Congressional Republicans today predicted a doomsday scenario of crushing debt and eventual federal bankruptcy if President Barack Obama's massive spending blueprint wins passage. ...more

March 22, 2009

When it comes to earmarks, one man's pig stink is another man's bacon. No kidding. ...more

March 8, 2009

Apparently some customers at Joy Foodsmart occasionally play an odd prank. Once they walk through the door, they pretend they are robbing the business by exclaiming, "Give me the money." That's what virtually everyone thought was occurring Dec. 22 when three men wearing bandannas walked into the store at 1005 49th St. S. about 8:35 p.m. ...more

December 29, 2008

If you scroll down far enough on his MySpace page, you'll find New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a big fan of the "Scary Movie" series. ...more

November 30, 2008

Veterans With ALS Setting aside just one day a year to honor our veterans is not nearly enough. This nation should celebrate their service and sacrifices 24/7. It's the men and women in the armed forces who have kept - and are keeping - this country free. ...more

November 9, 2008

Cops and doughnuts are the eternal punch line. But keeping in shape is no laughing matter for first responders. ...more

July 31, 2008

KEEPING IN SHAPE A PRIORITY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS ...more

July 31, 2008

SEBRING — It's hardly a laughing matter, but Sam Timms can't help but let out a nervous chuckle. The sub-par economy and high-priced gas have taken a divot from local golf courses' bottom lines. "We're struggling," said Timms, director of golf at Highlands Ridge in Avon Park. "The reason I laugh is because our company's based out of Orlando, and our bosses were here today going over different numbers and where we obtain play. ...more

July 6, 2008

This past Tuesday, the United Nations General Assembly voted for a worldwide moratorium on the death penalty. ...more

December 26, 2007

Celebrate Oktoberfest Polish up your beer stein and head to the Top of the Bay Oktoberfest, which features German food, drink, music and dancing, car shows, carnival midway, log sawing and keg hurling contests. The fest runs though Sunday at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar. ...more

October 27, 2007