I can just see it now, an extravaganza President Barack Obama, accompanied by Mrs. Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Barney Frank in the opening chorus of "Hail, hail, the gang's all here," special arrangement by the Democratic Congress singing "Happy days are here again!" ...more

January 29, 2009

Hey Bob Goldsmith, referencing your "kudos" to the other entrants in the ongoing war of words, might I try to make some peace and clarify a couple of things? ...more

December 11, 2008

Kudos to Bob Kurabieski, Bob Munsell and John Booth for putting that person in his place; I am not sure where Mr. Gillis' place is, but I know where I would put him. Mr. Gillis, I have read some of your garbage over the years, always controversial and full of rumors, half truths, innuendos, and downright lies. ...more

December 8, 2008

With Congress considering a new spending package to get the economy moving, think tanks and lawmakers are tossing out stimulus proposals faster than their aides can pump out news releases. Here are some outside-the-Beltway ideas to supercharge the nation's economy. ...more

November 4, 2008

The past few days have been a nightmare for Natalie Giambarberee, and none of it feels real, she said. Alicia Chomic, her best friend for 10 years, was a happy person who went to the beach and shopping with her and always helped lift her spirits. But on Friday morning, the body of Chomic, 23, was found in a bedroom with the bodies of Chomic's sons, Anthony Michael Lietz Jr., 15 months; Damian Michael Lietz, 2; and Thomas Anthony Goldsmith Jr., 4. ...more

November 3, 2008

Greg Maslowski called 911 and told them to come quick. He had just found his stepdaughter and her three boys, all younger than 4, dead about 10 a.m. today. ...more

November 1, 2008

A mother in early her 20s and her three young boys, all younger than 4, were found dead by a family member about 10 a.m. today at 4983 E. Stoer Lane in Floral City. ...more

October 31, 2008

Florida State will enter its Oct. 18 hearing before the NCAA Committee on Infractions with two key allegations to address from the academic-misconduct case that involved 61 student-athletes and an online music course. ...more

September 13, 2008

David Bennett had lived and breathed jewelry for most of his professional life, but he was a salesman, not a craftsman. ...more

December 10, 2007

Patience. Eventually our endless summer will have an end. Maybe by Wednesday. ...more

October 19, 2007