It was such an eye opener; my son called the other day and his first words were, "Mom, all those Santa Clause's helpers in the malls deserve 10 times the salary they get." When I asked what brought him to that profound decision, he tearfully told me that last week, while working as a police officer in a town nearby, he was approached by his chief, who asked him if he would fill in for the Santa Clause that could not show up for the Christmas parade scheduled for that evening. He had a great time as he waved to all the children on the parade's route. After the parade, he was then asked to sit on Santa's throne and listen to all the children's wishes. That sounded like fun, thinking that he would be hearing all the wishes his own kids have of laptops, cell phones, etc. ...more

December 28, 2009

A transient was sentenced to five years in prison this morning in connection with the strangulation of a man in Clearwater in 2008. ...more

December 22, 2009

Gifts for the women in your life. ...more

December 22, 2009

Gifts the whole family will love. ...more

December 16, 2009

Regarding "Killer's letters torment father," front page, Dec. 10: I hope Roy Brown can set his mind at ease about Willie Crain, who killed his daughter, Amanda Brown. Crain is a grandstander who always said he didn't kill Amanda in spite of DNA and other irrefutable proof. The law knows he is guilty, or he would not be where he is. ...more

December 14, 2009

WESLEY CHAPEL - Alex Garcia stole the show Thursday evening. The sophomore forward scored all of Pasco's goals in its 4-2 win over Wesley Chapel. ...more

November 20, 2009

Not everyone living near Floriland Mall was against the housing there of Tampa's homeless. I, for example, who live within walking distance of that mall, would have welcomed them to my neighborhood with open arms. What a wonderful opportunity it would have been for those of us who are more fortunate to volunteer with and help those who temporarily are not able to help themselves. ...more

October 28, 2009

Q. Why do some people die and others don't? Do they die in their sleep? Why can doctors not help them? ...more

October 27, 2009

By beginning their work week a day earlier, the Patriots were able to work in two extra practices. ...more

October 23, 2009

Brooksville Regional Hospital's sleep disorders center will hold an open house to celebrate their one-year anniversary from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. ...more

October 8, 2009