Florida election pits prosecutor, defense attorney

Welcome to Monday, the 89th anniversary of Franklin Roosevelt’s appointment of Frances Perkins to be secretary of labor, the first woman to serve in a U.S. president’s cabinet.

Here are some other news items:

— Florida prosecutor faces former courtroom opponent in bid for re-election.

— This senator turned down two chances to serve on the Supreme Court.

— Bar exam fever costs examinee a chance to finish the test.

— Embattled Arizona county prosecutor tells critical staffers to “stick it out or resign.”