It is evident that many people who are living in this country either cannot see what is about to happen to us or do not care. The signs of catastrophe are all about us, but many argue that all is well, or insist that we have not moved far enough or fast enough. ...more

October 24, 2009

All those commercials featuring top celebrities looking flawless in foundations available at the nearest drugstore always make me wonder: Is that really possible for the rest of us? ...more

August 15, 2009

Focusing on its mission to promote healthy, strong and resilient foundations for Hillsborough County children, the Bright Beginnings agency hosted its 20th anniversary celebration, Building Promising Futures for Children and Families, on May 21 at the Columbia Restaurant Museum. ...more

June 17, 2009

There's an interesting phenomenon affecting local charities that begs thoughtful comment. The observation takes the form of two seemingly irreconcilable equations, but the solution involves anything but standard math. ...more

February 11, 2009

Even as it battles charges of fraudulent voter registration practices in more than a dozen states, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN, is negotiating to sever all ties with its founder, whose brother embezzled almost $1 million from the group. ...more

October 16, 2008

First James Cameron died, and now they've closed his museum. ...more

August 14, 2008

Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Irene Sullivan is calling county officials together to try to improve diversion programs for juvenile offenders. ...more

August 13, 2008

On the morning of Aug. 18, the busy intersection of Memorial Drive and Valerie Boulevard will become more crowded than ever as about 560 students travel to the new Memorial Elementary School about a half mile away. ...more

July 27, 2008

Justina Altieri's story is rooted in tragedy. But it by no means defines her. ...more

July 2, 2008

Young woman rises above horrific night when she was a child. ...more

July 1, 2008