Art Hernden was 15 and conspicuously open to suggestion. Oh, sure, like most of his peers growing up within the penumbra of Detroit astride the World War II globe, his imagination was powered by the internal combustion engine and all that could be linked to it. ...more

March 15, 2009

The bombshell hit around 1 p.m. with a courtesy phone call from Mark Dominik, new general manager for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He wanted to alert us to some moves the team had made. He began running through the names. ...more

February 25, 2009

They came from Pittsburgh wearing Steelers bandannas, yellow and black camouflage pants and miners' helmets with beer cans attached to the top. They had face paint, wide smiles and gulped $10 beer. ...more

February 2, 2009

Respect The Anthem When I was growing up we were taught that when the national anthem was being played, it was proper to wait until the song was finished before applauding. What has happened since then? I have yet to hear the sports crowds let the song finish before they start hooting and hollering. ...more

February 1, 2009

In the early 1950s, no one could have pegged Wayne Cobb for someone who would eventually hold a Pasco Circuit Court judgeship for more than three decades. In a few days, however, the 72-year-old will retire from that very position, ending his run as the county's longest serving jurist at nearly 32 years. ...more

December 30, 2008

Taylor Baccili held up her hand with reverence. "This is my Mike Alstott hand," the 9-year-old said. ...more

November 19, 2008

Taylor Baccili held up her hand with reverence. ...more

November 12, 2008

A new, larger Confederate flag flying at the junction of interstates 4 and 75 will be like "lipstick on a pretty woman," attracting more attention to a memorial park at the flag's base, the property owner said Monday. ...more

October 14, 2008

A new, larger Confederate flag flying at the junction of Interstates 4 and 75 will be like "lipstick on a pretty woman," attracting more attention to a memorial park at the flag's base, the owner of the property said today. ...more

October 13, 2008

The most talented tight end at the University of Florida - and perhaps in the SEC and possibly in the nation - will not be dressed and ready for action Saturday when the Gators open conference play against Tennessee. Or, for that matter, any other game this season. ...more

September 17, 2008