In 2008, a super-modern, hi-tech, state-of-the-art oil drilling rig was installed 250 miles off the Coast of Australia. As I write this, Australians are grappling with a massive spill that stretches more than 85 miles long and covers nearly 9,000 square miles. The latest estimates show that hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil have spilled and continue to spill from this brand new rig, which burned out of control for at least several weeks. ...more

December 19, 2009

With Kristina Vanni ...more

November 19, 2009

It will be easy for the Tampa City Council to adopt a rule that would give local vendors priority when the city awards a contract. ...more

November 12, 2009

Is it possible to over-marinate meat, especially chicken? The timing is just wrong for this recipe I want to make. I can either do it with practically no marinating time, or I would have to leave it for almost 12 hours, which is longer than the recipe calls for. Which would be better? ...more

October 25, 2009

We live in a world filled with scandal and corruption, at least that's what some people believe. And some folks make the same claims right here in Highlands County. In fact, they thrive on making such claims and insinuations. Sometimes there is a hint of truth in what they say, but mostly it's blatantly untrue. The damage, however, is real whether it's true or not, and it's up to all of us to keep the conspiracy seekers at arm's length. ...more

March 25, 2009

Arrest warrants issued for 17 members of an international car-cloning ring - an organization that ran a cell in Tampa - were issued by the FBI today, laying open what had been a new and improved style of thievery that until recently went almost undetectable. ...more

March 24, 2009

Pets are good medicine, but keeping up with their cost can be a challenge. ...more

March 9, 2009

Opportunistic bats in concert with solid Land O' Lakes pitching led the Gators to a 3-0 victory against River Ridge. The Gators needed just five hits for the win. ...more

February 17, 2009

Lately, I've been hearing a lot from people of all ages who want to go back to school. ...more

February 1, 2009

In a recent column, you mention a partnership program between Medicaid and long-term care insurance. ...more

January 13, 2009