A fight over free speech turned into fisticuffs at a city council meeting that left the brother of one of the council members arrested. ...more

October 16, 2009

If we can get past the political rhetoric, we might identify what the real angst is about health care reform. ...more

September 12, 2009

An Irish-themed restaurant and bar is coming to the area despite protests from nearby residents. ...more

September 2, 2009

A recent letter protests vehemently that another guest's opinion was wrong when he stated that most scientists endorse the finding that global warming is real and caused by human industrial activity. ...more

August 22, 2009

The new law concerning buckling up is long overdue. A seat belt probably kept me from being seriously hurt in a wreck once. But requiring us to buckle up while permitting us to text message does not make much sense. ...more

July 2, 2009

The Obama administration is open to discussions with Iran over its nuclear ambitions despite protests questioning the legitimacy of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election, U.S. officials said Sunday. ...more

June 29, 2009

A man suspected of shooting and killing a well-known doctor who performed late-term abortions was in jail Monday. ...more

June 1, 2009

The Tea Parties in downtown Tampa on Wednesday drew hundreds of people protesting the federal stimulus package. Marlene Etzler of Tampa showed up at the noon protest wearing an Uncle Sam hat and toted signs and a "Don't Tread On Me" flag. "I wanted to come here to speak out to have my voice heard," she said. ...more

April 16, 2009

A modern-day tea party protest will take place today in the heart of downtown. No one will bust open crates of Earl Grey and toss it into the already tea-colored bay, but a slate of speakers will decry the federal stimulus packages. ...more

April 15, 2009

Anti-stimulus protesters plan to make their voices heard on tax day. ...more

April 14, 2009