I was absolutely appalled when I read in Highlands Today that our county judges have the right to okay an abortion for a minor child without any knowledge of the abortion made to the child's parents. ...more

October 18, 2009

A Minnesota board has certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, but a legal challenge probably will keep the race in limbo. ...more

January 5, 2009

Two circuit court judges are facing challengers, and six others are vying for three open spots in elections to be held Aug. 26. ...more

August 11, 2008

TAMPA Hillsborough County Judge Thomas P. Barber has gotten the nod to jump up to the circuit court bench. Barber, who handles misdemeanor criminal cases, will fill the seat left vacant on Feb. 1 when Circuit Judge Monica Sierra resigned to continue as a volunteer for a humanitarian organization in Israel's West Bank. Sierra sat on the family court bench handling juvenile dependency issues. Gov. Charlie Crist's appointment of Barber was announced Tuesday. ...more

May 7, 2008

With three judges retiring after this year, and two sitting judges facing challengers for their seats, it will be a busy election year for the courthouse. ...more

May 3, 2008

TAMPA - With three judges retiring after this year, and two sitting judges facing challengers for their seats, it will be a busy election year for the courthouse. ...more

May 2, 2008