Sometimes in an attempt to guarantee a fair trial, extraordinary measures are put in place. We disagree with some, but holding a fair trial for someone accused of a crime is the cornerstone of our justice system. OK, we support that. What's troubling, though, is when taxpayer money is spent to hire a makeup artist to cover the tattoos of an accused murderer on trial in Tampa. ...more

December 9, 2009

Call it the great aberration, if you will, but going into Sunday there was only one team in the NFL that was better at scoring touchdowns inside their opponent's 20-yard line than the Bucs. ...more

December 6, 2009

The University of South Florida's season was a roller-coaster ride until the very end. And the final play is not one the Bulls will want to remember. ...more

December 6, 2009

Friday morning as a Rotary volunteer I worked the Salvation Army Circle for Cash and Cans. Giving is definitely down with our economy. However, nickels and dimes do count and they add up so next time you see a bell ringer and don't have any folding money just give your change. It all adds up. ...more

November 28, 2009

South Florida Community College pitcher Adam Simmons has committed to Florida State University and will join the Seminole pitching staff in the fall of 2010. ...more

November 12, 2009

I hope you read the story on Page 17 of the Tampa Tribune on Oct. 28 about the young man who was fired from his job for wearing a button on his apron. ...more

October 30, 2009

Tarpon Springs Public Services Director Juan Cruz has retired after working for the city 43 years. ...more

October 21, 2009

I was peacefully driving home on U.S. 27 S., on Friday, Aug. 28 at about 4 p.m., when suddenly a car tire came barreling towards my car. I slowed down a little but traffic was heavy; the tire came straight at me and smacked the front of my auto. ...more

September 7, 2009

I am an 85-year-young woman who is aware the majority of letters you receive are negative toward someone or something. ...more

August 13, 2009

My wife and I recently flew to Panama City for a family reunion-birthday party. The flight out of Orlando went to Atlanta, then Panama City and the same was so on the return flight. ...more

August 6, 2009