I was sorry to see that three county employees were fired for what amounts to a minor infraction. As a taxpayer I think it's a waste of money to have to hire and train replacements for this type of infraction. I'm sure that now that it's been revealed that there are actually 22 employees, including some high level employees, who broke the same rule, that the powers that be will do the right thing, give them a reprimand and give these people back their jobs. To pick and choose who gets disciplined and who doesn't for breaking the "same rule" would be hypocritical. ...more

February 2, 2008

Maite McLeod's goal all along was to buy the Vasconia Street property, then sell it and make a tidy profit. ...more

January 24, 2008

Maite McLeod's goal all along was to buy the Vasconia Street property, then sell it and make a tidy profit. First the market went soft. Digs for the remains of Sandra Hamby Prince aren't helping things. ...more

January 24, 2008

No Official Religion Regarding "Local Officials Ask God For Help" (Metro, Jan. 16): ...more

January 23, 2008

Two Democrats whose names are likely familiar to voters have plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite for the 5th Congressional District seat. ...more

January 15, 2008

Unappreciative Of Art Regarding "Your Name Could Adorn Tampa's Art" (Metro, Dec. 22): ...more

January 1, 2008

In January, Florida residents will vote on the property tax initiative, which will allow homeowners to transfer their Save Our Homes benefit to another home. ...more

November 19, 2007

Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson said Sunday that a friend with a criminal record for cocaine and marijuana sales would remain a top fundraiser for his campaign while he evaluates the situation. ...more

November 5, 2007

Ladondi Norris, a junior at Hillsborough High School, was recognized this month by the Temple Terrace Police Department with its Do the Right Thing Award. ...more

October 26, 2007

TAMPA - Chamberlain didn't need its offense to lead them to victory Thursday night. Its defense, which had already posted three shutouts, took care of that. ...more

October 19, 2007