Veteran's Day is a day to express our deeply felt thanks for all veterans. As an Army veteran who pulled a tour of duty in Fairbanks, Alaska, my flag will fly proudly. ...more

November 11, 2008

Regarding Saturday's front page: I cannot believe anyone would be remotely interested in hearing the 911 call made during someone's most horrific nightmare come true ("Mother, Her 3 Sons Discovered Dead"). Our city would be better served by attending a sporting event to see people at their finest. ...more

November 4, 2008

A 22-year-old man and a teenager were arrested by Pasco deputies Thursday in connection with a shooting Oct. 18. Detectives say Norman Geronimo "Momo" Bravo, 22, and 17-year-old Nicholas Genaro Harold Fusco were driving on Davista Avenue when they got into a dispute with a group standing in the road at about 2 a.m. ...more

October 24, 2008

Three good Samaritans who offered rides to two young men were robbed and pistol-whipped for their trouble Friday night. No one was seriously injured and the two attackers remained at large this morning. ...more

October 11, 2008

Try To Be Balanced Regarding "Palin's Speech Excites Some, Leaves Others Unimpressed" (Letters, Sept. 6): ...more

September 12, 2008

With all the news media completely focused on the presidential elections and the weather, it seems no one is remembering we are at war. Our young men and women are fighting in several faraway places, in extreme heat and under extreme conditions. I know that this election is historic, in that a young black man is running for the highest office, for the first time. ...more

September 2, 2008

With all the news media completely focused on the presidential elections and the weather, it seems no one is remembering we are at war. Our young men and women are fighting in several far away places in extreme heat and under extreme conditions. ...more

August 31, 2008

Five years after bombings forced the United Nations to pull out of Iraq, the world body is back. It announced plans Wednesday to help Iraq rebuild and create jobs after complaints the government has been unable or unwilling to spend its oil riches. ...more

August 14, 2008

SOUTH MANATEE COUNTY - Sheriff's deputies have blanketed an area of Pride Park off 63rd Avenue East looking for a teenager they say pulled a teenage girl into a park bathroom and raped her. ...more

July 30, 2008

The basic rule for Marine boot camp is simple: Keep your mouth shut and mind your own business. ...more

July 21, 2008