Child deaths involving boyfriends of moms in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties*: ...more

May 15, 2009

I can't believe I am writing this, but I believe all young, unmarried mothers should be held accountable for the actions of the "men" with whom they are having an affair. These young women should be held accountable for protecting their children from predators. Unfortunately, some don't seem to have the appropriate "radar" skills to avoid these types of males. ...more

May 11, 2009

It happens again and again. A child disappears from a bedroom at night, and another name joins those of Sabrina, Amber, Jessica, Polly, Caylee and many others. ...more

March 1, 2009

HARTFORD, Conn. - Passing notes in study hall or getting your best friend to ask a boy if he likes you or, you know, LIKES you, is so last century. Nowadays, teenagers are snapping naked pictures of themselves on their cell phones and sending them to their boyfriends and girlfriends. ...more

June 4, 2008

She could have been my daughter, or my neighbor's daughter. Carnesha Nelson was a bright, attractive 19-year-old college student who unfortunately became the obsession of a young man who worked on her campus at the University of Mississippi. He hounded her relentlessly, and wouldn't take no for an answer. The night he assaulted her, she ran screaming from him, pounding on dormitory doors. Fellow students called the police, but did not let her in. He caught and killed her. ...more

January 29, 2008

The one thing I was not prepared for when I began teaching sixth grade was the sex. ...more

January 3, 2008

Debra Lafave knew discussing sex with a 17-year-old co-worker would get her in trouble, according to probation case notes released Wednesday. ...more

December 6, 2007

TAMPA - Debra Lafave knew discussing sex with a 17-year-old co-worker would get her in trouble, according to probation case notes released today. ...more

December 5, 2007

I learned the hard way. Now I don't show anyone my garden unless they ask. True, they can hardly help but notice as they walk to the door or gather outside for a photo. But some people manage not to see it at all. ...more

September 17, 2007