The old red brick schoolhouse in Turkey Creek won't become a library, but it won't face the wrecking ball either. ...more

November 12, 2008

Cuban pastries, citrus fruit and cheesecake are on the line this World Series for Florida's two U.S. senators who made a friendly wager with two of their Philadelphia colleagues. ...more

October 20, 2008

Let's Take Back Streets I applaud Pinellas County for passing an ordinance that will hopefully put an end to people using their roadways and medians to collect money and/or sell goods. It is an eyesore, and for obvious reasons it is very unsafe for everyone involved. ...more

October 11, 2008

Tampa-based Magistrate Judge Mary S. Scriven says she is humbled and honored by her Senate confirmation today to a lifetime appointment as a United States district judge for the Middle District of Florida. ...more

September 26, 2008

TAMPA - The U.S. Marshals Service is expected to announce the apprehension of more than 2,000 fugitives wanted for violent crimes throughout Florida. ...more

September 18, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Republican candidate for president John McCain is beginning a two-day campaign trip through Florida with a stop in Jacksonville. ...more

September 15, 2008

Sen. John McCain is running a television ad attacking the spending record of prominent Democrats. This is certainly a remarkable offering from a man who treats Ronald Reagan as a saint. Reagan ran up the largest deficits in history, surpassed only by the Bushes, without a word of apology. ...more

September 12, 2008

Tampa-based Magistrate Judge Mary S. Scriven moved a step closer Tuesday to a lifetime appointment as a United State district judge for the Middle District of Florida, with an appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...more

September 10, 2008

With Hispanic voters in Florida and nationally seen as a key to the presidential race, Sen. Mel Martinez on Thursday night told the Republican National Convention that John McCain is the presidential candidate best prepared to lead "in a dangerous world." ...more

September 5, 2008

Terrible luck involving two storms, particularly Hurricane Gustav, threatens to distract America from a Republican National Convention in which John McCain hopes to convince voters he's the one ready to lead the nation. ...more

August 31, 2008