The Pasco County Legislative Delegation's annual meeting for the 2010 regular session will not be held until later January. ...more

December 2, 2009

When an indoor public smoking ban took effect in the Netherlands in summer 2008, the worry wasn't so much for the one-third of Dutch adults who smoke cigarettes. Bars and restaurants went smoke-free without much problem. ...more

November 1, 2009

For years federal officials have acknowledged that some components of marijuana provide relief to patients undergoing treatment for serious illnesses, yet the government's policy has consistently been to prosecute those who distribute or smoke it for medical reasons. ...more

October 26, 2009

Dan Rooney is in town this week, along with what might be the most successful professional football franchise in recent years. ...more

January 30, 2009

Diane Shackle found it gut-wrenching to walk away from a mortgage she took out in times that were better for both her and the U.S. economy. ...more

December 20, 2008

State laws meant to keep teens out of indoor tanning booths haven't made a dent, a new study has found, disappointing doctors hoping to reduce deadly skin cancers. ...more

December 8, 2008

Authorities count hundreds of Amber Alert cases across the country as success stories when they start explaining why the media-friendly and politically popular bulletins are so important. ...more

November 21, 2008

I hear there are new state laws concerning condominium associations? Do you have any information on the changes? ...more

October 26, 2008

Opponents of an amendment that would put a definition of marriage in the Florida Constitution are filing a complaint with the state, saying supporters have hidden campaign donations and are improperly running television ads ahead of the Nov. 4 election. ...more

October 21, 2008

Candidate Fliers Show Up In School Mailboxes PORT RICHEY Fliers supporting sheriff's candidate Kim Bogart turned up Wednesday morning in employee mailboxes at Chasco Middle School, which school officials say is a violation of school policy and state law. Principal Christine Wolff said she had the fliers pulled from the mailboxes when the situation was brought to her attention. Wolff said she doesn't know who was responsible. Assistant Superintendent Renalia DuBose cited two state laws and a school board policy that govern political activities of employees at schools. One law prohibits government employees from participating in political campaigns while on duty. The other law prohibits candidates from using the services of government employees during working hours. ...more

September 25, 2008