It is painful to state this: I am sadly disappointed by Sen. John McCain. He is a true American hero who's lost his way. It was outrageous that the Christian Right and Rev. Pat Robinson trashed him so mercilessly in 2000. ...more

September 27, 2008

I would like to expand on a recent story that the University of South Florida has barred daytime beer sales at the Beef O'Brady's in the newly opened student center. Although at first glance it appears that this is just another wild student trying to defy the rules on his way to ultimately legalize marijuana, I assure you that my fellow classmates and I have much better intentions. ...more

September 27, 2008

The Food and Drug Administration's efforts to combat food-borne illness are hampered by infrequent inspections, not enough staff and the failure to implement a program devoted to the safety of fresh produce, according to congressional investigators. ...more

September 26, 2008

I see that the same people who brought us the war in Iraq now want to sell us "bailout" program for Wall Street. While a bailout may be needed, I wonder how many of your readers would like to get one of those "no collateral, no review, no oversight" loans from the guy (Paulson) who was CEO of Goldman-Sachs. ...more

September 24, 2008

David Schmidt and Susan Valdes have never run against each other for school board, but they share a unique political link. ...more

August 5, 2008

India and the United States moved a decisive step closer to implementing a landmark nuclear deal Friday after approval of an inspections plan by the International Atomic Energy Agency. ...more

August 2, 2008

Florida's voluntary prekindergarten program begins its fourth year in 2008-09. It operates as a taxpayer-funded voucher program for 4-year-olds and is mostly in private and faith-based schools. ...more

August 1, 2008

On paper, the USF-Patel Charter School appeared a perfect marriage. ...more

August 1, 2008

Expressing hope for a new beginning, a board linking the University of South Florida with the Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer Center & Research Institute named a new chief executive officer for the institute Friday. ...more

July 19, 2008

Ernie Setz, a Port Richey-area resident, is not happy with the way the county park in the Embassy Hills community is being developed. ...more

June 11, 2008