Just six months ago, Gov. Charlie Crist seemed invincible. He was sitting on stratospheric job approval ratings, at least 68 percent. The leading Democratic contender for governor, Alex Sink, didn't want to challenge him if he ran for re-election. ...more

October 25, 2009

With the hours to the annual home invasion by the famed jolly elf having dwindled to a precious few, This Space offers as a public service to end the anticipation among the year's Pasco newsmakers just who can be expected to be treated generously, and who can expect stockings stuffed with coal and switches. ...more

December 24, 2008

Richard Nugent handily won a third term as the county's sheriff Tuesday, beating a write-in political rookie and a Democratic contender. ...more

November 5, 2008

Voters weren't that eager for change when it came to casting ballots for state legislators. Incumbents appeared to have swept the board based on early, unofficial returns. ...more

November 4, 2008

OUR OPINION ...more

November 1, 2008

Democrats lined up for a chance to unseat U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. Now the freshman Republican faces Democratic primary winner Bill Mitchell, a 61-year-old employment lawyer with an office in downtown Tampa and a home in Carrollwood. ...more

October 19, 2008

Hillsborough County Commission Chairman Ken Hagan is seeking re-election in the District 2 race. ...more

October 19, 2008

the legacy of write-in candidate John Taylor. ...more

October 19, 2008

After three terms in the Legislature, Kevin Ambler appears headed for an easy re-election in District 47, which covers much of northwestern Hillsborough County. ...more

October 19, 2008

Three-term state Rep. Ron Reagan faces newcomer Richard Jackson in a race for the District 67 seat that encompasses Apollo Beach, Ruskin and part of Sun City Center in south Hillsborough County. ...more

October 19, 2008