CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of service calls reported Jan. 22-28 to the Tampa Police Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 276-3200. ...more

February 4, 2009

There's an open criminal investigation related to the property and evidence room at the sheriff's office, a spokeswoman confirmed Monday. ...more

February 4, 2009

There's no question schools today have access to a much wider array of tools and resources to enhance the educational experience than were available in previous generations. Last week, a previous generation proved to be the greatest resource of all for teachers and students at Hudson High School working on a unit about the Great Depression and the prelude to World War II. ...more

February 4, 2009

Bush's recent presidency brings up an important question. Why do people having the best of intentions make mistakes? I'm sure Bush doesn't have a mean bone in his body, but he has made serious mistakes in judgment throughout his life. Giving up alcohol was his greatest achievement. But it didn't make him either wise or saintly. We all make mistakes in judgment. I believe this is because our negative fearful and angry reactions are not to be trusted. They make us believe we are doing the right thing, but in reality they are the cause of most of our deep-seated personal problems as well as our relationship problems. They also keep us in the dark as to the truth of our own actions. Killing the messenger has yet to go out of style. ...more

February 3, 2009

Highlands Independent Bank is offering a reward of $1,000 to anyone with information leading to the arrest of two people who attempted to break into the ATM at the Lake Placid branch on Jan. 29. ...more

February 2, 2009

There's an open criminal investigation related to the property and evidence room at the sheriff's office. ...more

February 2, 2009

Feb. 1, 2009 ...more

February 1, 2009

Death Or Contraception Regarding "Obama's Abortion Politics" (Our Opinion, Jan. 29): ...more

January 30, 2009

A close game finally went the Miami Hurricanes' way against Florida State, and all it took was season-high point totals from both starting guards. ...more

January 22, 2009

A four-goal performance by Berkeley Prep sophomore Taylor Richardson lifted the Bucs to a 9-0 rout of host Holy Names in Wednesday's chilly Class 3A-District 9 girls soccer tourney. ...more

January 22, 2009