When it comes to elections, lyrics by songwriter Mark Knopfler might best describe the day-after feelings of those who believed passionately in their candidates or issues. ...more

November 8, 2008

Monday night, Tarpon Springs Planning and Zoning Board members John Tarapani and William Vinson wisely chose to honor a request from a Wal-Mart attorney that they not take part in the board's deliberations on proposed changes in the development for the retailer's proposed store on U.S. 19. Tarapani and Vinson are on record as opposed to Wal-Mart's plans to one of its giant retail complexes adjacent to the Anclote River. ...more

September 27, 2008

Hillsborough County residents are extremely fortunate that a child's killer is off the streets, probably for good. ...more

August 28, 2008

Sarah Michelle Lunde's mother asked a judge on Friday to put David Lee Onstott in prison for the rest of his life. ...more

August 23, 2008

Following the crash that killed 34-year-old Lucinda Reapp, Michael Rose pulled his damaged motorcycle to the side of the road before asking about his passenger, prosecution witnesses said. ...more

August 21, 2008

Nearly 31/2 years after hordes of volunteers helped law enforcement search east Hillsborough County for Sarah Michelle Lunde, a jury is set to decide whether David Lee Onstott is guilty of murdering the 13-year-old. ...more

August 20, 2008

A federal judge denied a new trial Monday morning for a video producer convicted in June of distributing obscene materials. ...more

July 29, 2008

A federal judge this morning denied a new trial for a video producer convicted in June of distributing obscene materials. ...more

July 28, 2008

On the first day of trial Wednesday, jurors heard testimony from a 19-year-old woman who says Steven Vanwart, an acquaintance, raped her while she was pregnant last year. ...more

July 24, 2008

Steven Anthony Vanwart of Land O' Lakes is accused of raping an 18-year-old girl who was four months pregnant. ...more

July 23, 2008