Political corruption is the use of governmental powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. An illegal act by an officeholder constitutes political corruption only if the act is directly related to their official duties. ...more

March 4, 2009

Bursting with indignation, legions of marijuana advocates are urging a boycott of Kellogg Co., including all of its popular munchies, for deciding to cut ties with Olympic hero Michael Phelps after he was photographed with a pot pipe. ...more

February 10, 2009

Some lawmakers want the state to crack down on businesses they say are acting as "co-conspirators" with the Seminole Indians to offer blackjack and other casino-style games. ...more

January 14, 2009

Some lawmakers want the state to crack down on businesses they are acting as "co-conspirators" with the Seminole Indians to offer blackjack and other casino-style games. ...more

January 13, 2009

President George W. Bush, not God, christened all those who do not agree with his beliefs and ideologies as "evil-doers" — not I. ...more

May 21, 2008

LAKELAND - The biological father of a Lakeland teen facing weapons and child pornography charges was arrested on drug charges late Thursday. ...more

November 2, 2007