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Governor Chiles Dies in Florida at 68
Governor Lawton Chiles known as Walkin Lawton died at 68 in the Florida Governor’s Mansion gym from an apparent heart attack. Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay will finish his term as Jeb Bush succeeds him, while national leaders and lawmakers mourned a long-serving, widely respected public servant.
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