Old Soviet joke: Moscow, 1953. Stalin calls in Khrushchev. "Niki, I'm dying. Don't have much to leave you. Just three envelopes. Open them, one at a time, when you get into big trouble." ...more

October 30, 2009

A public forum in Tampa Wednesday to discuss the government's banking and economic-recovery plans revealed the local business community deeply worried about the immediate financial future. ...more

February 20, 2009

With just a few days until Christmas, local retailers are polishing their wares -- and tactics -- to land 11th-hour buyers. ...more

December 23, 2008

Your lead editorial on Sunday used the term, "the most fortunate," making an obvious reference to those who many would consider wealthy. Although I am not one of those (I teach high school math,) I would like to bring up a few points just for the fun of it. The term "fortunate" seems to imply that these people just happen to win life's lottery...well, this couldn't be further from the truth. Most of these individuals and families have become "the most fortunate" because they have worked long hours, sacrificed many of life's pleasures, and were focused on achieving goals. ...more

December 23, 2008

President George W. Bush argued again on Friday for the proposed $34 billion bail out of the country's Big Three automakers, but congressional support was reported as lukewarm, with no specific plan among many options emerging as likely to pass soon. ...more

December 6, 2008

Carl Edwards did his seventh celebratory back flip and headed to Victory Lane confident he'd closed in on Jimmie Johnson's bumper in the race for the Sprint Cup title. ...more

October 27, 2008

Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, looks at the sudden decline of the Dallas Cowboys, who started the season 3-0 and whose fans were talking up the prospects of an undefeated season. Now the Cowboys host the Bucs losers of two out of three and without starting quarterback Tony Romo, not to mention extensive injuries to their defense. There is big trouble brewing in Big D. ...more

October 23, 2008

I really dislike writing a letter about political subjects but after watching the banking hearings, chaired by Sen. Dodd, I must speak out with a plan I believe would save the United States from a takeover by our politicians without our say so. Here is my plan: ...more

September 25, 2008

Angela Stanford shot her second consecutive 5-under 67 on Saturday to take a four-stroke lead in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic. ...more

September 14, 2008

TAMPA - Law enforcement agents burst into a Seffner clinic run by the former medical director of the Hillsborough County Jail this afternoon and charged the doctor with drug trafficking. ...more

July 16, 2008