Former County Commissioner Brian Blair filed a libel lawsuit today against the opponent who ousted him in the November election, saying lies spread in the campaign exposed him to hatred, contempt and ridicule. ...more

March 11, 2009

A pretrial hearing is scheduled today for a man who faces up to five years in prison after he was tracked down by deputies for failing to pay for than $375,000 in child support. ...more

February 25, 2009

The Alaska Senate on Friday found Gov. Sarah Palin's husband and nine state employees, including some of her top aides, in contempt for ignoring subpoenas to testify in the Legislature's Troopergate investigation. ...more

February 6, 2009

A prosecutor said Wednesday that the state will seek the maximum penalty - five years in prison - for David William Earley, who is a quarter-million dollars behind in child support and spent the past 18 months as a fugitive. ...more

February 5, 2009

A prosecutor said this morning she is seeking the maximum penalty — five years in prison — for David William Earley, who is a quarter million dollars behind in child support and spent the past 18 months as a fugitive. ...more

February 4, 2009

A Tampa lawyer was disbarred and another reprimanded in a series of disciplinary actions announced today by The Florida Bar. ...more

January 22, 2009

Sarah Palin kept her cool, stayed on her game and lived up to her reputation as a spirited debater. ...more

October 5, 2008

Snide, Catty And Uncalled For Regarding "Award Returned Over New Name" (Metro, Oct. 2): ...more

October 4, 2008

Last year at this time I wrote a short piece about the 9-11 Remembrance happening at the Heron's Garden. I did not say anything about that date but I will this year. ...more

September 12, 2008

The chairman of the Pasco County Republican Executive Committee is striking back after an anonymous campaign mailing brought up his nearly 50-year-old criminal record. ...more

August 23, 2008