Despite election reforms Florida officials approved last year, most voters in the state will rely this month on the same touch-screen machines that have come under fire nationwide. ...more

January 24, 2008

I thought your Jan. 17 article "Official Demoted For Accepting Gift" (Metro) was interesting. It appears Carlos Llerandi, a Tampa Fire Rescue fire inspector, accepted a free hockey ticket during the 2003-04 season. He attended the game and now his acceptance is considered "inappropriate." ...more

January 24, 2008

No Official Religion Regarding "Local Officials Ask God For Help" (Metro, Jan. 16): ...more

January 23, 2008

Regarding "City Leader Wants Ikea Assembled Differently" (Metro, Jan. 15): I read this article about Linda Saul-Sena's communique to Ikea voicing her displeasure with the design of their building. I, too, have issues with the designs of many structures being built in Tampa and elsewhere. However, when I write letters, I use my personal stationary and I make my suggestions in my name only. ...more

January 16, 2008

Reference the article "Schools Closer To Pulling Up Sagging Pants" (Metro, Jan. 10): ...more

January 15, 2008

Racism and the IRS are on the minds of Ocala residents in the days before actor Wesley Snipes' trial begins on charges of tax fraud. ...more

January 13, 2008

Primary will make him front-runner or also-ran. DETAILS, Metro, Page 1 ...more

January 13, 2008

Sorting out claims from Interstate 4 pileup could take years. DETAILS, Metro, Page 1 ...more

January 13, 2008

After claims by the wife of a University of South Florida football star that she did her husband's online coursework, the university is asking faculty leaders to study how to better protect the academic integrity of such courses. ...more

January 11, 2008

Dover's newly planted Airstream Ranch draws strong opinions. DETAILS, Metro, Page 1 ...more

January 9, 2008