Regarding the fireworks remarks on June 28th ("Law ignites a fuse," Views): When are people going to take responsibility for their own actions? Like guns, fireworks are only dangerous if they are not used as the directions state. A lot of people are usually in a party mood and may drink too much and not think about how to use them as directed. Another reason why injuries happen is because of the idiots who let kids play with this stuff. Yes, there are some cases where the item goes awry and does not perform as it was intended to do, and injuries happen. Does that really mean that we have to ban yet another party item? ...more

June 30, 2009

Deputies called to a mobile home park today to remove a revolver and bullets found something else - what appeared to be military ordnance. ...more

January 30, 2009

Remember Eric With A Smile Thank you to our family and friends for your love and support during this difficult time. To all of you who touched us in so many ways from prayers to food to just a simple "hug" or "I am there for you." Please continue to pray for us in the coming days and months, as we deal with our loss. ...more

December 4, 2008

Scott Overbeck, a man who figured prominently this year in the investigation into the 1997 disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal weapons charge. ...more

October 24, 2008

The developer leading Temple Terrace's downtown revitalization efforts wants more concessions before it seals a deal with the city. ...more

September 10, 2008

More than 1,200 people, including scores of teenagers from across the state, are in downtown Tampa for the 23rd National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community. ...more

June 21, 2008

More than 1,200 people, including scores of teenagers from across the state, are in downtown Tampa for the 23rd National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community. ...more

June 20, 2008

What should I do when the lights go out from a hurricane or other severe storm? ...more

May 23, 2008

Purchasing fireworks that are supposed to be illegal in Florida is as easy as flicking a lighter. Just sign a form stating you're using them for agricultural or aquicultural purposes, and you can light the fuse on all kinds of explosives. ...more

January 28, 2008