Voucher bill heads to full House
TALLAHASSEE -- A radical measure to give a private school voucher to any public school student who wants it sailed through its only committee stop Thursday and is headed for the House chamber floor.

Inmate's story key in guards' trial
STARKE -- The fate of three former prison guards on trial for second-degree murder could come down to whether six Bradford County jurors believe Castro Flores, an illegal Mexican immigrant serving a life sentence for attempted murder and armed robbery.

Public hearings report bashes Senate tax plan
TALLAHASSEE -- Rep. Johnnie Byrd didn't have to say a word. The contented faces of the lobbyists said it all.

State sues to close Miss Cleo
TALLAHASSEE -- With cards in hand, Attorney General Bob Butterworth picked up his telephone Thursday and pretended to make a telephone call.

Legislature in brief
Today is the 25th day of the 60-day session.