On the plus side, a Hillsborough County apartment complex that had a history of drug activities had hired an armed security guard. ...more

July 14, 2009

As Congress begins work on putting President Barack Obama's goal of universal health coverage into law, administration officials and allies sought to sidestep an unpopular tax on existing benefits and Republicans' objection to a government competitor to private plans. ...more

June 14, 2009

I am strongly opposed to any creation of new taxing districts, a.k.a. taxing methods such as MTSU, to specialize the collection of taxes for EMS, countywide fire rescue, public schools or any such purpose. ...more

April 23, 2009

Since my letter to you regarding the problem of non-synchronized traffic lights on U.S. 27, I have also read about other people who have witnessed the same problem. Now as I understand, a mandate has been issued by the leaders in our country to conserve energy, i.e. gas, diesel, electricity and countless other things. I have noticed in the recent past that many times I have had to stop from light to light for three times in a row. Then, me and many others sit and idle away precious and dearly costing fuel. ...more

March 25, 2009

When the five supervisors of Spring Lake Improvement District were elected or appointed to their positions, there was no voter or property owner mandate that they purchase a golf course. Quite the contrary; they came to that job with a simple duty — oversee the drainage issues, have grass cut and ensure that the water plant functioned correctly. Nothing more. ...more

March 11, 2009

In 2002, when 52 percent of Florida voters cast ballots in favor of a constitutional amendment to reduce class size, they gave Florida schools a mandate to teach students in smaller classes. Since then, the Legislature has honored the will of voters by dedicating $13 billion needed for new classroom construction and hiring new teachers. ...more

March 11, 2009

Starting Tuesday, Florida lawmakers will have 60 days to stave off a deficit that could exceed $700 million this fiscal year - and that's just the beginning. ...more

March 1, 2009

The moment Middleton High School students step into the H.O.P.E. Community Center, a sign reminds them they are not there to play. ...more

February 14, 2009

The U.S. Border Patrol on Monday ordered an investigation of allegations by agents in Southern California that they were given arrest quotas and threatened with punishment if they failed to meet them. ...more

February 2, 2009

The football event of the season has been canceled. No, not the one at Raymond James Stadium. The one with scantily clad women playing tackle football at Caliente Spa and Resort, a clothing-optional community. The Lingerie Bowl has been officially canceled, Stephon McMillen, a spokesman for the Lingerie Football League, announced Sunday in an e-mail. ...more

January 26, 2009