Bound to a war by family, friends [Times photo: Stephen Coddington] Families, veterans and friends gather in front of the courthouse to rally for the men and women overseas.

Jan Glidewell: An idea that's ridiculous by any name you can call it
Ginny Brown-Waite, my congressperson and, sadly for some of you, yours, this week announced she is introducing legislation to allow family members of American servicemen buried in France and Belgium to bring their bodies back to the United States because she is unhappy with France's position on Iraq.

Funding issues cloud aid for kids
Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead says the local child welfare system has improved, but the state has far to go.

Greg Hamilton: Column: Commission finally joins0th (oops) 21st century
Giving your favorite county commissioner a piece of your mind just got a lot easier.

Galloway has skill, and nerve as well
INVERNESS -- With 51.6 seconds left in a nip-and-tuck battle this season against Leesburg, Citrus guard Jamaal Galloway had the ball in his hands.

Letters: If allowed, facility will endanger lives, river
Editor: Poor Commissioner Jim Fowler is much put upon these days. Ever since his Hall's River Retreat defeat, his tempestuous trash meetings and Suncoast Parkway controversy, his political image has taken a beating. He should prepare for a few more well-placed punches.