I have never before been one-legged. I have never thought of being one-legged, but I am today, which probably makes me the only one-legged sports editor any of you have ever known, and I am proud to be that. ...more

November 26, 2009

It would be tough to tally up the hours Gene Hink has devoted to helping local nonprofit agencies and people in need. But Florida Blood Services has kept a careful count of the blood the Brandon man has donated over the years. ...more

November 4, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhoods and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office from Oct. 11 through 17, arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

October 24, 2009

Our national soccer team qualified for the World Cup next year with a 3-2 win over Honduras. The game was not publicly televised in the United States, but I spent Saturday evening with approximately 400 fellow Americans who paid to support the game on closed-circuit television. ...more

October 17, 2009

I read with great interest the article "Use regional approach to restore waterways" (Views, Oct. 11). ...more

October 15, 2009

The annual celebration of all things cycling returns to St. Petersburg next month. ...more

September 19, 2009

Elalia Walker faced a horrible decision, prosecutors told jurors this morning: stay in a speeding van with the man who abducted and beat her or jump. ...more

February 17, 2009

Jury selection is scheduled to begin today in the murder trial of a former Blake High School janitor accused of beating his ex-girlfriend to death. ...more

February 16, 2009

A lot has been said about Coach Urban Meyer's desire to have the fastest team in the nation and many would argue that he finally has achieved his goal this season. ...more

January 6, 2009

The Lake Placid Lions Club held a fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11 in Lake Placid. We want to thank all who gave to our cause and the merchants who approved a location for us. Our efforts would be in vain without you. ...more

October 27, 2008