At this time when so many are feeling the effects of the policies of the last eight years, powering our homes with solar power is a great way to end the need for oil from the Mideast. If Brazil can do it so can the U.S.A. Let's take a space program approach and get it done. Let's hope that in 2019 the United States doesn't need anything from the Middle East! ...more

April 19, 2009

In response to the escalated violence in the Middle East, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Tampa Jewish Federation will host a "solidarity rally for Israel" today at 7 p.m. ...more

January 12, 2009

Show Some Leadership Regarding "Is States' Rights A Position Or Evasion"? (front page, July 28): ...more

August 4, 2008

The United Arab Emirates announced Thursday it will name an ambassador to Baghdad in the coming days, the first Arab country to restore full diplomatic ties to Iraq since the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime. ...more

June 6, 2008

Broken sewage pipes and areas flooded with contaminated water. ...more

May 7, 2008

The first thing Sam Spadavecchia sees after slamming into the back of the cargo truck is the man at his window. ...more

February 17, 2008

The first thing Sam Spadavecchia sees after slamming into the back of the cargo truck is the man at his window. The front of Spadavecchia's pickup is jammed underneath the truck's rear end. The steering wheel presses so hard against his chest that he can hardly breathe. The crumpled dashboard smashes down on his right leg, nearly crushing his foot under the brake pedal. "Get me out," he begs. ...more

February 16, 2008