Lost sovereignty Editor: It is my understanding that President Barack Obama will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December. I have read that the president will sign a treaty without seeking a two-thirds ratification of the treaty by the Senate, or any other type of Congressional approval. I read that most of the world will sign it. It is my understanding that this treaty will bring the United States into a position of submission to the rest of the world and bring us more than ever under the control of the U.N. ...more

October 27, 2009

Progress Energy Florida has delayed a rate increase meant to help pay for construction of a nuclear power plant not long after it sets an all-time high for peak demand. ...more

February 18, 2009

Homeowner Michael Martin says a 25 percent increase in his Progress Energy bills will hit him hard. He says the electricity bill for his 1,500-square-foot home could increase $75 to $150 a month, depending on how much he uses. ...more

February 5, 2009

The county has released a "top 10" list of projects it believes has the best shot at qualifying for some of the billions earmarked for President Obama's economic stimulus package. ...more

January 31, 2009

In November, Progress Energy Florida customers were shocked to learn they would be paying nearly 25 percent more on electric bills come January. ...more

December 15, 2008

In November, Progress Energy Florida customers were shocked to learn they would be paying nearly 25 percent more on electric bills come January. ...more

December 13, 2008

LAKE PLACID – Developer Greg Arnone has one project on hold but is moving ahead with another development on Lake Sirena in Lake Placid. Arnone said ground will be broken on The Shore Club on Lake Sirena, a gated family community to be built on 71 acres of land next to Lake Placid High School, in three to four months. A couple of model homes should be constructed by Thanksgiving. The Shore Club will include 166 cottage and 40 lakeside single-family homes, of which 19 are directly on the lake. ...more

February 10, 2008