Gov. Sarah Palin denounced anonymous criticisms leveled at her by former John McCain aides as lies, including allegations that Republican lawyers were traveling to Alaska to reclaim her high-priced wardrobe and that she didn't know Africa was a continent. ...more

November 8, 2008

U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney did not use campaign funds to buy the silence of a former aide with whom he is accused of having an affair, his attorney said Wednesday. ...more

October 15, 2008

Democratic Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney admitted causing "pain" in his marriage but denied paying hush money to a former aide to be quiet about an affair. ...more

October 14, 2008

Tampa Housing Authority commissioner Karen Peoples arrived late Wednesday morning for what may have been her last board meeting. ...more

July 17, 2008

Tampa Housing Authority commissioner Karen Peoples responded angrily this morning to a Tampa Tribune report that she is being evicted for violating federal housing guidelines. "Whoever was responsible for this article, may God be with you when the time comes," Peoples said near the end of the authority's monthly board meeting. "This was not necessary." ...more

July 16, 2008

Pasco County might adopt a tougher animal-control ordinance, if residents and county commissioners agree with proposed changes to the county's existing ordinance. ...more

November 3, 2007

An FBI investigation of David Copperfield involves a sexual misconduct allegation against the magician, a Las Vegas newspaper reported Friday. ...more

October 20, 2007