The monster that can't be killed is a common theme in horror stories. It's easy to see the Taliban of Afghanistan that way, but the analogy is misleading. ...more

November 3, 2009

When you stop and think about all the food stored in your kitchen, it's hard not to get a little panicky. ...more

May 9, 2009

Dear Abby: I am a 20-year-old male living what appears to be "the dream." I have completed my bachelor's degree, and I'm starting what will more than likely be a prosperous career. Still, something important is missing. ...more

March 29, 2009

When you stop and think about all the food stored in your kitchen, it's hard not to get a little panicky. ...more

March 28, 2009

In an attempt to bring some order and decorum to a situation that has grown increasingly ugly, state Rep. Kevin Ambler, R-Tampa, has authored a bill putting new requirements on homeowners associations. ...more

March 16, 2009

You've probably heard the horror stories about homeowners associations. ...more

March 16, 2009

Did you change all 28 of your clocks and other timed devices, even the watch in your drawer that you only wear on special occasions and the clock in the spare bedroom that you only go in when guests are coming? ...more

March 14, 2009

A very powerful and emotion-filled gathering was held Wednesday at Kate Jackson Community Center. Proud homeowners who live along and contiguous to the Gasparilla Parade route told the audience in detail of the depravity, lawlessness, vulgarity and criminal activity that goes on while the colorful and popular parade passes by. It has become an anything-goes event where underage drinking, destruction of property and lewd behavior have become the norm. ...more

March 6, 2009

Some thought of quitting. Others were brought to tears. A few even stayed in their homes on their days off because they feared public ridicule. ...more

December 31, 2008

Three of 31 nursing homes in Hillsborough County received five stars and six received just one in a national ranking system just launched by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. ...more

December 28, 2008