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On state's watch, 10 young lives lost
The death of 11-month-old Versena Phillips is an example of how a stronger response from the Department of Children and Families might have saved lives.

New computer system will allow for instant case updates
The Department of Children and Families has begun training its staff on a sophisticated new computer system that is designed to keep track of child abuse cases, and prevent the sort of slipups that marred the investigation into Versena Phillips' safety.

Florida's Great Northwest: Brought to you by the St. Joe Company (with your help)
The state's largest landowner is redrawing the map of the Panhandle. To make it work, though, the company needs money and land from the taxpayers.

Lesson of Millview is learned decades later
St. Joe Co. has tried its hand at development before. The buyers did not fare well.

Development vs. environment leads to give-and-take meeting
A quiet workshop at the Disney Wilderness Preserve near the Osceola-Polk county line featured some of the more powerful people in Florida.

Phone rate flap to land in PSC's lap
A proposed phone rate increase has put the Public Service Commission in the middle of a storm of political finger-pointing.

Lawmaker battled cancer, now ouster
TALLAHASSEE -- It was the first week of her first legislative session as a state lawmaker, and Sara Romeo had a headache that wouldn't quit.

Bush draws attention, cash from all over
The state GOP's share of soft money -- from Texas and elsewhere -- shows the value of having a brother who is president.

Crash investigators focus on track
Problems with drainage and possible damage from an earlier train are considered in the investigation of the fatal derailment.