A state agency will hire an independent auditor to determine how former Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson spent federal money meant for voter education and equipment. ...more

March 13, 2009

A state agency will hire an independent auditor to determine how former Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson spent federal funds meant for voter education and equipment. ...more

March 12, 2009

Some stories seemingly never end. Over at the supervisor of elections office, they still are digging around, trying to figure out just what happened during the Buddy years. ...more

March 8, 2009

State Sen. Charlie Justice, D-St. Petersburg, is sponsoring smart legislation that would make county election supervisors nonpartisan jobs and, as in the case of trial judges, prohibit political parties or groups from endorsing or supporting candidates in their campaigns. ...more

February 25, 2009

The leadership styles of five local African-Americans are as diverse as their backgrounds. ...more

February 14, 2009

Carol Carter, who last week resigned her office in the Hillsborough County Republican Party over an e-mail some considered racially offensive, is seeking to rescind her resignation and keep her post. ...more

February 11, 2009

Hernando County Commissioner Rose Rocco pre-qualified with the county supervisor of elections office Friday to run again in 2010. ...more

February 9, 2009

Find The Money In reading "Johnson Overspent By $940,000," (Feb. 4), it raised two questions. I spent over 10 years as a federal funds custodian while in the military. The only way to lose money is through "petty" cash, which most organizations limit and control wisely. ...more

February 8, 2009

Last month, the cash-strapped Pinellas School District decided to close or consolidate a number of elementary and middle schools. Sheriff Jim Coats announced this week a reorganization under which, he said, the Sheriff's Office could "serve citizens as efficiently as possible given the present and future budget challenges." ...more

February 7, 2009

Former state Rep. Ken Littlefield on Thursday announced plans to challenge Pasco County Commissioner Pat Mulieri next year. ...more

February 6, 2009