SEBRING — Is Carl Cool thinking of challenging Barbara Stewart for county commissioner in District 1? He won't confirm the news tip, but asked three times on Thursday, he didn't deny it. "There are lots of rumors going around regarding people running for offices at this time of year, and all of them are unconfirmed at this time." But what about Cool? "I've not only heard that I was running, I've heard rumors about other people who might be running, and they are all unconfirmed as far as I know," Cool said. ...more

January 11, 2008

If you're bored by the soporific slate of U.S. presidential candidates, consider watching PBS' new documentary on Andrew Jackson. It proves that politicians don't have to be dull. ...more

January 1, 2008

Coming soon on new presidential dollar coins - Old Hickory, Old Kinderhook, Old Man Eloquent and the Last of the Cocked Hats. ...more

December 28, 2007

Advocates, administrators, presidents, animals and athletes. The community submitted diverse name suggestions for a new middle school in Citrus Park. The Hillsborough County school board is scheduled to vote on the name at its meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The district's policy is that schools should be named for outstanding citizens, geographic locations and people who have made significant contributions to education. ...more

October 31, 2007