Loss Of Ruth's Wit While I am truly sorry that the Tampa Tribune is experiencing such trying times, this latest job cut involving Daniel Ruth is just about the last straw. I have been a faithful reader of the Tribune even with all of the changes in your format. I appreciated Daniel Ruth's wit and wisdom and, yes, sometimes the controversy about whatever subject he happened to choose. ...more

November 12, 2008

Here are excerpts from editorials in newspapers in Florida: (Melbourne) Florida Today, on how the devastation in Cuba caused by hurricanes Gustav and Ike should lead to open ties with the island: ...more

September 10, 2008

Here are excerpts from editorials in newspapers in Florida: The Florida Times-Union, on a study showing that grumpy old men are not so grumpy after all: ...more

September 6, 2008

An estimated 250 to 260 jobs are being eliminated as part of a reduction in force by the Florida Communications Group, which oversees The Tampa Tribune, WFLA, Channel 8, and other local media properties, group President John Schueler said Wednesday. ...more

June 12, 2008

Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the country and owner of USA Today, said Wednesday that third-quarter earnings fell 10.5 percent, the result, in part, of slumping real estate ads and a tough comparison to year-ago results boosted by heavy political advertising. ...more

October 18, 2007