A House panel rejected a request Thursday from former Speaker Ray Sansom that it suspend its investigation into his conduct while criminal charges against him are still pending. ...more

November 6, 2009

I am happy and quite frankly relieved regarding the results of the sheriff's race in Highlands County. Such negativity should not have had a place in this election, yet that is what was most definitely portrayed by the Grimming political campaign. ...more

November 8, 2008

An Oct. 26 letter to the editor by Jim Mastro omits one very important factor; his dissertation is theoretical and has no substance in our realistic society with the greed mentality recently displayed over the last eight years. ...more

November 4, 2008

A 1999 Merck & Co. study of its since-withdrawn painkiller Vioxx, touted to participating doctors and patients as meant to show whether Vioxx caused fewer stomach problems than another drug, was primarily a stealth marketing strategy, researchers report. ...more

August 19, 2008

Although honoring veterans and our military is a thoughtful and appropriate thing to do anytime, Memorial Day is the one time of year set aside to honor those who have paid the ultimate price for service: Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who gave their life while serving in the United States military. ...more

May 30, 2008

With Christmas approaching fast, the next couple of weeks will bring the seasonal decorations and sights that shine every year. Among the green and red lights, the eggnog and the menorah, another seasonal spectacle will emerge. ...more

December 22, 2007