TALLAHASSEE Redshirt sophomore Christian Ponder, who is trying to unseat incumbent Drew Weatherford as the starting quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles, understands just how important tonight's preseason scrimmage will be in his pursuit of the No. 1 spot. ...more

August 15, 2008

Below are profiles of four of the five candidates in the race for Pasco County sheriff. On the Republican side, the incumbent, Bob White, will be opposed in the Aug. 26 primary by Robert J. "Bobby" Sullivan. The Democratic primary will pit K.S. "Kim" Bogart against Jeff K. Deremer. Bobby Kinzy did not respond to requests for information. The two primary winners will square off Nov. 4. ...more

August 13, 2008

Selecting judges is no easy task. The candidates are often unfamiliar to voters and judicial canons prevent them from addressing specific issues. The restriction is frustrating, though appropriate. Judges must execute the law without bias or agenda. The bench is no place for political grandstanding. ...more

August 4, 2008

A Realtor running for county commission said he was "floored" when he learned he was not endorsed by the organization created to promote the local real estate industry. ...more

August 1, 2008

Supervisor of Elections Annie Williams said she mailed out 432 new absentee ballots Saturday. ...more

July 22, 2008

ELECTIONS SUPERVISOR ACCEPTS BLAME ...more

July 18, 2008

Michael Burmann is demanding an absentee ballot do-over after the county supervisor of elections erroneously mailed out 432 of them with candidate names for the County Commission District 1 race listed in the wrong order. ...more

July 18, 2008

BUT LAW DOESN'T REQUIRE THEM TO BE REPRINTED ...more

July 17, 2008

SEBRING - The six candidates for county commissioner kept it civil during their hour Tuesday at the candidate forum, but Ron Grimming and Mike Rowan were sharply critical of incumbent Sheriff Susan Benton. ...more

July 16, 2008

Citing personal reasons, Harlan Derek Saltsman on Wednesday withdrew from the race for Hernando County Circuit Court Clerk. ...more

June 20, 2008