there have been a number over the last three decades or so - has faded. ...more

September 17, 2008

In an evening marked more by civility than wrangling, the six candidates for two Sixth Circuit judgeships and two candidates for Pasco County clerk of the circuit court aired their views of the offices they seek at a political forum Wednesday. ...more

August 23, 2008

Dan Tipton and Paula O'Neil each view their backgrounds as their strengths. ...more

August 21, 2008

There are two well-known names running in the Republican primary to be the Pasco Clerk of Circuit Court. Both Paula O'Neil and Dan Tipton have shown their desire to replace Jed Pittman, who is stepping down after more than 30 years of public service. ...more

August 16, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Early voting begins today - and ends Aug. 23 - for the Aug. 26 primary. As a service to voters, we will publish this highlights box on days that polls are open. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 11, 2008

The clerk of the circuit court may have the most responsibility of any elected official. The office is responsible for filing and recording official documents and court records, as well as conducting audits, managing the jury system, providing courtroom clerks, storing evidence, collecting fines and investing county funds, to name just a few duties. ...more

August 5, 2008

Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday it will close 600 company-operated stores in the next year, up dramatically from its previous plan for 100 closures, a sign the coffee shop operator continues to struggle with the faltering U.S. economy and its own rapid expansion. ...more

July 2, 2008

Three Iraqis and a Jordanian filed federal lawsuits Monday alleging they were tortured by U.S. defense contractors while detained at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. ...more

July 1, 2008

It seems only fitting that on Springstead High Senior Night, Eagle senior Nehemiah Mason hit on a game-high 28 points to lead Springstead to a 65-54 win over Central last Friday night. ...more

February 10, 2008

Lawyer Scott McPherson wants to get Main Street Landing moving again, and that's one of the reasons that he is running for mayor. ...more

January 28, 2008