I am the husband of a teacher in Hernando County. Hernando School Board members once again have shown their total and complete lack of respect for their teachers. ...more

October 29, 2009

The victims of the Sept. 11 attacks were remembered today at a ceremony that included a moment of silence, prayers and an honor guard. ...more

September 11, 2009

On this Memorial Day, I am reminded of the extreme sacrifices made by so many Americans on behalf of the United States of America and, yes, the world. As someone currently working to preserve the legacy of that generation now known as "The Greatest Generation," I can tell you it has been my honor and extreme privilege to record and share stories from this fading group of veterans. Through their own words, they reveal World War II, a war now referred to as the good war, was anything but good. The lesson is that while war is never good, it is sometimes necessary and always comes at great cost. This weekend we invite you to search Central Florida WW2 Museum Veterans History Project on YouTube to hear their stories and dwell on the significance of remembering our veterans. I believe they deserve our attention. ...more

May 25, 2009

The Obama administration plans to give General Motors Corp. enough government aid to restructure over the next 60 days, while Chrysler LLC will get up to $6 billion and 30 days to complete an alliance with Italian automaker Fiat SpA. ...more

March 29, 2009

President Obama's carefully worded speech and press conference Tuesday night left a very important thing unsaid. ...more

March 26, 2009

The Obama administration is reversing an 18-year ban on news coverage of the return of war dead, allowing photographs of flag-covered caskets when families of the fallen troops agree, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday. ...more

February 27, 2009

Most of us felt better after hearing President Barack Obama reassure the nation Tuesday night that today's hard times are merely a prelude to future greatness. ...more

February 26, 2009

The Florida Strawberry Festival will offer free gate admission March 4 for active and retired members of the military. ...more

February 3, 2009

President Barack Obama succeeded George W. Bush Tuesday in a moving inaugural ceremony befitting the greatest nation on Earth. The two men, flanked by security, walked shoulder-to-shoulder into the Capitol and, just over an hour later, out again in the peaceful exchange of power so taken for granted here but envied by much of the world. ...more

January 21, 2009

Your lead editorial on Sunday used the term, "the most fortunate," making an obvious reference to those who many would consider wealthy. Although I am not one of those (I teach high school math,) I would like to bring up a few points just for the fun of it. The term "fortunate" seems to imply that these people just happen to win life's lottery...well, this couldn't be further from the truth. Most of these individuals and families have become "the most fortunate" because they have worked long hours, sacrificed many of life's pleasures, and were focused on achieving goals. ...more

December 23, 2008