How will Florida be judged in the battle against climate change? For many, that will hinge on our state regulators and legislators. ...more

October 31, 2008

The Lake Denton Committee voted 4-1 to close public access to one of our county's nicest lakes. County lake officials said they will fight closing public access when they make their case to county commissioners before an ultimate decision is made. We hope the lake officials are successful. ...more

September 4, 2008

I know from personal experience how difficult Social Security's disability process can be. When my father was 52, he suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage caused by a rare form of brain cancer. As I took care of the application for him, it opened my eyes to the complicated rules associated with our disability programs. ...more

February 17, 2008

When it comes to our public schools, accountability is mandatory. That's why we have the FCAT here in Florida and the No Child Left Behind Act at the federal level. ...more

September 16, 2007

Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney voiced confidence Tuesday that the airplane maker will be able to deliver the first 787 on time in May but acknowledged there is now no margin for error in order to keep to that schedule. ...more

September 12, 2007