Our troops and their generals have to contend with our president and many in Congress who have deliberately diverted billions of dollars from the defense budget. Critical funds for our defense have been siphoned off for President Obama's government stimulus packages, bailout programs and many pork-barrel projects. ...more

November 4, 2009

Lots of teens (and their parents) are stressing over how to make prom night magical on a shoestring budget. ...more

February 24, 2009

The recession has left a bitter taste at times in the mouths of local small-business owners. Longtime west Pasco chocolatier Michelle Palisi, however, thinks 2009 will be sweeter. ...more

February 14, 2009

The recession has left a bitter taste at times in the mouths of local small business owners. Long-time West Pasco chocolatier Michelle Palisi, however, thinks 2009 will be sweeter. ...more

February 14, 2009

With a skeleton crew, three race cars and a firm belief sponsorship will come through, Lakeland's Joe Nemechek is setting out to run the full Sprint Cup season as an owner/driver. ...more

February 6, 2009

Some candidates for local and state races have amassed a good chunk of money. ...more

July 29, 2008

Some challengers have lots of cash to work with. ...more

July 29, 2008

It has been a major source of municipal revenue for nearly a half-century. ...more

July 24, 2008

Port Richey council members repealed the 10-percent utility tax that had been on the books since the 1960s. ...more

July 23, 2008

Port Richey council members will vote tomorrow whether to repeal a utility tax. ...more

July 21, 2008