Judges and lawyers in Florida can no longer be Facebook friends. In a recent opinion, the state's Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee decided it was time to set limits on judicial behavior online. When judges "friend" lawyers who may appear before them, the committee said, it creates the appearance of a conflict of interest, since it "reasonably conveys to others the impression that these lawyer 'friends' are in a special position to influence the judge." ...more

December 12, 2009

As in many cities, serving on the city council is a part-time job. It pays $4,320 per year. But as council members all over are fond of saying, it isn't about the money; it's about serving the community. ...more

December 5, 2009

As in many cities, serving on City Council is a part-time job. It pays $4,320 per year. But as council members all over are fond of saying, it isn't about the money; it's about serving the community. ...more

December 5, 2009

Sarah Palin's new book goes rogue on some facts. ...more

November 13, 2009

Now that civic activist Jason Sager has declared his intention to run for Congress, the chairman of the Republican Party of Hernando County said it's time for him to step down as president of his nonprofit educational group and refrain from holding public rallies such as Saturday's "tea party." ...more

November 6, 2009

Commissioners unanimously reversed a decision to repeal a nearly 30-year-old ordinance banning private wells in the city. ...more

October 29, 2009

Regarding the Letter of the Day, March 30, "Economics 101:" Hugh Williamson asked, "Would you want your garbage man or your auto mechanic to be so wealthy he didn't need to work?" ...more

April 1, 2009

Casey Anthony told a judge Wednesday that her agreement with an attorney who is defending her against accusations she killed her 2-year-old daughter does not allow him the rights to sell her story to collect legal fees. ...more

March 25, 2009

The mass production of food creates risks of sickening the masses, whether through unsanitary conditions, unhealthy additives, or even intentional tampering. ...more

March 23, 2009

In December, J.D. Power and Associates praised WellCare Health Plans Inc. for "outstanding customer service experience" in handling customer calls about their Medicaid and Medicare benefits with WellCare. ...more

March 22, 2009