Richard J. Bruno of New Port Richey objects to renaming New York's Triborough Bridge to honoring Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. The Kennedys already have enough monuments, he says. ...more

November 29, 2008

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson and provide a weekly diary to provide Tribune readers an insight to a new way of life along his rookie journey. ...more

November 23, 2008

Opus sleeps with the bunnies, and Stephen Allen of Lutz saw it coming. Opus, the quirky, 28-year-old penguin who first waddled his way into American culture nearly 30 years ago as a character in the "Bloom County" comic strip, was last seen sound asleep in a snug bed with a stuffed bunny nuzzling his neck. ...more

November 11, 2008

Moving to Florida was a bit of a fluke for Rachel Mushow. Her husband, Bob, 54, wanted to retire eventually from New Hampshire to the Sunshine State, but Mushow, a hairstylist and owner of Rachel's Family Salon, had no similar inclination. ...more

November 5, 2008

4:31 p.m.: The Obama campaign in Florida says a text message is being sent out in the state, mostly to college students, falsely telling them the election has been extended until Wednesday because of high voter turnout. ...more

November 4, 2008

When I saw the photos of John and Deana Buckley's kitchen renovation (the subject of today's cover story, which starts on Page 12), I oohed and ahhed and lusted with the rest of the Baylife staff. ...more

November 2, 2008

A New Port Richey woman was arrested after she reportedly stole $29,912 from her employer. ...more

November 1, 2008

Local Gymboree Play & Music centers abruptly closed their doors today, a day after the bankruptcy of the local franchise owner was changed to a liquidation. ...more

October 24, 2008

Hey government, I've maxed out my credit cards, I'm about to lose my house, my car - everything - due to some very bad decisions on my part (mainly trying to get rich quick at Seminole Hard Rock). Please give me $1 million before I lose it all. ...more

October 11, 2008

Frances DiPietro of New Port Richey may not vote because of "disappointing joke" presidential candidates. ...more

October 11, 2008