Bad idea Editor: As one of only two people who spoke out against the proposed renewal of New Port Richey's "alcoholic beverages in the park" ordinance at the Oct. 20 City Council meeting, I was dismayed, but not surprised, that council is moving forward with extending, and perhaps expanding, this controversial ordinance. I have been an active and vocal opponent of this issue for many years and am saddened that the vast majority of residents, 69 percent, who voted against this idea several years ago, have been totally forgotten. ...more

October 28, 2009

Wharton's Demick wins; Riverview falls short RIVERVIEW - Wharton's Paul Demick wasn't happy after his 87 in Tuesday's Class 2A-District 11 tournament. Windy conditions played havoc with most of the scores that day and Demick finished in a three-way tie for 10th place at Summerfield Crossings, but Wharton qualified for region as a team with a runner-up district finish. ...more

October 27, 2009

$45 billion in damage. ...more

September 3, 2009

If you noticed anything about Tuesday's weather, it likely was the blustery wind that rattled trees, made tumbleweeds out of litter and kicked up waves that made swimming and surfing a challenge. Winds clocked a steady 20 mph or more and played havoc with wildfires that broke out in the Bay area. Winds are expected to drop to about 10 mph this morning but will be strong enough to make temperatures feel like they are in the 30s. A quick warm-up is expected the rest of the week. ...more

April 8, 2009

President Barack Obama threw a $75 billion lifeline to millions of Americans on the brink of foreclosure Wednesday, declaring an urgent need for drastic action - not only to save their homes but to keep the housing crisis "from wreaking even greater havoc" on the broader national economy. ...more

February 19, 2009

MIAMI Maybe he'll crank up his sound system and kick back with a little Jimmy Buffett, because that's the only music Urban Meyer listens to. Maybe he'll waste away for 15 or 20 seconds in Margaritaville before getting back to work. ...more

January 9, 2009

How many of you genealogists will admit that you have unproven, undocumented ancestors sitting in your family tree? ...more

December 21, 2008

After jumping out to a 4-0 start to begin the season, it seemed the season collapsed on Mitchell, losing three straight, all three losses coming to district foes. ...more

December 19, 2008

Ben Hartman kicked a 36-yard field goal with 1:43 remaining, and East Carolina took advantage of seven turnovers to beat Tulsa, 27-24, on Saturday in the Conference USA Championship Game for its first league title in 32 years. ...more

December 7, 2008

Former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk figures that 80 percent of his 683 goals during 24 years came from being in front of the net when opportunity availed itself. ...more

December 6, 2008