She awoke at 4 a.m. with smoke in her lungs and fire at her window. Her children snuggled next to her in bed. ...more

February 10, 2008

Rae Will Donate Amendment 1 Proceeds I appreciate the feedback of Christopher Miles to the letter I submitted regarding the passage of Amendment 1 and how I felt the continued inequities of property taxes reinforces the shortcomings of Save Our Homes. ...more

February 8, 2008

The local officials and newspapers are bashing Amendment One, but the state and the people want local officials to reduce spending to get the taxes under control. But, what do our local commissioners do just in the last couple of weeks? They create four new director positions at salaries ranging from $65,000 to $123,000. They don't care what we the people want or what the state says needs to be done. They snub their noses at the governor and legislature. Hopefully, our state officials will stand up like men and women and force these out-of-control politicians to do what the people want. If not, you will see more leaving Florida than coming. ...more

January 29, 2008

A Wise Choice Regarding "McCain Is Our Man" (Commentary, Jan. 13): Congratulations on your wise presidential primary endorsements! ...more

January 19, 2008

The tax changes on the ballot with the presidential primary are a stew of legislative leftovers sure to give the state heartburn. ...more

January 14, 2008

At first glance, it could be mistaken for art class. ...more

December 20, 2007

I never have to check the calendar to see if the Christmas season is approaching. As soon as the "season to be jolly" approaches all those jolly-challenged people begin their sniping. I think Jack Frost is nipping at more than their noses and some people are nipping at more than hot chocolate. ...more

December 18, 2007

Completing a late-season blitz that will go down as one of the greatest finishes in history, Jimmie Johnson did more than he had to do Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. ...more

November 19, 2007

Yes, it was their moms' idea. But make no mistake, this is a BOYS' book club. The six members - all fourth-graders from suburban Maryland - want to bury their noses in books and then talk about them, all right, but they want to do it while learning to sword-fight. ...more

November 8, 2007

Tracey Rust spent her lunch break from work standing over a stove stirring shamrock-green eggs while 14 diners squirmed, giggled and held their noses. ...more

October 20, 2007