St. Petersburg Times Online: News of Florida

Lawmakers to revisit law to help protect kids
"Abysmal" casework on a Miami girl prompts the expansion of a special session to address abuse files.

GOP senators seek corporate tax package
The majority leader predicts the controversial measure will pass today. Democrats call it a $262-million giveaway.

Each side adds twist to voting map fight
Republicans announce they've already sent the map for a legal review. Meanwhile, Democrats win a legal maneuver.

Deal lets Bush pick 9 judges
The House-Senate agreement lets voters elect nine others.

Bush suspends four Escambia officials
The Panhandle officials were snared in a scandal that includes charges of bribery, racketeering, and other criminal allegations.

Suspicions attend the death of opera diva
She was a leading light, faded with age. She died bruised in a Sarasota hospital in what is termed a "suspicious death."

Database would monitor drug use
The governor supports a plan to track transactions between patients, doctors and pharmacies. Privacy advocates, however, are concerned.