An American Indian who shot a bald eagle for use in a tribal religious ceremony must stand trial, a federal appeals court has ruled. ...more

May 10, 2008

Stuck somewhere in the millennial muck of Weedon Island is a significant piece of history. ...more

May 6, 2008

It's easy to forget, in the ribbons of highway and rows of two-car garage homes, that Florida was built by real horse power. ...more

February 25, 2008

The Fort Foster Rendezvous, an annual four-day event beginning Thursday, re-creates Florida pioneer life at a military garrison during the mid-1800s. ...more

February 13, 2008

Organizers tout it as a chance for guests of all ages to witness how Florida history unfolded more than a century and a half ago. ...more

February 7, 2008

Organizers tout it as a chance for guests of all ages to witness how Florida history unfolded more than a century and a half ago. The public is invited to the Fort Foster Rendezvous, an annual four-day event beginning Thursday that features the re-enactment of pioneer life during the mid-1800s Seminole Wars period in a military garrison at Fort Foster. ...more

February 7, 2008

If you're bored by the soporific slate of U.S. presidential candidates, consider watching PBS' new documentary on Andrew Jackson. It proves that politicians don't have to be dull. ...more

January 1, 2008

There could be some discord during the Tournament of Roses Parade as demonstrators promise to raise issues during the holiday spectacle that has been going on for more than a century. ...more

December 30, 2007

Giving thanks On this grandest day of giving thanks, I dwelled for a moment as I removed the plastic casing that envelopes my Tampa Tribune. As usual, I glanced the headlines on page 1, but held off reading the body of the articles to sift through the other sections. My morning ritual takes me directly to the Bay Life section to check out my horoscope, strictly for the entertainment value as intended, and take note of other items of interest. It's my way of immediately avoiding the harsh realities of the world. Then, the sports section becomes a quick reference for the previous day's winners and losers. As I finish each section they eventually are placed aside to be discarded in the recycle bin. There are news items I may cut and save for future reference. ...more

December 5, 2007

As 21st century families, we leave a forwarding address with the post office when we move, and perhaps our descendants will trace us through such records. Our forefathers, however, didn't leave a lot of clues in the old neighborhood to show where they headed. ...more

November 18, 2007