The president, convinced that the only thing America has to fear is an insufficiency of fear, has warned that "disaster" and "catastrophe" are the certain alternatives to swift passage of the stimulus legislation. One marvels at his certitude more than one envies his custody of this adventure. ...more

February 11, 2009

I can just see it now, an extravaganza President Barack Obama, accompanied by Mrs. Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Barney Frank in the opening chorus of "Hail, hail, the gang's all here," special arrangement by the Democratic Congress singing "Happy days are here again!" ...more

January 29, 2009

A pedestrian crossing a poorly lit section of U.S. 301 was struck by a car and killed Wednesday evening, police said. ...more

December 5, 2008

A pedestrian crossing a poorly lit area of U.S. 301 was struck by a car and killed Wednesday evening, police said. About 6:15 p.m., shortly after the sun set, Rex Allen McBee, 56, was clad in dark clothing while walking from his home on McDonald Road to the Happy Days Bar to help hang Christmas decorations, police said. ...more

December 4, 2008

A year ago, it was a belief that Sen. Hillary Clinton would be the nominee for the party. ...more

September 13, 2008

It wouldn't be the opening of training camp if something wasn't out of whack, and the Bucs look about as whacked out as every other team in the league right now. ...more

July 23, 2008

To Barack Obama's thrust that John McCain is running for George W. Bush's third term, McCain parries that Obama is running from Jimmy Carter's second. We are supposed to cringle in horror at the prospect. ...more

June 28, 2008

Aaaaaaay! The Fonz will be returning to Milwaukee later this year - permanently, and in bronze. ...more

January 28, 2008

SEBRING — Don't be surprised if a neighbor is wearing a bike helmet the next time he hops on a riding mower to cut the grass. The Aging Advocacy Coalition sponsored the 23rd annual Elder Fair at Firemen's Field on Thursday and bike helmets were just some of many giveaways. About 60 exhibitors — including Florida Hospital Heartland Division which gave away almost 100 helmets — attracted about 700 seniors to the day-long event. ...more

January 25, 2008

Does anyone remember "Blansky's Beauties"? The short-lived 1977 sitcom is the answer to last week's trivia question, which asked readers to identify the least successful spinoff of "Happy Days." ...more

December 27, 2007