Blanche E. Palfrey, the mother of the woman known as the "D.C. Madam," has filed a lawsuit to stop the release of photographs of her daughter that were taken by police after she hanged herself May 1 in a shed at her mom's home. ...more

August 7, 2008

The American Amateur Press Association held its annual convention last week here in Tampa. ...more

June 18, 2008

Stephanie Ragusa, a Hillsborough County teacher charged with having sex with some of her underage students, recently sent a letter to Nick Bollea, the incarcerated teenage son of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. ...more

June 7, 2008

Nick, We don't know each other, but we are both in similar situations with the media + a high degree of public scrutiny. If you are anything like me, I'm sure you receive tons of "fan mail" each day from total strangers who say pretty much anything you can think of. I just want you to know that you are not alone. And for what it is worth, I can sympathize with the dynamics of your case, esp. in light of the public. It's not us, Nick, but something "off" with society, that our situations garner more attention + print than the President, the election, or even an earthquake killing thousands. Nothing prepares you for nor prevents it; sensationalism. I have only been here 1 month in administrative confinement, due entirely to my case's "high profile status." I've honestly, not been following your case, except in hearing that our names are mentioned frequently on the news. Keep your head up and never lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. You have more people support + pulling for you than you will ever know. I believe the character of an individual is measured over the long haul. And I have no doubt that you will rise above your current surroundings having experienced a personal inner growth known only to yourself in those many hours of isolation. You remain in my prayers, ...more

June 7, 2008

The following is the text of a letter written by Stephanie Ragusa and addressed to Nick Hogan. ...more

June 6, 2008

TAMPA -- Stephanie Ragusa, a Hillsborough County teacher charged with having sex with some of her underage students, recently sent a letter to Nick Bollea, the incarcerated son of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. The letter's contents weren't immediately available. ...more

June 6, 2008

Journalistic Priorities Where are the media's priorities? The most important article I have read all year is buried on page 13 of the Dec. 1 Tribune. A report released Nov. 30 finds "FDA Overwhelmed, Chaos Puts Public At Risk." This is front-page news! ...more

December 5, 2007