When Congressman Tim Mahoney admitted two weeks ago he had paid a mistress not to talk about her affair with the freshman Democrat, then admitted to other extra-marital affairs, it was assumed his political goose was cooked. ...more

November 4, 2008

Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton said she considers flyers mailed recently by the Florida Police Benevolent Association in support of her opponent, Republican Ron Grimming, misleading. ...more

November 2, 2008

James Adkins says if he doesn't win a county commission seat this time, he's hanging up his political aspirations for good. ...more

October 19, 2008

Anderson, Guadagnino, Williams face off in Nov. 4 elections. ...more

October 14, 2008

In less than six weeks from today, local voters will go to the polls and elect the people they believe will best lead Hernando County. ...more

September 24, 2008

Six weeks to go before general election. ...more

September 24, 2008

Monday morning's meeting of the Highlands County Homeowners Association will feature speeches by and question-answer sessions for four candidates running for countywide offices, plus information on how to set up an emergency preparedness plan. ...more

September 7, 2008

Three incumbents and one novice scored easy victories Tuesday in primary races for the state House and Senate. ...more

August 27, 2008

The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. today. In the primary, Democrats are choosing between former commissioner Jeri Canale and psychologist Bruce Borkosky in the race for District 3 county commissioner; Jeff Carlson and incumbent Andrew Jackson are Republicans seeking the same position. ...more

August 26, 2008

Will Highlands County have a new sheriff, county commissioner or U.S. representative? The answer may come in Tuesday's primary election. ...more

August 25, 2008