Early voting in Hillsborough County is over but elections offices will be open from 1-5 p.m. for voters to pick up and fill out absentee ballots. ...more

November 2, 2008

Early voting is hectic in every state where the practice is allowed. Highlands County is no exception. It's impressive to see so many people taking time out of their day to cast a ballot for what might be the most important presidential vote in modern history. We hope that trend continues through Election Day on Tuesday. ...more

November 2, 2008

Joan Atkins of Palm Harbor doesn't want America to go the way of Euro-socialism. ...more

November 1, 2008

Want to vote early? Today is your last chance. The county's two polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to accommodate voters. ...more

November 1, 2008

Josh Santos will miss being able to vote in this election by one day, but he will be at the polls. ...more

November 1, 2008

As the economic wreckage piles dangerously higher, the Federal Reserve is prepared to ratchet down interest rates - perhaps to their lowest point in more than four years - with the hope of relieving some of the pain felt by many Americans. ...more

October 27, 2008

Last January, I wrote a column predicting that the suggested Spring Hill Fire Rescue merger "would be too hot for commissioners to handle." ...more

October 26, 2008

It is easy to be cynical. After all, when you reach retirement age as I have, you have experienced disappointment, unfairness and many obstacles that make you forget just how important it is to stay focused and continue to do the right things to make the world a better place for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren. ...more

October 26, 2008

Barack Obama, briefly a grandson instead of a candidate, spent some quiet family time Friday with the ailing woman who helped raise him, while reporters, guards and gawkers waited outside her apartment building. ...more

October 25, 2008

As candidates sprint toward Election Day, a group of hopefuls stopped here last week to face the people. "We wanted to give people the opportunity to ask the candidates direct questions," said Marcella O'Steen, president of the Balm Civic Association, who served as moderator for the forum, which drew more than 70 people. ...more

October 24, 2008