No one ever lost an election or a vote in the Legislature overestimating Mike Fasano's charm. Whatever other skills the veteran lawmaker and current state senator brings to a political showdown, he packs them in a velvet glove. ...more

November 25, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - No one ever lost an election or a vote in the Legislature overestimating Mike Fasano's charm. Whatever other skills the veteran lawmaker and current state senator brings to a political showdown, he packs them in a velvet glove. ...more

November 15, 2009

This is in response to a letter to the editor "Be Prepared" which appeared in the Sept. 11 issue. This letter left me heart sickened and reminded me that hatred and animosity continue to fester. ...more

September 18, 2009

Even before former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee spoke at Bell Shoals Baptist Church on Sunday morning, people were singing and dancing in the sanctuary. ...more

December 8, 2008

Even before former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee spoke at Bell Shoals Baptist Church Sunday morning, people were singing and dancing in the sanctuary. ...more

December 7, 2008

A former Chicago police commander has been arrested at his Apollo Beach home on federal charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. ...more

October 21, 2008

It's no coincidence that the Rays' offensive renaissance in post-season has coincided with B.J. Upton's surge. ...more

October 14, 2008

Last week was a tough one for the leadership teams in the House of Representatives, and when Adam Putnam visited The Tampa Tribune's editorial board during a break Tuesday, he made it clear it's also a tricky time to be an incumbent. ...more

October 5, 2008

Meet Ron Paul Nine men are competing in the presidential primaries for the Republican Party nomination. Four enjoy nationwide name recognition. Four more have so-called 'second-tier' status. ...more

September 23, 2007

One of my ongoing prayers is for clarity and comprehension. 'Clear my mind, Lord,' I ask. 'There is so much that I need to understand.' I ask for wisdom, too. ...more

September 22, 2007