specially concurring.
I agree with the result of the majority on the basis that the appellant has demonstrated an abuse of the discretion which I believe is vested in the appellee agency to excuse the appellant’s tardiness under the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case. Cf. City of Umatilla v. West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association, 360 So.2d 1105 (Fla.2d DCA 1978).