The bad economic news just keeps getting worse. Last year, Florida legislators learned the state would lose about $1 billion in revenue. Before they could act on that news, it turned out the state had actually lost $2 billion. ...more

December 5, 2008

It happens in every election; the candidates spend eye-popping amounts of money to get in - or remain in - an office that pays a relatively small salary. ...more

November 23, 2008

After a race that was occasionally punishing but ultimately rewarding, incumbent Sheriff Susan Benton won her bid for a second term. ...more

November 5, 2008

Those who rent the Sebring Civic Center and serve alcohol will now be required to pay an extra deposit. ...more

October 27, 2008

Democrat Elton Gissendanner said a major focus of his race against two-term Republican incumbent Denise Grimsley for the District 77 state representative's seat is redeeming politics from the heavy influence of lobbyists and special interests. ...more

September 29, 2008

It's said that a society is measured by how it treats its weakest members. If that's the case, Florida falls short. That's because the state has cut funding, and also mishandled funding, for disabled Floridians and their families. ...more

September 28, 2008

Christina O'Neill's sister, Debbie, gets speech therapy from the state. And for the first time in her life, she's earning a paycheck. ...more

September 27, 2008

So far, State Sen. J.D. Alexander has raised $337,000 against Scott Thompson, who has yet to gather $10,000. ...more

August 25, 2008

A pair of Florida state representatives noticed that Amber Alerts help find missing kids and wanted to in turn aid missing senior citizens. ...more

August 2, 2008

After four years in the Florida House of Representatives, Republican Denise Grimsley has plenty of specifics on the top issues she would pursue if she's re-elected to a third two-year term. ...more

July 21, 2008