3:49 p.m.: In Pinellas County, six optical scanning machines had to be replaced by noon today, while 439 absentee ballots have had to be discounted thus far because of signature irregularities on the part of the voters, according to a spokeswoman with the Supervisor of Elections Office. ...more

November 4, 2008

11:45 p.m.: Denise LaMorder says when she went to vote this morning at the library on St. Pete Drive in Oldsmar, she experienced an unwanted sense of deja vote. ...more

November 4, 2008

9:22 a.m.: Voting problems in Pinellas? Disregard the phone number listed on the Supervisor of Elections' Web page. ...more

November 4, 2008

JPMorgan Chase and Nielsen said Thursday they plan to lay off employees in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

October 24, 2008

JPMorgan Chase and Nielsen said today that they plan to lay off employees in Tampa. ...more

October 23, 2008

I believe anyone who cares for someone with severe memory impairment today or in the future can benefit greatly by reading this letter from a former caregiver: ...more

October 11, 2008

This is a tipping point in the history of our nation. Never before has it been as crucial, as it is now, to be knowledgeable and informed about the potential leadership at the helm. We need to know the political position of our candidates, their background, their preparation for, and the direction in which they intend to lead these great United States. ...more

October 5, 2008

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 69 and Florida Hospital wish to thank all of the ladies who brought baked goods to the bake sale held on Sept. 19 at the hospital to benefit the Josh Puppy Program. The Josh Puppy is a stuffed soft plush golden retriever that comes with a dog house and a book titled "I'll be okay." The Josh Puppy is given to every sick child from ages 1-12 years old. ...more

September 26, 2008

Pinellas County school superintendent candidate Alberto Carvahlo has decided to accept a job running Miami-Dade County schools. ...more

September 12, 2008

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September 8, 2008