Helping the poor Regarding "Taxing the rich" (Letter of the Day, Nov. 22): I am so sick of people whining about the poor rich having to pay more taxes! Don't they read the Bible? It clearly states, from those given much, much is expected. They have had so many tax breaks in the past 30 years, it's time they pay their dues. ...more

November 24, 2009

The message for many small business owners wondering how they will be affected by a White House aid plan for small business owners announced Monday is to wait - for now. ...more

March 17, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist's prepared remarks to the Florida Legislature, as released by the governor's office: ...more

March 3, 2009

A millage cap of 2.75 would likely pass, said the state representative who decided last month to cut it. ...more

January 16, 2009

The bottom line is that it's our money, and we want to keep more of it. ...more

November 28, 2008

The St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-2 Friday to annex 18 acres in Tierra Verde, a move that paves the way for a former resort and marina to be torn down and replaced by a high-rise condominium complex. ...more

November 22, 2008

By a 5-2 vote, the St. Petersburg City Council this afternoon voted to annex 18 acres in Tierra Verde -- a move that paves the way for a former resort and marina to be torn down and replaced by a high-rise condominium complex. ...more

November 21, 2008

When she was in her mid-20s, Denise Grimsley, now 48 and a registered nurse, never dreamed she would get involved in politics. That changed when her father became ill in the mid-1990s and she stepped in to run his petroleum and convenience store businesses. ...more

October 12, 2008

Scott Thompson of Winter Haven has deep roots in Florida citrus and ranching. He is from the third generation citrus growers, cattle ranchers and farmers. ...more

October 12, 2008

Every four years we are bombarded by political ads that blame all of the nation's ills on the wealthy. ...more

September 16, 2008