Mel Martinez' decision to give up his U.S. Senate seat came as something of a surprise Tuesday, although there have been signs he wasn't eager to begin another campaign. ...more

December 3, 2008

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis coasted to victory and a second term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Bill Mitchell, a 61-year-old employment lawyer from Carrollwood. ...more

November 5, 2008

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis coasted to victory and a second term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Bill Mitchell, a 61-year-old employment lawyer from Carrollwood. ...more

November 4, 2008

It will be one of the world's largest asset management firms with an impressive $700 billion war chest. Nothing less than the global economy depends on its success. And the Treasury Department has barely a month to get it up and running. ...more

October 4, 2008

Six weeks to go before general election. ...more

September 24, 2008

On primary day, the two candidates for state House District 60 went about their regular routines. ...more

September 3, 2008

Republican incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioners Ken Hagan and Brian Blair ran away with their primary races, and newcomer Kevin Beckner prevailed over two other Democrats to face Blair in November. ...more

August 27, 2008

Why is congressional candidate Hal Valeche contributing a half million dollars to his campaign? ...more

July 20, 2008

Some people were mingling well on unity day. Hillary's chic body woman Huma Abedin got along great with Obama's charming body man Reggie Love; the two, with their dates, shared a dinner the night before at a Georgetown hot spot. ...more

July 1, 2008

PALM HARBOR - This year's Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce honorary mayor's contest has been transformed into a popularity contest for local restaurateurs. The 4-month-long contest has also been expanded to allow more candidates to participate. ...more

June 28, 2008