People gravitate to Hersey Jackson. Some shake his hand. Others hug his neck. All address him with respect: "Reverend" or "Pastor." ...more

November 27, 2008

Two months after the Tampa Housing Authority evicted one of its board members, Mayor Pam Iorio has nominated a replacement. ...more

November 19, 2008

Two months after having to evict one of its own, the Tampa Housing Authority is set to have a full board again. Mayor Pam Iorio has chosen Hersey Jackson to fill the vacant resident board seat formerly held by Karen Peoples, the longtime public housing resident who sat in the chair for 10 years. ...more

November 18, 2008

Since December 2005, I have had the pleasure of interviewing more than 100 Plant City area pastors and community leaders for my question and answer columns. ...more

February 2, 2008