Dear Abby: My daughter, "Giselle," is scheduled to have serious surgery soon, and she has forbidden us to come to the hospital. She wants only her husband to be there. ...more

January 4, 2009

"The Private Patient," by P.D. James (Knopf, $26) ...more

December 21, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The big game is still hours away, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already enjoyed a good weekend. Losses by Atlanta and Dallas on Sunday could end up having a major positive impact on Tampa Bay's postseason chances, especially if the Bucs fall to Carolina tonight in Charlotte. ...more

December 8, 2008

The front that moved over West Central Florida and scattered a smidgen of rain here and there is well to our south now, which means the cool air behind it is starting to settle in. ...more

December 7, 2008

Alyssa Brandt could smile after Saturday's state cross country meet at Little Everglades Ranch. ...more

November 29, 2008

Chilly temperatures didn't deter bargain hunters outside the Brandon Best Buy on Thursday when shoppers came early, saw the deals and conquered the cold. ...more

November 28, 2008

Three weeks later I have to ask myself why I still remember. It was so ordinary, so mundane, so easily overlooked. ...more

November 24, 2008

Berkeley Prep's Karl Stonesifer and Tyler Greathouse finished next to each other during the Class 1A state cross country meet Saturday at Little Everglades Ranch. ...more

November 23, 2008

The week will begin with a crisp, fall feel but could become wintery by Wednesday morning, which could bring record-low temperatures. ...more

October 27, 2008

The week will begin with a crisp, fall feel but could become wintery by Wednesday morning, which could see record-low temperatures. ...more

October 26, 2008