LAKELAND | One city commissioner appears to be driving the bus that will determine whether impact fees will be raised.But Justin Troller isn't yet ready to say which way the bus is headed.

FAYETTEVILLE -- As election day draws closer mayoral candidate attacks are getting more pointed. And as expected, the crosshairs seem centered on the incumbent.

Three candidates will be on the Nov. 4 ballot vying for a two-year term as mayor of Lompoc. They are incumbent Dick DeWees, businesswoman Dulcie Sinn and businessman John Linn.

Leaders of the Miami-Dade teachers' union will sit down with school district officials Wednesday for their second high-stakes meeting this week, and things could get contentious again.

When Congress goes back to work next week, its first job should be another stimulus package for the sinking economy. President-elect Obama also has said...