Almost every day, we hear about more budget cuts and price increases. The county is freaking out because the river of money has become a trickling stream. They are like kids who can't save their Christmas or birthday money. Then when they need it, it's not there and they cry. ...more

September 12, 2008

Did anyone in Hillsborough County want change? I don't think so. We had a perfect opportunity to change the way things were going in Hillsborough County during this past election, and only 10 percent of the voting public even bothered to vote. ...more

September 9, 2008

University of South Florida coach Jim Leavitt said it would take a "minor miracle" for sophomore RB Mike Ford to play Saturday at UCF. ...more

September 5, 2008

When the Armwood coaching staff decided to change its offensive scheme in the spring to the spread option, it was hoping it would lead to a more explosive unit. That has certainly been the case through the Hawks' first two go-rounds in the new formation. ...more

September 2, 2008

With hurricanes flanking the state and confusing the political season, your letters and e-mails ranged across the spectrum this week. Here are some samplings: ...more

September 1, 2008

A Hillsborough County deputy's actions during a fire in a garage this morning helped protect at least one person from harm, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue spokesman Ray Yeakley said. ...more

August 11, 2008

Zach Thomas understands the perception some people have after his abbreviated final season in Miami, though he doesn't agree with it. ...more

August 11, 2008

Don't Be So Bitter Regarding "Dishing On Hillary" (Commentary, June 15): I understand what Pat Frank, Doris Weatherford and Sandy Freedman are saying. I mostly understand because I remember how I felt in 1956 when in high school trying out for cheerleading; everyone knew the selection committee would only pick one black girl, and she better not look too black. I was the one. ...more

June 20, 2008

A shortage of donations and a series of mini-disasters have left the American Red Cross with no money for domestic relief efforts. ...more

June 20, 2008

A shortage of donations and a series of mini-disasters have left the American Red Cross with no money for domestic relief efforts. ...more

June 19, 2008