I see the solution to the auto industry problem, and it would fix strained finances for all allied businesses up and down the line. People who build cars should cut their own wages by 25 percent. ...more

December 3, 2008

I was crammed into a middle seat. The guy in front was practically in my lap and I had my arms drawn in tightly as I pecked furiously on the keyboard. God glanced over. "What are you working on?" He asked. ...more

November 27, 2008

In a game featuring two premier quarterbacks, Jefferson sophomore Quentin Williams outplayed Alonso junior C.J. Bennett as the Dragons rolled to a 41-21 win at Sam Horton Field on Friday. ...more

November 1, 2008

A state ethics investigation has cleared Pinellas Property Appraiser Jim Smith and other county officials of wrongdoing in a controversial land deal between Smith and the county. The report by the Florida Ethics Commission, released Wednesday, also cleared former Pinellas County Attorney Susan Churuti and County Commissioner Ronnie Duncan. ...more

October 23, 2008

There is a downside to being the head coach of an NFL team, and Bucs coach Jon Gruden is experiencing it right now. ...more

October 11, 2008

Clem Brooks looks perfect in his uniform, and perfectly happy in it. The black-and-white striped shirt. The white pants. The shiny black shoes and belt. ...more

September 26, 2008

They may not have earned a victory, but the Avon Park volleyball team certainly earned some respect on Tuesday night in a three-set loss to district power DeSoto. ...more

September 18, 2008

Nobody could touch Brian Vickers on Friday in NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying at Michigan International Speedway. ...more

August 16, 2008

A walk and a stolen base by Ben Zobrist set up a game winning sacrifice fly by Dioner Navarro in the 1tth inning to give the Tampa Bay Rays their 70th victory of the season, which ties the franchise record. ...more

August 10, 2008

SEATTLE— No champagne corks were popped, and no handshakes were exchanged beyond the usual post-victory lineup on the field. ...more

August 10, 2008