The leadership styles of five local African-Americans are as diverse as their backgrounds. ...more

February 14, 2009

Carol Carter, who last week resigned her office in the Hillsborough County Republican Party over an e-mail some considered racially offensive, is seeking to rescind her resignation and keep her post. ...more

February 11, 2009

Hernando County Commissioner Rose Rocco pre-qualified with the county supervisor of elections office Friday to run again in 2010. ...more

February 9, 2009

Find The Money In reading "Johnson Overspent By $940,000," (Feb. 4), it raised two questions. I spent over 10 years as a federal funds custodian while in the military. The only way to lose money is through "petty" cash, which most organizations limit and control wisely. ...more

February 8, 2009

Last month, the cash-strapped Pinellas School District decided to close or consolidate a number of elementary and middle schools. Sheriff Jim Coats announced this week a reorganization under which, he said, the Sheriff's Office could "serve citizens as efficiently as possible given the present and future budget challenges." ...more

February 7, 2009

Former state Rep. Ken Littlefield on Thursday announced plans to challenge Pasco County Commissioner Pat Mulieri next year. ...more

February 6, 2009

Former state representative Ken Littlefield is running for the Pasco County Commission. ...more

February 5, 2009

Buddy Johnson has proven to be one of Jeb Bush's biggest mistakes. ...more

February 5, 2009

David Penoyer picked up 31 votes during an unofficial recount Thursday, but not enough to win a seat on the Temple Terrace City Council. ...more

January 30, 2009

David Penoyer picked up 31 votes during an unofficial recount today, but not enough to win a seat on the Temple Terrace City Council. Penoyer fell short by 53 votes to overtake Mary Jane Neale, who was elected to the board in November. The 36-year-old environmental engineer said he doesn't plan to pursue any further action to challenge the outcome of the race. ...more

January 29, 2009