My mother is in her ninth decade. That makes my own age look like a typo when I'm asked to write it on a page and sound like an outright lie when I speak it. ...more

December 23, 2007

"Conversations With Woody Allen," by Eric Lax (Knopf, $30) ...more

December 23, 2007

The chitchat between convicted sex offender Debra Lafave and a 17-year-old co-worker at Danny Boy's restaurant that landed the ex-teacher back in jail on a probation violation was essentially harmless, say the teen's lawyers. ...more

December 15, 2007

TAMPA - The court date on which a judge will hear evidence regarding a charge that Debra Lafave violated house arrest has changed. ...more

December 10, 2007

The "Walk Through Bethlehem" starts with the census taker and takes visitors through the 12th annual re-creation of Jesus' birth, life, Crucifixion and Resurrection. ...more

December 6, 2007

The Rays may have one more move up their sleeve before the winter meetings come to an end today. ...more

December 6, 2007

TAMPA - Debra Lafave knew discussing sex with a 17-year-old co-worker would get her in trouble, according to probation case notes released today. ...more

December 5, 2007

Dear Abby: While dining out these past couple of weeks, I have noticed something troubling. I have overheard several elderly people talking very loudly on their cell phones and giving out personal information. ...more

November 25, 2007

Here is something parents might want to ponder as they celebrate Thanksgiving with their children: A friendly argument around the dinner table could be a good thing - especially if it involves current events or history. ...more

November 22, 2007

You see him standing on the Seminoles sideline, never more than a pace away from Florida State coach Bobby Bowden. He is the young fellow with short-cropped brown hair (usually wearing shades), and somewhere on his person can be found a set of headphones. ...more

November 20, 2007