It's absurd to argue that ending the moratorium on drilling off parts of the U.S. coasts would quickly bring down the high price of gasoline. ...more

August 2, 2008

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new fast-food restaurants in a low-income area of the city. ...more

July 30, 2008

Made all your summer travel plans yet? Oh, you say the gas prices have you down and instead of that trip to the Grand Canyon you had planned with the kids, you're taking the family to Busch Gardens. ...more

July 23, 2008

It's been almost two years since the Hillsborough County School Board discussed the need for a travel policy, yet the board has failed to impose limits even as one roving member has continued to travel at will. ...more

July 19, 2008

The Hillsborough County School Board imposed a travel moratorium on itself Tuesday until it can set up both guidelines and a travel budget. ...more

July 16, 2008

Florida on Tuesday carried out its first execution since a botched lethal injection procedure prompted the state to revamp the way it conducts capital punishment. ...more

July 2, 2008

Abuse of fireworks in Pasco County yards usually lights the fuses on tempers of area residents every Fourth of July. ...more

July 1, 2008

A man convicted of raping and murdering an 11-year-old boy lost an appeal Friday seeking to halt his upcoming execution when the Florida Supreme Court rejected his claim that lethal injection protocols could cause him extreme pain and suffering. ...more

June 28, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- Abuse of fireworks in West Pasco backyards usually lights the fuses on tempers of area residents about every Fourth of July. Despite complaints, officials say there is little they can do about individuals buying and setting off illegal fireworks, such as bottle rockets. ...more

June 21, 2008

South Africa announced Monday that it would allow the killing of elephants as a population control, a move strongly condemned by animal welfare groups. ...more

February 26, 2008