I have concluded that the old mighty government is fooling no one but itself. ...more

May 22, 2008

In response to the article Milking FEMA, I find it quite interesting how one person can begrudge someone without knowing all the circumstances involved. Yes, I am "that lady." I do not need to justify to you as to why I received assistance after damage caused from a hurricane. I will say that I am a taxpayer, have a job and have a home. Oh, I have been in the work force for greater than 30 years. So, let me laugh at your remark as to "get a job and a home!" ...more

February 24, 2008

Regarding "Company Pulls Plug On Jihadist Web Site" (Metro, Feb. 20): According to a tiny article in the Metro section, a Web site considered to be "al-Qaida supporters' oldest and most stable Web sites" was dismantled on Tuesday. This site was hosted by a Tampa firm and running unabated for an unknown amount of time. ...more

February 22, 2008

Organizers of the Gasparilla Distance Classic running races canceled plans to use an ultra-new race timing system they had hoped would be easier on runners and make the Feb. 9-10 races simpler to organize. ...more

January 26, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - A woman watched her adult son drown himself in a lake at a public park Tuesday afternoon, police say. ...more

January 9, 2008

Once seen as a silent cry of rebellion, tattoos now possess a status so firmly mainstream that advertisers are using them to market tires, shoes and wine. ...more

November 30, 2007

A Sebring man remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $550,000 bail as well as an INS detainer, charged with shooting his girlfriend's niece during a domestic violence disturbance. ...more

November 8, 2007

BROOKSVILLE — A suspected burglar who was shot twice on his way out the door has been captured, authorities announced today. ...more

October 29, 2007

Well, I can still remember the Depression days, in 1930, when I was a small child. We all had it pretty rough. My father worked for the W.P.A., which was a government job, which was started by the government for poor and needy families. I remember as a small girl making trips to our local fire department for free milk and bread. The school board furnished us children our shoes and a milk lunch each day for the needy families. Yes, there were many charities in those days and our family was so thankful and grateful for their help. There was so much love and support in those days. ...more

October 26, 2007

Ryan Craig has been laboring coming off the ice, sweat profusely dripping off the bridge of his nose as he walks in full gear toward the Lightning locker room. ...more

October 25, 2007