Former County Commissioner Brian Blair filed a libel lawsuit Wednesday against the opponent who ousted him in the November election, saying lies spread in the campaign exposed him to hatred, contempt and ridicule. ...more

March 12, 2009

With NFL officials from New York and football teams from Pittsburgh and Phoenix about to march on Tampa, the Sons of Confederate Veterans have vowed this: The 1,800-square-foot confederate battle flag shall rise again. ...more

January 23, 2009

The giant Confederate flag at Interstates 4 and 75 will be replaced with a larger version. ...more

October 12, 2008

Symbol Of Repression I am angry. Every morning during my commute to work, a giant Confederate flag greets me like a slap in the face at the junction of Interstates 4 and 75. This virulent symbol is a constant remainder of the South's failed attempt to defend the unconscionable practice of slavery. ...more

September 13, 2008

The gigantic Confederate flag flying at an Interstate 75 approach to Tampa will stay up indefinitely, the property owner says. ...more

September 4, 2008

The gigantic Confederate flag flying at an Interstate 75 approach to Tampa will stay up indefinitely, the property owner says. ...more

September 3, 2008

They sat at the same tables inside Alessi Italian Bar & Grille on Saturday, but those who support and oppose a giant Confederate battle flag to be flown within view of Interstates 4 and 75 appear as divided as ever. ...more

July 27, 2008

The Confederate flag that flutters 30 feet above one of this city's busiest streets still draws a mix of head shakes and shrugs from South Carolina residents. ...more

July 19, 2008

The Confederate battle flag debate has risen again. As the Sons of Confederate Veterans prepare to hoist their most prized emblem over a much-traveled spot of Hillsborough County, the spotlight is shining anew on this powerful, controversial symbol. ...more

June 16, 2008

Pride For Southerners Regarding "Opinions Fly As Site Set For Rebel Flag" (Metro, June 3): ...more

June 7, 2008