My wife and I moved to Florida from Connecticut in July 2005. While living in Connecticut, I worked for almost 30 years at the home office of one of the country's largest multiline insurance companies. ...more

February 7, 2009

A top official of the Federal Emergency Management Agency admits that the agency was sluggish in its response to Texans affected by Hurricane Ike's devastation, according to a published report. ...more

November 2, 2008

Hurricane Ike's deadly rampage through the Caribbean added to the mudslides and misery in Haiti before slamming into Cuba on Monday. ...more

September 9, 2008

John McCain and Republicans on Sunday significantly toned down their big presidential nominating bash here, a week normally characterized by silly political hats, feisty partisan rhetoric and celebration. ...more

September 1, 2008

As Hurricane Gustav barrels toward the central Gulf Coast and evacuees flee south Louisiana and south Mississippi, The Salvation Army has responded to meet the physical and spiritual needs of evacuees and bus drivers. ...more

August 31, 2008

Severe weather howled through much of the nation Sunday, producing damaging tornadoes in the South that injured nearly 30 people and treating winter-weary parts of the Midwest to freezing rain, snow and flooding. ...more

February 18, 2008

How many trailers are involved? The Federal Emergency Management Agency says 25,162 trailers are occupied in Louisiana, 10,362 in Mississippi. The trailers were made by several companies. Some were made specially for FEMA. ...more

February 15, 2008

President Bush, dispensing hugs freely as he comforted tornado survivors Friday, acknowledged the "incredible sadness and worry" he saw in their eyes and said the nation stands ready to help. ...more

February 9, 2008

Barack Obama is the Democratic Party's best chance for change and today we recommend him for your consideration. ...more

January 11, 2008