During President Obama's campaign, I recall seeing an interview clip of a woman who attended one of his rallies. When asked why she was voting for Obama, she responded, "Obama is going to pay my mortgage and put gas in my tank." ...more

August 6, 2009

Consumer Confidence Tanks Confidence in the economy hit a record low in February as job were lost and retirement accounts shrank. ...more

February 25, 2009

TALLAHASSEE (AP) - As the economy tanks, the number of families relying on food stamps for their next meal is rising nationally. Florida has seen the biggest jump, with a 29 percent increase. ...more

February 20, 2009

As the economy tanks, the number of families relying on food stamps for their next meal is rising nationally. Florida has seen the biggest jump, with a 29 percent increase. ...more

February 19, 2009

The head of General Motors said that at least five plants will close, even with the bail-out money. ...more

January 3, 2009

Through a spokesman, the pirates who hijacked an arms-laden Ukrainian tanker off Somalia issued an ultimatum Friday and threatened to destroy the ship if no ransom is paid. ...more

October 11, 2008

Every year on the Fourth of July, I promise myself that I will not be a grill hog. I will peel myself away and let someone else do the grilling. And every year I am proven a liar. ...more

July 9, 2008

DUNEDIN -- Dunedin, Tarpon Springs and Pinellas County called on residents to drastically limit use of reclaimed water to irrigate lawns so there is enough for everyone until the recent drought is but a memory. ...more

June 11, 2008

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a fuel robbery that happened Saturday. ...more

June 5, 2008

Harry Serfes of New Port Richey says U.S. should not be long-term occupier in Iraq. ...more

September 4, 2007