Stu Cassell is 5 feet 5 inches tall, and once made a living cracking jokes about his height. A standup comedian needs to poke fun at someone, and Cassell's deadpan humor in the self-deprecating style of Woody Allen got him many gigs and giggles across the country. At one point he even began to headline comedy shows. ...more

December 14, 2009

Citrus County state Sen. Charlie Dean has figured out a way to be a bully but grandstand it as a way to save taxpayer money. What a queasy guy, but hey, just sell it as cheaper and a lot of folks who it actually will hurt will nod and support him. ...more

December 13, 2009

A reality show about Michael Jackson's four brothers debuts on A&E Sunday night. ...more

December 11, 2009

President Barack Obama outlined a response to the nation's intensifying job crisis Tuesday that encourages businesses to hire new workers by easing the flow of credit and implementing a series of tax cuts, but that leaves important details - including the plan's cost - to be hashed out by Congress. ...more

December 9, 2009

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