A survey commissioned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and conducted by a Virginia-based firm whose co-founder consults for the Republican Party has found support for casino gambling. ...more

February 23, 2009

In response to your Feb. 16 editorial ("State Lawmaker's Bark Aimed At Wrong Tree"), you failed to realize the huge costs that euthanizing dogs and cats have on local governments. ...more

February 21, 2009

TALLAHASSEE (AP) - As the economy tanks, the number of families relying on food stamps for their next meal is rising nationally. Florida has seen the biggest jump, with a 29 percent increase. ...more

February 20, 2009

As the economy tanks, the number of families relying on food stamps for their next meal is rising nationally. Florida has seen the biggest jump, with a 29 percent increase. ...more

February 19, 2009

I realize that we seem to have beaten a dead horse when we talk about prices at the pump for gasoline. But after seeing a story in Highlands Today I couldn't resist adding a few more comments on the subject. ...more

February 19, 2009

Ample Rain Is Falling Every few days the Tribune prints an item about the area's water supply woes, usually blaming them on drought or the "ongoing three-year drought." ...more

February 14, 2009

Kenneth J. Warzyn of New Port Richey says attempts by Florida officials to punish State Farm for withdrawing from the state's property insurance market could backfire and hurt seniors. ...more

February 7, 2009

If you've never heard of My Safe Florida Home, the state's free hurricane inspection program, chances are you soon will. ...more

January 19, 2009

Pasco County officials say they will move forward with efforts to preserve environmentally valuable land now in private hands, despite the loss of help from the state's Florida Forever program. ...more

January 17, 2009

If you've never heard of My Safe Florida Home, the state's free hurricane inspection program, chances are you soon will. ...more

January 14, 2009