The public agrees that we need a responsible, independent, ethical and competent Florida Public Service Commission. You know it. I know it. The governor and Cabinet know it. The Legislature knows it. ...more

November 1, 2009

Postal Service Two days before Valentine's Day, I sent my grandson a Valentine card. It should have gotten there Friday or Saturday, which was Valentine's Day. Instead, it got there on Tuesday, four days after it was mailed. I am aware that Monday was a holiday, but even so, four days to send a card less than 10 miles really is unacceptable service. ...more

February 21, 2009

The League of Women Voters, which launched the careers of some of Hillsborough County's most prominent female politicians, has fallen on hard times. ...more

February 16, 2009

A new volunteer organization aims to help a hard-hit slice of the workforce affected by the downturn in the housing industry rebound and rebuild on a personal and professional level. Real Estate Lives, spearheaded by Tampa lawyer Ron Weaver, is working to create a free online network of counseling, job training and job placement opportunities for real estate agents and industry-related professionals. ...more

February 12, 2009

A new volunteer organization spearheaded by Tampa lawyer Ron Weaver aims to help unemployed real estate agents and staff affected by the downturn in the housing industry. ...more

February 11, 2009

Two proposals designed to prevent political favoritism in redistricting, a practice known as gerrymandering, can go on the 2010 ballot if sponsors collect enough signatures, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday. ...more

January 30, 2009

Helen Gordon Davis surprised friends when she told them she was running for the Florida House of Representatives. ...more

October 11, 2008

Pinellas County has a dearth of early voting sites, which is "very unfortunate" for voters, the League of Women Voters said Friday. ...more

September 27, 2008

Welcome to Recount 2008! The scene: Palm Beach County, where the search continues for thousands of missing ballots that were apparently cast on Aug. 26. At least one race is heading to court. More may follow. ...more

September 6, 2008

Keep Opinions Private Every time an election is approaching, The Tampa Tribune Editorial Board attempts to influence the outcome of the election. This is done by pandering to and pimping for the politicians of their choice. ...more

August 16, 2008