Edward P. Miller of New Port Richey says he knows from first-hand experience that op-ed page columnist Rich Lowry was wrong to downplay the importance of the New Deal in ending the Depression. ...more

January 28, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of service calls reported Jan. 15-21 to the Tampa Police Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 276-3200. ...more

January 28, 2009

Area strawberry fields were hit with the coldest temperatures of the season last week, but growers used sprinklers to limit damage to berries and blooms. ...more

January 28, 2009

Melissa Daigneault is focused on the Super Bowl, but it's canned goods and not football that has her attention. ...more

January 28, 2009

Melissa Daigneault is focused on the Super Bowl, but it's canned goods and not football that has her attention. ...more

January 28, 2009

Most people do not want a close brush with death. Michael Keleman, who spoke to the Metaphysical Society of Sun City Center Jan. 21, said he sought a second near-death-like experience after a car accident at age 18. ...more

January 28, 2009

Getting a senior to change his game midseason was not the easiest thing, but it has been paying off for the Plant City High boys basketball team. ...more

January 28, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Jan. 15-21 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

January 28, 2009

SHERIFF'S OFFICE This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Jan. 15-21 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33559 Amanda Park Dr/Melissa Country Way, illegal dumping, Jan. 17, 4:09 p.m. Beautiful Ct/Chase Jackson Br, illegal dumping, Jan. 16, 9:15 a.m. ...more

January 23, 2009

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Jan. 15-21 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33556 Cypress Keep Ln, Block 9100, disturbance, Jan. 18, 9:48 p.m. Del Valle Rd, Block 14800, disturbance, Jan. 18, 3:15 p.m. ...more

January 23, 2009