and leaving money on the table - by balking at the new deal Gov. Charlie Crist reached with the Seminole Tribe of Florida to legalize increased gambling at seven casinos, including Tampa's Hard Rock. ...more

November 1, 2009

The Florida Supreme Court revised standard jury instructions for death penalty cases Thursday in ways the justices hope will reduce widespread confusion among jurors disclosed by an American Bar Association survey. ...more

October 31, 2009

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has waited 28 years for Paul Johnson's execution. It looks like he's going to have to wait a little longer. ...more

October 29, 2009

The state Supreme Court issued the stay of execution to investigate claims of prosecutorial misconduct. ...more

October 28, 2009

Juvenile and adult defendants entering the Highlands County Courthouse are treated the same when it comes to shackling - all wear them. ...more

October 25, 2009

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Florida House Speaker Larry Cretul says Seminole Indian gaming talks are at an impasse and he has asked a federal agency to intervene. ...more

October 21, 2009

Letters to the editor from the Oct. 21 West Pasco editions of The Suncoast News. ...more

October 21, 2009

The Florida Supreme Court has ordered the state to reimburse $70,000 to Hillsborough Circuit Judge Gregory Holder for his expenses in successfully defending himself against plagiarism charges. ...more

September 26, 2009

The Florida Supreme Court has ordered the state to reimburse $70,000 to Hillsborough Circuit Judge Gregory Holder for his expenses in successfully defending himself against plagiarism charges. ...more

September 25, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a new 20-year, $6.8 billion gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe, hours before tonight's deadline. ...more

August 31, 2009