Homes for homeless I am amazed at how generous Hillsborough County is to the homeless who camp here. It makes me all warm and fuzzy to see a person pushing a stolen grocery cart, littering and jay-walking all over this town and not one police officer ever gives a single ticket. ...more

October 26, 2009

Those who fear a national ID card either have something to hide or have been reading "1984" again. ...more

July 10, 2009

Even during these uncertain economic times, women are scrubbing, kneading and exfoliating away their stress at day spas and salons. ...more

July 10, 2008

Seeking Quieter Fourth As a resident of Hillsborough County all of my life and having lived in the Brandon area since 1963, I am requesting the county commissioners take a position against the elaborate neighborhood fireworks. ...more

July 8, 2008

Undeserved Award Regarding "Grimaces And Grins" (Commentary, Dec. 30): You dare to place Sen. Mel Martinez with a caption of "Political Courage" on the same page? Political suicide would be a better headline. ...more

January 4, 2008