The only thing more distressing than the increasingly darkening state budget picture in Tallahassee is the utter lack of leadership and problem-solving skills being shown by Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Legislature. ...more

December 10, 2008 |

Attorney General Bill McCollum and Department of Elder Affairs Secretary E. Douglas Beach issued a consumer advisory urging senior citizens and their loved ones to think twice before taking advantage of so-called financial planning seminars or estate preservation workshops that use a "free lunch" to lure seniors to attend. ...more

December 7, 2008 |

Cheryl Marsden spent much of her first day on the job as Hernando County's human resources director making the rounds of county government. ...more

November 13, 2008 |

James Adkins says if he doesn't win a county commission seat this time, he's hanging up his political aspirations for good. ...more

October 19, 2008 |

Dishing out advice on financial staples in times of crisis used to involve three servings: precious metals, U.S. Treasury bills and real estate. ...more

September 30, 2008 |

Back in February, Budget Director George Zoettlein raised a few eyebrows when he took a five-day vacation from his duties. ...more

September 21, 2008 |

Taxpayers nicked big-time for cash-out program. ...more

September 3, 2008 |

Sen. John Edwards was the poster boy for the "nice guy next door." ...more

August 22, 2008 |

The young investment whiz locked her eyes on the computer screen and calmly clicked the "buy" button for 100 shares of Gizmo Tech. ...more

August 10, 2008 |

Longing For Florida Another gloomy, miserable day on the southern shore of New England influences my desire to be home in the warmth and blue skies of Florida. ...more

June 11, 2008 |