Watching Mike Tomlin now, it almost seems funny to remember how many eyebrows were raised two years ago when Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney made him the surprise choice as the team's new head coach. There were no doubt many of the same concerns about Tomlin then as there are now about his close friend, Raheem Morris. Was he ready? He had only one season as a defensive coordinator (with Minnesota) after spending five seasons as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive backfield coach. ...more

February 2, 2009

-WASHINGTON Talk about tall orders. When he chose Janet Napolitano to head the Department of Homeland Security, President-elect Barack Obama said, "She will be a leader who can reform a sprawling department while safeguarding our homeland." ...more

December 10, 2008

Talk about tall orders. When he chose Janet Napolitano to head the Department of Homeland Security, President-elect Barack Obama said, "She will be a leader who can reform a sprawling department while safeguarding our homeland." ...more

December 7, 2008

Tampa-based Magistrate Judge Mary S. Scriven says she is humbled and honored by her Senate confirmation today to a lifetime appointment as a United States district judge for the Middle District of Florida. ...more

September 26, 2008

Tampa-based Magistrate Judge Mary S. Scriven moved a step closer Tuesday to a lifetime appointment as a United State district judge for the Middle District of Florida, with an appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...more

September 10, 2008