Early voting is under way, but I'm still waiting for the translation. We received a sample ballot last week from Hillsborough County Elections Supervisor Buddy Johnson, but unfortunately it was incomprehensible. And I'm waiting for a replacement. ...more

January 20, 2008

Tarron Stewart is the 6-foot senior point guard for Brandon. He currently averages 16.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He has received interest from Air Force, Ball State, South Carolina Upstate and Lynn University. ...more

January 18, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Lesley Wade, a biology instructor at Wiregrass Ranch High School, has been selected Pasco County's teacher of the year. ...more

January 16, 2008

It is now out in the open. Steven Gabbard and Chuck Weidman can finally acknowledge to family members they are gay. They share an apartment with Weidman's mom, Glendajean Grieco, who is accepting of their relationship. But being gay has not always been so harmonious for the couple. ...more

January 15, 2008

Eric Dungy didn't know anything about Plant High School's football team until he Googled it on the Internet. ...more

January 14, 2008

Construction of the New Tampa community center is nearing completion, and it might open in late February. ...more

January 10, 2008

With Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day squeezed into a short time span, people with birthdays around this time often find their personal celebration minimized or forgotten. ...more

December 29, 2007

This is a thank you to all members and guests of VFW Post 4300. On Dec. 16 they held a benefit for my great grandson, Hayden Hunt. Hayden's mom, Jamie, my granddaughter, was killed in a tragic auto accident in Illinois on Oct. 19. Being the great Post that it is, they got together and put on a benefit for Hayden's education fund. They had an auction and 50-50, donated music by Frank-E and Billy Glades, and of course, lots of food. My family, 11 of them, flew from Illinois for the weekend and they were all overwhelmed by the turnout. It really was awesome. ...more

December 28, 2007

Regarding "Mom Pushes Panel For Law Against Internet Bullying" (Nation/World, Dec. 19): ...more

December 23, 2007

Here's the perfect answer for nursing mothers who hate having to leave the room every time duty calls. ...more

November 30, 2007