Their deaths had never been honored formally until Wednesday. Port Tampa Police Town Marshal Joseph Walker, who was killed Sept. 25, 1915, and West Tampa police Officer Juan Nales, who was killed July 18, 1920, were among those memorialized outside Tampa police headquarters during the annual ceremony that pays tribute to officers killed in the line of duty. ...more

May 7, 2009

Mike McKenna recorded a 1-0 shutout against the New York Islanders in his second career NHL start. ...more

February 8, 2009

For some people in southwestern Pasco County, the turmoil roiling the world's credit market is forcing them to put their hopes for an end to a long-running problem on hold. Many customers of the privately run Aloha Utilities were pleased when the state-chartered Florida Governmental Utility Authority brokered a deal under which Aloha would, in effect, be absorbed into Pasco County Utilities. For years customers complained - to the county, the Florida Public Service Commission and pretty much anyone who would listen - about the discolored and smelly "black" drinking water that comes out of their taps. They are confident that the county will fix the problem once it gains operational control over the Aloha system via the FGUA purchase. ...more

December 17, 2008

Teenager Ruth Lewis was one of several hundred people at today's Veterans Day ceremony at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in Pinellas County. She thinks people should remember and honor veterans more than just one or two days a year, though. ...more

November 11, 2008

Now that there are more people living in downtown Tampa, they need more places to eat. ...more

November 5, 2008

PLANT CITY Patriotic speeches by local youth will highlight the 23rd annual Veterans Day program by Hopewell Funeral Home. ...more

October 21, 2008

Five years ago, while employed as the medical director of Highlands County Sheriff's Office, I was reprimanded for wearing a department-issued shirt into the courthouse. I was told it was "too intimidating." As of that day, I never wore the shirt again (I don't have to intimidate people.) I wonder how much intimidation there is when the elected sheriff taps on your car window and continues even though she was told you have nothing to say to her, and an exchange of words ensues? Is that intimidating? Sheriff Benton implied people are trying to make her look bad. With her recent headlines she is doing an excellent job on her own and without anybody's input. Isn't it time to grow up? ...more

September 27, 2008

The laborers work about 50 feet away from his desk. He has a clear view of them. ...more

August 18, 2008

Pasco County commissioners Tuesday will salute two Pasco County soldiers killed in Iraq. The ceremony is at 11:45 a.m. at the West Pasco Government Center, 7530 Little Road. The board will honor, with resolutions, Army Pfc. Patrick Joseph "PJ" Miller, who was from New Port Richey, and Army Sgt. Marcus Mathes, who hailed from Zephyrhills. They died from combat injuries on March 29 and April 28, respectively. The soldiers' names, which have been added to the veterans' memorial at the government center, will be unveiled after the ceremony. VFW Post 10167 of Holiday will present the colors and retired Army Maj. Gen. Richard Griffitts will read the resolutions and present them to family members. The ceremony will conclude with a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps. ...more

July 21, 2008

County commissioners Tuesday will salute two Pasco County soldiers killed in Iraq. ...more

July 19, 2008