Citrus County state Sen. Charlie Dean has figured out a way to be a bully but grandstand it as a way to save taxpayer money. What a queasy guy, but hey, just sell it as cheaper and a lot of folks who it actually will hurt will nod and support him. ...more

December 13, 2009

The fast start to the season for the Plant City High boys soccer team does not surprise its new head coach. ...more

December 9, 2009

A commuter rail proposal advanced smoothly Friday through deliberations in the state House, where the bill is expected to receive approval on Monday. ...more

December 5, 2009

How ironic that Republicans, one of whom I first supported over 20 years ago, and one who pledged never to impose new taxes when he came seeking my assistance in running his first campaign several years ago, would be the leading proponents of a new tax that could siphon as much as $300 million per year from the residents of Hillsborough County. ...more

December 1, 2009

The Tampa Port Authority on Tuesday OK'd a $150,000 request by Tampa Historic Streetcar for fiscal 2009-10 by a 4-3 vote. ...more

August 19, 2009

The debate over federal health care reform continues on tonight at 6:30 p.m. when U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor holds a town-hall meeting on the issue by telephone. ...more

August 13, 2009

Walk-in retail clinics in grocery and drugstore chains can help the uninsured find health care, proponents say. However, a new study suggests most retail clinics aren't in the poorest neighborhoods. ...more

May 26, 2009

A bill (SB 2276) that passed the Legislature today and is headed to the governor would require anyone arrested on a felony charge to submit DNA, usually a sample of saliva. ...more

May 1, 2009

Sen. Paula Dockery admits she is more than a little annoyed. During one of the state's worst budget years in recent memory, she is once again compelled to fight a $641 million deal to buy 61 miles of track from CSX for a commuter rail system. ...more

March 27, 2009

Says she'll also fight for education to be 'fully funded.' ...more

March 26, 2009