Democrat Scott K. Thompson decided to run for state Senate when he saw friends leaving Central Florida for better jobs in Tennessee and the Carolinas. ...more

October 19, 2008

Mill levy unchanged at 5.43 ...more

July 15, 2008

Faced with a shaky economy and under pressure to make deep cuts, Budget Director George Zoettlein on Monday unveiled a proposed 2009 budget that keeps intact the county's 5.43 millage rate. ...more

July 15, 2008

It's designed as an online beacon of hope, where anyone can seek fellowship, answers and support, give a testimony, post prayer requests and 'prepare for God's coming revival upon His church.' ...more

October 4, 2007

It's only been five months but already the Jesus Nexus: Beacon of Hope Ministries Web site has had 8,000 people join since founder and former pastor Mel Pettit created the site. ...more

September 28, 2007