Buoyed by improved affordability, existing single-family home sales in Hernando County rose in September. ...more

November 2, 2008

With help from British star power, China concluded its debut as Olympic host Sunday after 16 days of near-flawless logistics and superlative athletic achievement - coexisting awkwardly with the government's wariness of dissent and free speech. ...more

August 24, 2008

The tomato scare may be over, but it has taken a toll: It's cost the industry an estimated $100 million and left millions of people with a new wariness about the safety of everyday foods. ...more

July 19, 2008

Three coyote attacks on leashed dogs walking next to their owners in Lee County in recent weeks shocked many Floridians, who had no idea the wild canines lived anywhere outside Texas. But in fact, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, coyotes are now common in every county in Florida. ...more

May 25, 2008

The environment is again an important election issue. Some candidates have claimed religious support for their views, but there is no single "Christian" perspective on the environment. It is a question of fact and prudence, not theology. ...more

January 29, 2008