There are just over 100 people in the world serving sentences of life without the possibility of parole for crimes they committed as juveniles in which no one was killed. ...more

November 9, 2009

The fifth and final defendant in an October 2006 gang beating learned Wednesday that his next 15 years will be spent in prison. ...more

April 2, 2009

The fifth and final defendant in an October 2006 gang beating learned today that his next 15 years will be spent in prison. ...more

April 1, 2009

What would compel someone to wake up at 4:30 in the morning, face heavy traffic, and stand outside in 15-degree weather with pushy crowds all to see an event that would probably have been more enjoyable in the comfort of one's own home? For many that trekked to our nation's capitol, all the stress and hassle was tolerated for the sake of a memory, a sort of "I was there" confirmation. ...more

January 28, 2009

Last week, Corey Smith, a River Ridge Middle School student, went before the Pasco County Commission and asked the county to build sidewalks or bicycle paths along Moon Lake Road. That was not all that unusual. Most of the time, however, the young person merely makes the request, the adult government leaders respond with smiles and a verbal pat on the head and that's the end of it. ...more

December 10, 2008

A 19-year-old Tampa sophomore attending college in North Carolina has died from what appears to be an accidental head injury, authorities say. ...more

November 19, 2008

Welcome to the Percy Harvin Show. While most have been in awe with freshman speedsters Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey and the return of QB Tim Tebow to his Heisman form of 2007, Harvin has quietly put together another spectacular season. ...more

November 16, 2008

Here are some of the condolences on TBO.com to the family of Brooke McDonald, 17, of Plant City, who was shot and killed Oct. 4 at party by a man who police said didn't know the revolver was loaded. Thomas Andrew Grieco, 20, has been charged by officers with manslaughter in the shooting. ...more

October 15, 2008

Encourage Responsibility Regarding "Lowering The Drinking Age Won't Solve Binging Problem" (Our Opinion, Aug. 31): ...more

September 6, 2008

A movement by about 100 college presidents who believe lowering the legal drinking age would curtail binge drinking has sparked debate on the issue. ...more

August 31, 2008