In the days after the collapse of the state's $649 million deal with CSX Transportation, both supporters and opponents said the same thing: The goal of creating a commuter rail system in Florida is still alive. ...more

May 11, 2008

In a just world, the defeat in the Legislature of a questionable proposal to buy a CSX track for a commuter train in the Orlando area would not hurt independent efforts in the Tampa Bay area to build its own rail project. ...more

May 11, 2008

at least not yet. ...more

May 9, 2008

CSX Transportation's demand that Florida assume liability for any accidents on a proposed Orlando commuter line should be enough to scuttle the deal. ...more

February 19, 2008

Florida lawmakers and state Attorney General Bill McCollum this morning will discuss legislation designed to help child pornography victims. ...more

February 18, 2008

TAMPA - Florida lawmakers and state Attorney General Bill McCollum will discuss legislation Tuesday morning designed to help child pornography victims. ...more

February 18, 2008

Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum should scrutinize the cozy relationship between state transportation officials and the railroad industry that is being given hundreds of millions of dollars in state funds. ...more

January 25, 2008

The Legislative Delegation at the County Commission chamber last Friday, Jan. 18, was a testimony to the concerns our state representatives have for the citizens of Hernando County. Representatives Robert Schenk and Ron Schultz, and Senators Mike Fasano and Paula Dockery respectfully listened to the residents who had taken the time to attend the meeting. ...more

January 22, 2008

One by one, they took to the podium to make their pleas. ...more

January 18, 2008

The state lawmakers who represent Hernando County are coming to town Friday to hear the concerns and wish lists of their constituents. ...more

January 16, 2008