A Senate committee has approved opening the eastern Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas drilling within 10 miles to the Florida Panhandle and within 45 miles off the rest of the state's coastline. ...more

June 9, 2009

One of Gov. Charlie Crist's top priorities may be in trouble on the final day before lawmakers turn their focus on a budget agreement. ...more

May 1, 2009

Regarding "State Agency Slaps Public During Landfill Debacle" (Our Opinion, Dec. 19): ...more

December 26, 2008

Ray and Louise Dorn said they enjoy opening their monthly electric bill. ...more

December 1, 2008

WASHINGTON — Barack Obama made strides toward easing voters' concerns about his candidacy in Tuesday night's debate. John McCain, despite raising pointed questions about his rival's readiness, didn't create the game-changing moment he'll need between now and Election Day. ...more

October 7, 2008

Joan Atkins of Palm Harbor says John McCain is a leader, not just a war hero. ...more

September 27, 2008

We're coming up to fall, my favorite time of the year for two reasons: it's football season, and it's the season of opening up the house to enjoy the great weather. I love the way my energy bill goes down as we don't need to use heat or air conditioning this time of the year. Any general tips for improving indoor comfort in the coming months? ...more

September 25, 2008

John McCain recently tried to underscore his seriousness about pushing through a new energy policy, with a strong focus on more drilling for oil, by telling a motorcycle convention that Congress needed to come back from vacation immediately and do something about America's energy crisis. "Tell them to come back and get to work!" McCain bellowed. ...more

August 15, 2008

Max Risner of Hudson says United States should tap carbon fuel resources to break dependence on Middle Eastern sources. ...more

August 13, 2008

The nation's nuclear energy industry, all but stagnant for three decades, is quietly building toward a resurgence with more than two dozen new reactors on the drawing board in 15 states. ...more

June 17, 2008