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, Jan 12, 2005
"Ex-Drug Clinic Clients May Protest Church" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, January 23, 2005 NEW
"Neighbors Speak Up About Zoning Request For Chapel" - Source: St.Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, January 26, 2005 NEW
"Beach Chapel Can Stay, With 20 Caveats" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, February 9, 2005 NEW
"Chapel Leaves Up Outdoor Religious Symbols" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, March 23, 2005 NEW
"Bankruptcy Case Zeros In On Chapel" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, April 3 & 6, 2005 NEW
"Ruling Delayed In Dispute Over Zoning Of Church" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, April 17, 2005 NEW
"Official Reaffirms Ruling On Chapel" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, May 25, 2005 NEW
"Church Retreat May Be Seized" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, July 27, 2005 NEW
"Dirt & The Diplomat" - Source: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL, November 12, 2006
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