Facebook is trying its hand at democracy. ...more

February 27, 2009

A vote could come today to remake part of the Selmon Crosstown Expressway into the region's newest bike trail, at least on occasion. ...more

February 23, 2009

Turns out a single vote can make a difference. That's the lesson learned from a weekend recount in Palm Beach's hotly contested mayoral race. Incumbent Jack McDonald had 1,590 votes to 1,589 for Gerry Goldsmith. Barring a lawsuit challenging the results, McDonald keeps the office. ...more

February 23, 2009

Alan Waishkey of Port Richey reacts to the federal economic stimulus bill by saying "nothing is free." ...more

February 18, 2009

Congress has now decided to give people four more months to prepare for the upcoming transition from analog to digital TV broadcasting. ...more

February 4, 2009

A lawsuit has been filed against the Knoll-Century Hill Homeowner's Association in reference to a special assessment imposed on its members. ...more

February 3, 2009

Rosemary Vieira of Palm Harbor says the Pinellas School District needs to be audited after School Board votes to close schools because of falling tax revenue. ...more

January 31, 2009

The interim leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, seen as a modernizer who could seek a historic reconciliation with the Vatican and more autonomy from the state, was overwhelmingly elected patriarch Tuesday. ...more

January 28, 2009

An ethics complaint was filed on Friday against Highlands County Commissioner Guy Maxcy claiming he violated state ethics laws by voting on issues relating to AtlanticBlue and Blue Head Ranch. ...more

January 25, 2009

The proxy votes were still being validated, counted and finalized at press time Friday at the Sun 'n Lake of Sebring Improvement District's Community Center for its landowner election. ...more

January 23, 2009