If the entire state and country voted as we did in Highlands County, John McCain would have been elected president on Nov. 4. Thank you to our volunteers for their hard work. Thank you to our citizens for your campaign donations. And thank you to the many Republican, Democrat and Independent voters who voted for John McCain. ...more

November 16, 2008

I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to our supporters during the sheriff's race. The work of dozens of loyal campaign supporters during the past year enabled us to conduct a very competitive and well organized campaign that focused on the important public safety issues facing our community both now and in the future. As a part of the campaign, my wife Karen and I have had the opportunity to attend scores of events during the past year where we have met literally thousands of Highlands County residents. We have been very impressed with the warm reception we have received, and in the interest that citizens have shown in the political process. I want to thank the thousands of voters who voted for me during the election, and I am truly honored and humbled by the trust you demonstrated in casting your vote. For our campaign workers, it has been a special privilege to work with you on our campaign, and I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the sacrifices and contributions you made during the campaign. To those who contributed to the campaign, and attended the various fund raising events, special thanks for your assistance, and the commitment you made in supporting the campaign. ...more

November 14, 2008

Editor's note: The following letter was sent to former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and is reprinted here at the author's request. ...more

November 13, 2008

I am happy and quite frankly relieved regarding the results of the sheriff's race in Highlands County. Such negativity should not have had a place in this election, yet that is what was most definitely portrayed by the Grimming political campaign. ...more

November 8, 2008

A U.S. Marshals fugitive task force nabbed two of Quebec's 10 most wanted fugitives today in Tampa, where they arrested a Canadian couple wanted in the slaying of their baby. ...more

November 7, 2008

Almost 200 U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq celebrated Tuesday's elections in a special way, being sworn in as U.S. citizens. ...more

November 5, 2008

Two words that describe character are integrity and reputation. In these political times, some may say that it is difficult to find a candidate with one, if not both, of these characteristics. It is with personal knowledge that I attribute these characteristics to Mr. Bob Germaine. ...more

October 25, 2008

Today I found a brochure from Mary Wilson in my mailbox. I was somewhat baffled because I have been driving around with a giant Bob Germaine For Clerk sign in the bed of my truck for several months now. I took a look at it and I was flabbergasted at the statement on the inside cover. ...more

October 25, 2008

The public will get a chance to see their candidates during a forum today hosted by the Greater Hernando County Chamber Government Affairs Committee. ...more

October 23, 2008

I am frightened. If we vote "yes," we keep Spring Hill Fire Rescue Board commissioners who put down Spring Hill citizens and rubber stamp the firefighter union requests. If we vote "no," the Spring Hill fire board will be dissolved and I, as a Spring Hill resident, can go before the Hernando County commissioners and be treated with respect and allowed to request oversight on the excessive spending of Spring Hill Fire Rescue District. ...more

October 22, 2008