A Louisiana justice of the peace who refused to marry a couple because the bride was white and groom was black has resigned. ...more

November 3, 2009

Roy A. Day has drawn the ire of judges from Florida to Texas to Washington, D.C. ...more

October 24, 2009

The residents of Spring Lake subdivision are currently facing what is perhaps the most serious attempt by a public body to change forever the character, feel and costs associated with living here. ...more

April 12, 2009

We live in a world filled with scandal and corruption, at least that's what some people believe. And some folks make the same claims right here in Highlands County. In fact, they thrive on making such claims and insinuations. Sometimes there is a hint of truth in what they say, but mostly it's blatantly untrue. The damage, however, is real whether it's true or not, and it's up to all of us to keep the conspiracy seekers at arm's length. ...more

March 25, 2009

At a time when the federal government is facing a massive deficit, Florida's Eglin Air Force Base proposes tapping the state's lucrative tourism market to help generate funds. It's an interesting proposition, but one that's off base. ...more

March 9, 2009

All public officials should be held accountable to their oaths of office, from the President of the United States and to state and county offices. ...more

March 5, 2009

These are lean times for government in Florida. Government revenue continues to plunge as the recession and real estate bust drag on with no end in sight. So there is a premium these days on getting value for our public dollars. With that in mind, it was interesting to see a list of the salaries of ranking public officials on the Suncoast The Tampa Tribune has compiled. ...more

February 25, 2009

Mistake In Judgment Regarding "USF Official Rescinds Resignation Over Bike" (front page, Feb. 21): ...more

February 24, 2009

Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp said he would reimburse the state $12,974 for flights his wife and son took aboard state planes. ...more

February 9, 2009

Price To Be Paid The Republicans think it's OK to spend hundreds of billions on an unnecessary war but refuse to help pass the economic recovery plan because ..... ? ...more

February 5, 2009