American voters took a stunning historical step Tuesday, electing Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois the nation's first black president - an event few adults would have said two years ago that they expected to see in their lifetimes. ...more

November 5, 2008

9:01 p.m. The apparent passage of Florida's marriage amendment drew big cheers from Republicans at the Florida GOP's watch party in St. Petersburg. ...more

November 4, 2008

Questions to ponder while watching the election coverage tonight: ...more

November 4, 2008

Amtrak ridership continues to increase nationwide and on the Silver Star through Tampa as travelers seek alternatives to paying costly gasoline prices. ...more

November 3, 2008

Early voting is hectic in every state where the practice is allowed. Highlands County is no exception. It's impressive to see so many people taking time out of their day to cast a ballot for what might be the most important presidential vote in modern history. We hope that trend continues through Election Day on Tuesday. ...more

November 2, 2008

Socialist Brian Moore slated to appear on The Colbert Report. ...more

October 28, 2008

Brian Moore, the presidential candidate from Spring Hill out to prove that socialism isn't a dirty word, is slated today to face what could prove to be his toughest interviewer yet: Comedy's Central's Stephen Colbert. ...more

October 28, 2008

Sarah Palin drew a crowd in downtown Tampa on Sunday that didn't look or act as if its side was the underdog in the presidential race, and she assured them Sen. John McCain can still win. ...more

October 27, 2008

Calling Florida a key state that Sen. John McCain needs if he is to become the next president, Sen. Joe Lieberman visited Tampa today to speak with voters and drum up support for the Republican ticket. ...more

October 26, 2008

The Anchorage Daily News, Alaska's largest newspaper, has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president. ...more

October 26, 2008