ORLANDO As expected, arguments about conservative credentials created the most fireworks in a debate among Republican presidential primary candidates Sunday night, but disagreements about education, health care and entitlement programs generated the most substance. ...more

October 22, 2007

There has never been a Democratic national chairman with as much first-hand knowledge about running for president as Howard Dean. ...more

October 21, 2007

Mayor Dan Tipton is expected to join a crowded field of candidates running for county clerk of the circuit court in next year's general elections. ...more

October 18, 2007

Ballots for baseball's major awards are due in before the first postseason game begins a week from Wednesday. As the clock ticks down, Rays manager Joe Maddon trotted out his stump speech for Delmon Young's Rookie of the Year candidacy following Sunday's game. ...more

September 24, 2007

The Florida Board of Education today will interview seven finalists for state education commissioner, including someone whose candidacy raises a red flag. ...more

September 17, 2007

AVON PARK — The race for Avon Park's city council and mayoral seats already has gotten testy, but not because of any differences between the candidates. ...more

September 12, 2007