Diane Lopes, whose job as a Tampa police officer last year lasted less than three weeks before she was called up to active military duty, will be a guest of first lady Laura Bush at tonight's State of the Union address before Congress. ...more

January 28, 2008

It was one cross among hundreds: White stone, about three feet high, glittery flecks sparkling in the sun. ...more

December 19, 2007

About 120 crape myrtles in medians along U.S. 301 got a reprieve this week as members of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce signed papers agreeing to take over landscaping and maintenance duties from Hillsborough County. ...more

November 29, 2007

John T. Kniesel died in combat some 65 years ago. ...more

November 25, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Bill Miller. ...more

November 22, 2007

They are lined up like footnotes to the names etched on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial's polished black granite, leaning against its base, some a collective tribute to the fallen, others bearing a message for just one of the dead. ...more

November 11, 2007

Wrenita Codrington doesn't listen to the news much anymore. She can't bear it, especially hearing about so many troops killed in action this year. ...more

November 8, 2007

The news this week that 2007 became the deadliest year for U.S. troops in Iraq was brought home Wednesday with a solemn ceremony for two local U.S. Army sergeants who died half of a world away two months ago. Hillsborough County Commissioners honored Sgt. Cory Clark of Plant City who was killed on Aug. 28 in Afghanistan and Sgt. 1st Class David A. Heringes of Tampa who died a day later in Iraq. ...more

November 7, 2007

For three years, you've spoiled me and allowed me to try to do the same for you. I hope I did my part in successfully accomplishing your patient care needs. Unfortunately, with the transition from a contracted facility to a VA-run operation which takes place Nov. 1, it was decided that someone else was more qualified than me. It was a privilege having that opportunity to work for you. I hope your VA care between us was exceptional. ...more

October 15, 2007