The federal government says it's close to unveiling a plan to help homeowners with tainted drywall from China. But a proposal on the table would tap money that's typically set aside for low income communities. ...more

December 11, 2009

Tampa-based Magistrate Judge Mary S. Scriven says she is humbled and honored by her Senate confirmation today to a lifetime appointment as a United States district judge for the Middle District of Florida. ...more

September 26, 2008

Tampa-based Magistrate Judge Mary S. Scriven moved a step closer Tuesday to a lifetime appointment as a United State district judge for the Middle District of Florida, with an appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...more

September 10, 2008

It's not a horror movie, although it is Hollywood spin. But to many Floridians, HBO's homage to the 2000 presidential vote-counting debacle will be a cringe-inducing look back at democracy in action in their home state — and it might prompt questions on whether, in this presidential election year, it could happen again. ...more

May 12, 2008

To many Floridians, HBO's homage to the 2000 presidential vote-counting debacle will be a cringe-inducing look back at democracy in action. ...more

May 12, 2008

In the tumultuous days following the 2000 presidential election, Democrats and civil rights activists descended on Florida, accusing the state of disenfranchising voters and failing to count every vote. They accused the Sunshine State of being just one step away from Jim Crow. ...more

January 27, 2008