After reading this morning's editorial page in Hernando Today, I must comment on this the guest column, "Declaration of the Independents: The case against a third party." A large number of words were printed and said absolutely nothing. This piece purports to examine our political process, and yet I do not see the message unless it is "no change." I don't believe that we will ever achieve real "change" in this country until we vote out every career politician. ...more

December 6, 2009

Many people these days are fed up with government waste, huge federal deficits and corporate bailouts. ...more

December 4, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG - The Rays have signed righthanded reliever Jeff Bennett, released by the Braves on Thursday, and added him to the major league roster. He replaces righty reliever Joe Nelson, who was optioned to Triple-A Durham. ...more

August 1, 2009

A 2-year-old girl sustained a minor fracture and second-degree burns from a homemade firework during Independence Day celebrations. ...more

July 8, 2009

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez is hurt again. ...more

March 23, 2009

The official word from the Rays regarding the left wrist injury Fernando Perez suffered in Tuesday's game was that the team is awaiting more information before discussing specifics. ...more

March 11, 2009

Two men were left with fractured skulls following a pistol beating last month. The man accused of administering those beatings was arrested Tuesday. ...more

February 5, 2009

A Lakeland woman is accused of fracturing the skull of a one-month-old boy, officials said. ...more

January 30, 2009

A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday, accused of beating and robbing a man and then setting his tent ablaze. ...more

January 7, 2009

A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday, accused of beating and robbing a man and then setting his tent ablaze. ...more

January 6, 2009