Dear Abby: My 31-year-old son calls me only when he's in need of something - like bailing him out of jail. He never calls just to say hello or ask how I am. ...more

August 24, 2008

Max Risner of Hudson says United States should tap carbon fuel resources to break dependence on Middle Eastern sources. ...more

August 13, 2008

Students of all ages may bring cell phones to school, but starting on the first day of school this year, they must be out of sight. ...more

August 1, 2008

No Sympathy Here Regarding "Green Iguana Faces 'Flaming Shot' Suit" (Metro, July 17): ...more

July 21, 2008

Regarding "Elderly Clearwater Woman Not Guilty In French Fry Case" (Metro, July 11): ...more

July 14, 2008

Regarding "Jury Finds For Family In Baby's '03 Death" (front page, June 28): ...more

July 2, 2008

MANATEE COUNTY — A 51-year-old man is behind bars on charges of molesting a teenage girl and threatening her with violence if she did not comply with his orders, authorities say. ...more

June 26, 2008

I hear the Democrats (and some Republicans) saying that it's no use drilling for oil now, wherever possible, because it would take years to relieve us of our dependence on foreign oil! ...more

June 25, 2008

Testimony concludes in the DUI-manslaughter case of Shannon Stephen, accused of running over and killing two people after the Chasco Fiesta two years ago. ...more

June 18, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Shannon Stephen is accused of running over two people who were walking back from the Chasco Fiesta two years ago while driving drunk. His trial started today. ...more

June 16, 2008