Today's celebration of Independence Day includes a sobering, patriotic coincidence. In June, 56 U.S. troops died fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. That's exactly how many signatures are on the Declaration of Independence, a document our enemies would burn if they had the chance. ...more

July 4, 2008

For Professionals Only Fireworks, when used for entertainment, are illegal in Florida. State statute 791 mandates that the use of illegal fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to one year in jail. ...more

June 30, 2008

"Cartoonist" Paul Coombs of Tribune Media Services owes an apology to the citizens of New Hampshire for the tasteless, offensive caricature that appeared in yesterday's edition of The Tampa Tribune. If it was meant to lampoon a candidate or a political party, it missed the mark and only serves to insult conscientious and patriotic Americans. It offended me, and I'm a registered Republican! ...more

January 11, 2008