Students from Dowdell Middle Magnet School got a lesson in environmental stewardship Nov. 3 when they teamed up with Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful to help keep dangerous fishing line out of our waterways. ...more

November 11, 2009

Bippidy Boppidy Boo! ...more

October 26, 2009

Recent observations concerning whether we lost or won a given war suggest that we have begun to perceive war and its consequences by the same standards that apply to sporting events. The score board is the final arbiter of results and there must be a winner and a loser. Contests which formerly could end in a tie are now resolved by overtime, shoot outs, or extra innings in order to achieve the necessary determination. ...more

February 15, 2009

Protesters swarmed Thailand's main international airport Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of departing flights just hours after their comrades opened fire on government supporters in a clash on the streets of the capital. ...more

November 26, 2008

THE BLOTTER During the period of Oct. 29 through Nov. 5, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office booked an estimated 279 people into custody countywide. Here are a few recent arrests: ...more

November 12, 2008

Strangers at the door. In costume. Doing tricks. Getting treats. Halloween can be a scary night for pets. Here are some tips from the Humane Society of the United States to make the evening go better: ...more

October 24, 2008

The biggest stereotype about Canadians is that they're all hockey fans. And it's "pretty accurate," singer Alanis Morissette confirms. ...more

October 10, 2008