U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor told President Barack Obama in a letter this week that Florida needs the jobs and economic investments high-speed rail can provide more than any other state. ...more

January 7, 2010

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

$21 Weekly average paid to food stamp recipients $12 billion Additional amount a Harvard University study says the United States needs to spend on federal nutrition programs, primarily food stamps, to end hunger ...more

January 26, 2009

Katherine E. Wilhelm of Port Richey says the extra food stamps needy people receive each year quickly get knocked back down by the Social Security cost-of-living increase. ...more

January 24, 2009

Feeling nickel-and-dimed to death at the grocery store? ...more

October 4, 2008

Aid Level Is Adequate Regarding "Expand Food Stamps Aid" (Other Views, July 14): ...more

July 19, 2008