As a former banker for nine years and having been on the front lines during the boom and bust of the real estate market, and then the overall economy, I believe the actions of the banks in the last year are in direct response to the new regulations and oversight being implemented. ...more

December 20, 2009

Once again on the television and in the newspapers we hear and read the words "we inherited the problem" from the Bush administration. These people need to be taken out back to the wood shed and have their backsides blistered for lying to and disrespecting the people. Note to the Democratic congressmen and women: You cannot "inherit" something from yourself. ...more

December 18, 2009

The first candidate has stepped forward to run for Spring Hill fire commissioner in 2010. ...more

December 17, 2009

County finds no Sunshine Law violations; state won't investigate. ...more

December 10, 2009

Remax Realty Plus realtor Denyelle Dibble was surprised to find that her commercial real estate sign did not meet Avon Park's code requirements of six square feet. ...more

November 15, 2009

A federal appeals court on Tuesday backed the judge who ruled against the NFL and let quarterback Michael Vick keep more than $16 million in roster bonuses from the Atlanta Falcons. ...more

November 11, 2009

Ending months of speculation, Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp has confirmed that he will run for state Attorney General in 2010. ...more

July 19, 2009

Liberty University has banned its fledgling College Democrats club, saying the group stands against the conservative Christian school's moral principles. ...more

May 22, 2009

It's clear some of our legislators are using bad economic times as an excuse to dismantle state entities that they don't like. In state Rep. Denise Grimsley's case, that's the Department of Community Affairs. ...more

March 27, 2009

WASHINGTON - Thirteen of the companies receiving billions in federal bailout money owe a total of more than $220 million in delinquent federal taxes. ...more

March 19, 2009