In a brief response to Bill Youngman and anyone considering a yes vote on Amendment Two: Yes, I am a gay man who currently gets no financial or social legal benefits from my union with my partner of 27 years and I am fine with that. But in your defense, Mr. Youngman, the thought of marriage makes me sick and only brings up historically negative connotations such as divorce, spousal mental and physical abuse, drug and alcohol addictions, dead-beat dads, mothers working three jobs or relying on the government to support them. I believe only a very small portion of the gay community wants a home like their friends and neighbors. Yes, judges can overturn current laws, but like California, then Florida residents can vote and decide a less divisive amendment. ...more

October 24, 2008

A 37-year-old Port Richey woman was charged Friday with child abuse, drug possession and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit after she lit up a marijuana cigarette outside a grocery store, police said. ...more

August 3, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY A 37-year-old Port Richey woman was charged Friday with child abuse, drug possession and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit after she left two children in a car outside a grocery store. ...more

August 2, 2008