Tampa Bay Buccaneers owners sent a reassuring message to fans when they fired Jon Gruden: They care about winning. No coach deserves a lifetime pass for capturing a Super Bowl title, as Gruden did in his first season with the Bucs in 2002. ...more

January 20, 2009

The roof of a Brazilian church caved in shortly after a religious service on Sunday, killing seven people and injuring dozens more. ...more

January 19, 2009

After three decades in the landscaping business, Paul Herrmann is unsure what the future hold for his San Antonio-based company. ...more

January 18, 2009

Today's ACC showdown has everything - two unbeaten teams, national television and that unmistakable on-campus buzz. ...more

January 17, 2009

TAMPA - It was played out. ...more

January 16, 2009

Isn't it amazing how the reporting of the Iraq War ended with the election. It is enough to make one believe that the war against terrorism has come to a close. People, the news media in this country has gone beyond where our forefathers intended it to go. ...more

January 11, 2009

To keep Americans in their homes nationwide, the true value of homes and the result of the many taxes heaped upon property owners must be a revised undertaking in the very near future. They must be revised. The tax laws on property must be changed to favor ownership, not to discourage ownership. A big part of the housing problem comes from over-zealous public servants who wish to increase their own take home pay and not to the welfare of the public they serve. ...more

January 2, 2009

Bucs coach Jon Gruden addressed the media for the last time this season Monday dressed all in black. It was appropriate attire. ...more

December 30, 2008

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered December on a four-game winning streak and 9-3 overall, it was easy to get lost in the possibilities. They were headed to Carolina for that Monday night showdown, and everyone was talking about division championships and first-round byes. The playoffs were a given. No team starts 9-3 and misses the playoffs. ...more

December 29, 2008

The mild, mild AFC West belongs to LaDainian Tomlinson, Philip Rivers and the rest of the Chargers. ...more

December 29, 2008