You've probably sat in the bleachers before, the nosebleed section, where you're barely aware of what's going on. That's OK for sporting events, but it costs you dearly in Florida politics, where special interests call the shots. ...more

December 16, 2009

Powerful storms across the Midwest brought heavy rain, strong winds and several apparent tornadoes, damaging homes and businesses, tossing railcars off their tracks and knocking out power to thousands. ...more

June 19, 2009

The Florida Department of Transportation has hit another obstacle in its attempts to get started on the Central Florida commuter rail project. ...more

February 4, 2009

When Florida Department of Transportation officials chose a Colorado company early last year to build 10 railcars for its new Orlando commuter system, they knew the company was in financial trouble. ...more

January 11, 2009

Florida plans to spend $45 million to buy commuter railcars from a company whose investors ousted its president recently amid production problems at its manufacturing plant. ...more

July 20, 2008