In a heated race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, Gov. Charlie Crist keeps moving away from his support of President Barack Obama's stimulus package that the governor called "fantastic" and "remarkable" when lobbying for its passage. ...more

November 6, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist is saying he did not endorse the $787 billion federal stimulus bill, a statement that might confuse some voters. ...more

November 5, 2009

Child abductions I am absolutely horrified by the number of children being abducted in Florida. ...more

October 22, 2009

Stop the government takeover of health care. I think we can all agree that the system needs some serious reforms. I do not believe government control or intervention is the proper method to correct the system. Putting politics and government bureaucrats in charge of my health care is a bad idea. ...more

June 25, 2009

Regarding the Sen. Mike Bennett builder or growth bill passed by the Legislature but opposed by all four senators representing the Tampa area and its suburbs, along with Polk County Sen. Paula Dockery: ...more

May 22, 2009

A state senator says he has had it with the taxpayer-supported agency that promotes tourism in Florida. ...more

May 12, 2009

You have been placed in a position of power by people who trust you. You have sworn to do what is best and in the best interest of the people. "To whom much is given, much will be expected." Your actions today may not reflect on you tomorrow but some day they will. We need someone we can trust in government. Is that you?" ...more

April 4, 2009

Wind Protection Needed A new law that was effective Jan. 1 requires homeowners to install wind protection for windows and doors if they are insured with Citizens for a value of $750,000 or more and live within the wind-borne debris zone. ...more

April 2, 2009

'Empty Chair' Charlie Misses Work Often In 2006, Charlie Crist ran for governor on a populist platform, pledging to be the "People's Governor," offering glimpses off a bright future for Florida on the horizon. ...more

April 2, 2009

After Bob Germaine was elected Highlands County Clerk of Courts, he retired in December from his old job, senior director of court services. For the rest of his life, he'll get a check from the Florida Retirement System. ...more

April 2, 2009