Some early economic indicators show that job losses are slowing and even turning around. That's great news and it can't happen fast enough. With the exception of national security, job creation is our country's top priority. ...more

December 6, 2009

A string of recent news stories centered on traffic, pedestrians and senior citizens got me to thinking about my long-departed grandmother. ...more

November 25, 2009

A string of recent news stories centered on traffic, pedestrians and senior citizens got me to thinking about my long-departed grandmother. ...more

November 25, 2009

Howard Flota is a pastor for many - both parishioners and denominations. ...more

November 23, 2009

Dusty Franz will spend the next two weeks speeding down the shoulders and sidewalks of central Florida's roadways at five miles an hour. ...more

November 7, 2009

The public agrees that we need a responsible, independent, ethical and competent Florida Public Service Commission. You know it. I know it. The governor and Cabinet know it. The Legislature knows it. ...more

November 1, 2009

Jan Slater's family life has changed drastically since she was hired as executive director of the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce in 2006. ...more

October 28, 2009

Scott Settlemire stood amid hundreds of cars at the 2010-Model Tampa Bay International Auto Show and wondered, for a moment, what it would be like if one vehicle fit all needs. ...more

October 24, 2009

Pasco County's public bus riders could pay more for that service as of Nov. 1. A proposed increase in bus fares will be on the agenda Tuesday when county commissioners meet at the West Pasco Government Center. The meeting starts at 10 am. ...more

October 19, 2009

Every year, 20,000 rubber ducks race down the Hillsborough River to help end hunger in this area. ...more

October 14, 2009