and long before Gov. Rod Blagojevich was accused of trying to sell a Senate seat to the highest bidder. ...more

December 14, 2008

Before resting from the grueling presidential race, John McCain began discussing with senior aides what role he will play in the Senate now that he has promised to work with the man who defeated him for president. One obvious focus will be the war in Iraq. After two years spent more on the campaign than in the Senate, McCain will return as the ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee. ...more

November 5, 2008

Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama will share the stage this Friday for the first of three presidential candidate forums. ...more

September 19, 2008

A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan of falsifying business documents in the operation of a Venice car dealership. ...more

August 4, 2008

For at least the third time this campaign cycle, Elections Supervisor Buddy Johnson will need to return a campaign contribution because the donor appears to have exceeded legal limits. ...more

July 26, 2008

TAMPA - For at least the third time this campaign cycle, Elections Supervisor Buddy Johnson will need to return a campaign contribution because the donor appears to have exceeded legal limits. ...more

July 25, 2008

An overflowing campaign war chest and no war to fight. That's the situation Hernando Clerk of Court Karen Nicolai finds herself in now that she has no opposition in her re-election bid. ...more

June 24, 2008