except that his supporters started the Abraham Lincoln story even before he won the election. He went so far with this myth as to use the Lincoln Bible for the swearing-in ceremony. ...more

March 6, 2009

It's official: Michelle Obama is the first lady of American fashion, appearing on the cover of the March issue of Vogue. ...more

February 10, 2009

The Mall in Washington, D.C., was an amazing sight Tuesday. Millions of people crammed together, some hopelessly far away from President Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony and inaugural speech. But they didn't care; those who attended were there to be a part of history, and to hope for better times in our country. ...more

January 21, 2009

Like the million or so on the National Mall and the tens of millions more riveted to television monitors across the country, the patriots of Pasco Middle School applauded and cheered the inauguration of Barack H. Obama on Tuesday. ...more

January 21, 2009

On a day when symbolism dominates our national scene, Bob Gilder's sign is back up at the elections office on Falkenburg Road. ...more

January 20, 2009

Presidential inaugurations always have brought excitement, hope and celebration for the victors, dismay and disgruntlement for those who wanted the other guy. ...more

January 18, 2009

Neither rain nor cold nor massive crowds will keep them away from Washington, D.C. next week. ...more

January 17, 2009

What does a teenager from Tampa wear to an inaugural ball? It didn't take long for Kristina Sutor to come up with something. She quickly settled on a royal-blue halter-top evening gown Thursday as she and five other teens from the Jim Walter Interbay Boys & Girls Club shopped for a D.C.-worthy wardrobe at Macy's at WestShore Plaza. ...more

January 16, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist will be among Florida public officials headed to the nation's capital to attend Barack Obama's inauguration Jan. 20. ...more

January 10, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist will be among Florida public officials headed to the nation's Capital to attend Barack Obama's inauguration Jan. 20. Who will pay for the travel, lodging and other costs rung up by Republican Crist and state staffers accompanying him? ...more

January 9, 2009