Regarding "Rolling The Dice On Ambition" (Metro, Nov. 27): State Rep. Marco Rubio may be the political opportunist that Dan Ruth infers, but that is not what has created this clamor. ...more

November 30, 2007

It's well-known that the Rays will unveil their secret plans for a new ballpark. But how will they - and you - pay for it? ...more

November 28, 2007

Regarding "Vegans Give Thanks On 'Tofurkey' Day" (Metro, Nov. 23): Why do vegans and others that cry about the suffering of animals make dishes that mimic the taste, look and smell of dishes made from animals? They also wear faux leather, letting the unknowing think they still don't mind killing animals. ...more

November 27, 2007

Hurricane season ends Friday, and barring any unusual events, it was a quiet one for Florida: A strong area of high pressure kept the two most ferocious storms of 2007 pinned well to the south. ...more

November 26, 2007

A school that goes from an F to an A then to a C is treated differently than one that goes from an F to a D to a C. ...more

November 25, 2007

John Lipscomb, former leader of the local Episcopal diocese, chooses Catholicism. DETAILS, Metro, Page 1 ...more

November 22, 2007

It might have looked as though the night-club scene was getting an early start Tuesday, but the crowd at Studio Inc. nightclub on Waters Avenue was filming a video for rapper Plies. ...more

November 21, 2007

The state's smorgasbord of personalized license plates is about to grow further, which is good news for trees. ...more

November 18, 2007

The Lowry Park Zoo unveils its new Florida panther after baby-proofing her exhibit space. ...more

November 17, 2007

Regarding "Riverview Ammonia Leak Forces Hundreds To Flee" (Metro, Nov. 13): Isn't it amazing how one idiot, poking a hole in a pipeline, can close Riverview off from the Brandon and Tampa areas and cause a commuting nightmare? This really gives fuel to the plans for another bridge across the Alafia River to the Brandon area. ...more

November 14, 2007