A Wise Choice Regarding "McCain Is Our Man" (Commentary, Jan. 13): Congratulations on your wise presidential primary endorsements! ...more

January 19, 2008

I'd been hesitant to comment on Sue Quigley's article because I've said these things in past letters, but after checking I realize most of those letters were never printed. ...more

January 2, 2008

The man named by Pakistani officials as the chief organizer of Benazir Bhutto's assassination is a widely feared tribal commander at the vanguard of efforts by extremist groups to draw Pakistan deeper into their insurgent campaign. ...more

December 30, 2007

Sheriff's Helicopter Serves Vital Function In response to the letter to the editor on Dec. 13 entitled, "Helicopter Policy Up In The Air," I do not know if the sheriff dispatches the helicopters unnecessarily; but many years ago, a young woman was taken from a Hernando County convenience store to the wetland woods west of U.S. 19, tied to a tree, assaulted and killed. ...more

December 20, 2007

An old cow thought to have been attacked by dogs was shot - 11 times - to end its suffering. ...more

December 18, 2007

An old cow chewed up by the neighbor's dogs was shot to end its suffering — 11 times. ...more

December 17, 2007

New research shows America's wine consumption is skyrocketing, giving European countries a run for their money. ...more

December 15, 2007

New research shows America's wine consumption is skyrocketing, giving European countries a run for their money. ...more

December 14, 2007

Don't you hate these election times of stress when you can't believe anybody, whether a trusted official or someone with high hopes of higher places? Reading the cherished columns in Sunday's papers would leave you wondering just who is telling the truth and who is electioneering! Two writers state the country is going to pot in a handbasket if we keep on with the "now" regime. A couple of wordy culprits think all's fine and all we need is common sense and some fine-tuning. So far, we can't help but observe that we still do have a republic here and we are a long ways from becoming a kingdom or a Muslim nation. This country will survive no matter who raises the most money or is elected in the driver's seat, but God help the man or woman who says we need to wear long gowns and face the East. Predictions ... The so-called war will continue regardless of whom is elected, because our responsibilities run too deep. ...more

December 5, 2007

Those lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing might want to consider the downside of the holidays: Heart attack season has arrived. ...more

December 4, 2007