A forward-thinking bill meant to defend Florida's military bases from indiscriminate budget cuts is progressing in the Legislature. And that should be good for the nation's defense and Florida's economy. ...more

March 31, 2009

With the filing deadline for candidates come and gone, the fields have been determined for the 2009 municipal elections in New Port Richey and Port Richey. ...more

February 21, 2009

The family of the 18-year-old woman who was raped and beaten in April at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library didn't have to look much farther than their backyard to find good Samaritans. ...more

October 24, 2008

To what extent should alcohol be available in city parks and community centers? ...more

July 25, 2008

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. That was pretty much the reaction of the local Cuban-American community after hearing Sunday that Fidel Castro's brother, Raul, would rule the country many once called home. ...more

February 24, 2008

Fidel Castro on Saturday rejected the idea of major political change after Cuba's parliament chooses a new president - his final published comments as the nation's longtime leader. ...more

February 24, 2008

The presidential election still is months away, as is balloting for state and county races. But Pasco County's voters won't have to wait until then to go to the polls. ...more

February 20, 2008

Russia tried to block Kosovo's independence during a closed-door emergency session of the U.N. Security Council on Sunday, saying it is deeply concerned about the safety of Serbs living in the territory. ...more

February 18, 2008

This housing authority board isn't working, either. That's the sentiment of Mayor David Pugh, who confirmed Monday night that he intends to seek the removal of at least one of the Brooksville Housing Authority board members. ...more

November 20, 2007

The debate about whether to close Ward Street continues to boil. Residents spent about an hour discussing the issue at the Beach Park Homeowners Association meeting last week and remained bitterly divided. ...more

October 24, 2007