The winner of the 2009 Publix Super Markets Gasparilla half marathon, Richie Cunningham, sounds like a character out of a television show. But don't be fooled. The only attribute this tough-as-nails Australian triathlete shares with the fictional character is his bright red hair. ...more

March 1, 2009

The New Port Richey Salvation Army Mini-Mite football team began their new season last Saturday afternoon with one member perhaps standing out amongst the rest. ...more

September 13, 2008

"Careless in Red," by Elizabeth George (HarperCollins, $27.95) ...more

July 6, 2008

Parts 1 and 2 of this story were published April 20 and 27. When four-year-old Lisa slipped into my apartment naked, for the second time, I tried not to look shocked. Gemma quickly said, "Oh, I never put clothes on that one at 'ome. She just gets 'em filthy. Once she even stuffed 'er dress down the commode." I forced a smile, "Would you like some coffee?" "Oh, bloody good idea, that." I led the way to the kitchen where Lisa had already opened my refrigerator and grabbed a carton of yogurt. She shoved it at me. "Open this." "Sure." I pulled off the aluminum seal and handed it back. "Let me get you a spoon." But she had already dug into it with her fingers. Gemma yawned, ignoring her daughter, while I poured the coffee. ...more

May 3, 2008

A Pasco County woman is recovering after being carjacked, threatened and left tied up in her car in the Ocala National Forest, deputies said. ...more

December 6, 2007

A 31-year-old man was the victim of a bizarre strong arm robbery early this morning at C&J Bookstore, 4949 14th St., authorities reported. ...more

November 10, 2007

Robbery detectives are looking for a man who robbed a Cornerstone Bank branch in St. Petersburg on Monday wearing a replica of the mask from the movie 'Scream.' ...more

September 19, 2007