Floridians still need property tax relief. We need property tax collections to reset to the level of the year 2000 and drop like a rock. You can help by asking the legislative leadership to quickly pass the 1.35 percent property tax cap. You can ensure the voters can have quick relief by asking that they place it on the ballot for a special election in 2009. ...more

March 20, 2009

A first will take place on Friday, March 13: The observance of K-9 Veterans Day. ...more

March 8, 2009

prepared remarks of president barack obama in fort myers, fl. ...more

February 10, 2009

The last few days there have been numerous letters to the editor in Highlands Today and also The Tampa Tribune regarding the State Farm Insurance abandonment of the state of Florida homeowners insurance. I wonder why I haven't seen anything about the 25 percent increase awarded to Progress Energy which took effect on Jan.1? This outrageous increase hits us during one of the country's worst economic recessions in recent memory. I have written letters to Governor Crist and our local Rep. Denise Grimsley trying to get them to rescind or even delay this increase. The governor forwarded my letter to the Public Service Commission and I received a letter from them outlining the reasons why the increase to Progress Energy was awarded. They tell me that one of their reasons was the increase in the cost of fuel and another was the building of a nuclear power plant. ...more

February 6, 2009

Few of you may be aware of Gov. Crist's support for the Community Care for the Elderly Program and for restoring cuts made to this program. This program provides vital quality cost-efficient services for the elders. We want the ability to remain in our homes as we age. A few timely services provided by the community can prevent or delay much costlier nursing home care. So I, on behalf of all senior citizens or care givers, recognize Governor Crist's withholding his approval and voting against the cuts. This is a major victory for all and a big thanks to the governor. ...more

January 31, 2009

Amid state budget woes, a declining housing market, concerns about property taxes and insurance, and the worst jobless rate Florida has seen since 1994, Gov. Charlie Crist remains highly popular. ...more

November 19, 2008

T-minus 29 days and counting. Florida's social event of the year hits the Tampa Bay area the evening of Dec. 12, when Gov. Charlie Crist ties the knot with fiancee Carole Rome in St. Petersburg. ...more

November 13, 2008

Florida's social event of the year hits the Tampa Bay area the evening of Dec. 12, when Gov. Charlie Crist ties the knot with fiancée Carole Rome in St. Petersburg. ...more

November 12, 2008

STARKE - Florida is planning to carry out its 65th execution since the U.S. Supreme Court restored the state's death penalty in 1976. ...more

September 21, 2008

According to the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, construction jobs have taken the biggest hit in the past year. ...more

August 20, 2008