The uproar over President Obama addressing the nation's schoolchildren to promote education is absolutely asinine. ...more

September 8, 2009

Editor's note: The following is an open letter to national politicians and is published here at the author's request: ...more

August 15, 2009

Well, we have yet another government entity crying for a tax increase. Now it is the school system. ...more

July 16, 2009

Jennifer Hudson, Gwen Stefani and Dave Matthews all have early wake-up calls for "Today" show concerts over the warm weather months. ...more

April 7, 2009

Whether it comes via a trade, a difficult cut or some other creative solution, the Rays' Opening Day roster should be fairly well set by the time they break camp. ...more

March 31, 2009

A man fatally stabbed his 17-year-old sister, decapitated his 5-year-old sister in front of a police officer and then turned toward his 9-year-old sister with a knife in his hand before officers shot him dead in what their chief described as "a killing field." ...more

March 29, 2009

Frank Permuy joked Friday night that if you stay in coaching long enough, you're bound to reach some milestones. Fortunately for Gaither's longtime baseball coach, he didn't have to wait long with his latest milestone within reach. ...more

March 28, 2009

The number of Florida banks at risk of folding has more than doubled in the last few months, according to a Coral Gables rating agency. ...more

March 27, 2009

The issue: Bypassing the bid process for concession rights at Pine Island Beach. Our opinion: While Willy Kochounian has done a terrific job with Willy's Tropical Breeze Cafe, county commissioners must follow the law to ensure fairness and the best deal for taxpayers. ...more

March 26, 2009

Four dogs, one bone. That's the way new Tampa Bay head coach Raheem Morris described the upcoming quarterback competition as the Bucs prepare for the 2009 season. ...more

March 25, 2009