Our congresswoman, U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, R-Brooksville, continues to show her lack of concern ...more

November 11, 2009

I found Randy Ludacer's letter vilifying our Southern heritage particularly distasteful and full of the kind of politically correct hatred that today is poisoning our traditional values. Southern heritage is as much about love of our families and our God as it is about displaying the Stars and Bars as a reminder of that heritage. ...more

July 15, 2009

It doesn't look like much yet, but there's something growing out in front of Peace Hall, on an irregular shaped patch of ground defined by a rail fence. Inside the fenced-in area, hand-painted signs identify the sprigs already emerging from the ground in places and proclaim what the still-bare patches of dirt will soon yield. If all goes as planned, nearly two-dozen varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs will soon grow in the tight little space across the street from Sims Park. ...more

March 4, 2009

Cars were streaming out of the dusty grounds of the Florida Frontiersmen in Homeland when first-time visitor Bobbi Dugas of Brandon arrived Jan. 23 at the 2009 Alafia River Rendezvous, a pre-1840s re-enactment. ...more

February 25, 2009

Senate Republicans circulated a sweeping plan to drive down the cost of mortgages by expanding the federal government's role in the industry, officials said Monday night as debate opened on an economic stimulus bill at the top of President Barack Obama's agenda. ...more

February 2, 2009

There were the usual sights Saturday at the annual Brooksville Raid. ...more

January 18, 2009

The Brooksville Raid, a Civil War re-enactment, will be at the Sand Hill Boy Scout Reservation this weekend. ...more

January 15, 2009

A $14 billion rescue package for the nation's imperiled auto industry passed 237-170 in the House Wednesday night, but the emergency bailout was still in jeopardy from Republicans who were setting out roadblocks in the Senate. ...more

December 11, 2008

The Rev. Charles "Chuck" Richard lives with a sense of urgency and purpose, as if life is far too important to waste on half measures. ...more

October 1, 2008

Business Briefs ...more

September 1, 2008