Sen. Barack Obama isn't just inspiring black voters to register in large numbers as he gets closer to being the Democratic presidential nominee. Evidence indicates that he's motivating some black Republicans to switch parties. ...more

August 22, 2008

Sen. Mel Martinez has surpassed $3 million raised for his campaign war chest since taking office, well ahead of the pace of most other U.S. senators whose current terms also expire in 2010, new campaign finance reports show. ...more

February 11, 2008

Teachers turned out in record numbers Friday to vote on a new contract that will close the salary gap between Hernando County and surrounding districts. ...more

December 17, 2007

Elegance emanates from the stately old home off U.S. 41 in Ruskin, bespeaking an earlier time when afternoon breezes ruffled lacy curtains on open windows. ...more

December 13, 2007