A law firm representing a former city police officer is threatening to sue the city for more than $200,000 because officials have not rehired or reinstated him. ...more

December 24, 2008

A law firm representing a former city police officer is threatening to sue the city for more than $200,000 because officials have not rehired or reinstated him. Kenneth Fong, whose allegations of payroll discrepancies ignited a scandal that led to the resignation of former police Chief Russell Barnes in August, is seeking lost pay and compensatory damages from the city, according to a letter sent to City Manager Steve Spina. Tampa attorney Steven G. Wenzel also asserts in the letter that Fong was not reinstated or rehired by the department as retaliation for whistle-blowing activities that led to Barnes' resignation, the reassignment of a city detective and embarrassment to city officials. By Wenzel's calculations, the city should pay "well in excess of $200,000," even if Fong is reinstated as a police officer ...more

December 22, 2008

Some people will drive long and far for a freedom message. More than 25 people from across the Suncoast converged on the Four Corners intersection Saturday morning to show their support for a presidential candidate whose campaign has centered on ideas of peace, preservation of civil liberties, lowered taxes and free trade. ...more

January 8, 2008

Some people will drive long and far for a freedom message. More than 25 people from across the Suncoast converged on the Four Corners intersection Saturday morning to show their support for a presidential candidate whose campaign has centered on ideas of peace, preservation of civil liberties, lowered taxes and free trade. ...more

January 7, 2008

Some people will drive long and far for a freedom message. ...more

January 6, 2008

The vibrant 'leap frog green' walls, neatly lined rows of skateboards and bookshelves adorned with metal plumbing were all part of Chris Cusanelli's design. ...more

October 8, 2007