The brain-boiling heat from now through September will keep a lot of anglers from going out on the water. But for those who don't mind getting right down there with the fish, it's possible to stay cool and comfortable - and maybe catch more than if you were in a boat. ...more

July 4, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. - Walt Disney World believes it is exempt from a new state law that allows Florida residents to keep firearms in their vehicles while at work. ...more

July 3, 2008

It seemed a slight to Floridians when the University of South Florida trustees recently lowered tuition rates for out-of-state graduate students while increasing tuition for state students. ...more

July 1, 2008

new Sunpass Sticker comes out tuesday ...more

June 30, 2008

You can't live in Florida without hearing about hurricanes. Conversations are filled with details about the ones that skirted by, the ones that hit and the damage caused. ...more

June 29, 2008

Here we go again: Yet another scare over contaminated produce. I noticed the latest food recall during a quick jaunt to the supermarket. I was shocked to see nearly all the fresh tomatoes were gone. At first, I thought there was an outrageous sale. But it only took a few seconds to remember last year's nationwide fresh spinach recall and the barren shelves it left behind. ...more

June 21, 2008

A nationwide crackdown on mortgage fraud that began in March has ensnared 18 Florida residents, whose charges were announced by federal authorities Thursday. ...more

June 20, 2008

Christine Phillips Kiefer has strong opinions when it comes to children's health. ...more

June 14, 2008

A local attraction for fun and sun became an epicenter of hurricane information Saturday. ...more

June 1, 2008

A lawsuit challenging a new constitutional amendment that lets homeowners take property tax breaks with them when they move should be dismissed, state and local government attorneys told a judge Thursday. ...more

May 30, 2008