Two Democrats whose names are likely familiar to voters have plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite for the 5th Congressional District seat. ...more

January 15, 2008

The state lawmakers who represent Hernando County are coming to town Friday to hear the concerns and wish lists of their constituents. ...more

January 14, 2008

Florida lawmakers got their first chance Thursday to publicly question the state's $491 million deal with CSX Transportation. ...more

December 14, 2007

The head of the Florida Department of Transportation found herself at the center of a skeptical, assertive crowd that gathered Friday to question why state taxpayers are doling out $491 million for a rail plan that could wind up tearing this city in two. ...more

December 7, 2007

Several Florida lawmakers are fuming over a $491 million deal the state is on the verge of signing with railroad company CSX Transportation. ...more

November 28, 2007

Excerpts from the commission's first public hearing: ...more

November 24, 2007

Gov. Charlie Crist should recognize what a majority of lawmakers fail to understand: developing water resources is essential to Florida's future. ...more

October 25, 2007

LAKELAND - Fred Thompson's first campaign swing through Florida as a declared presidential candidate brought him to Lakeland Saturday morning for a brief stop at a gun show. ...more

September 15, 2007

In a deal to bring commuter rail to central Florida and take hundreds of cars off the road in congested Orlando, Gov. Jeb Bush and CSX railroad last year announced the sale of tracks for $491 million in taxpayer money. ...more

September 12, 2007