My wife of 33 years reminds me almost on a daily basis of all the things I do not do. I am not referring to the responsibilities involving housework, shopping, temple visits or social life. I'm talking about her advice about my health: how I do not drink enough water, how I do not take enough antioxidants, how I find excuses not to go to yoga classes, how I do not eat enough organic stuff, etc. Never mind that I went through rigorous medical training for 13 years and have been practicing medicine for another 27 years and have received national awards for preaching prevention. She has all the answers for all my problems - tiredness, aches and pains, allergies and losing hair. I can imagine the pressures other people must be under from friends, families, claims and commercials to lead a "natural, safe and organic life." ...more

October 5, 2008

A New Port Richey couple with a love of both classic rock and Elvis have made a name for themselves on the area fraternal organization circuit. ...more

September 17, 2008

In spite of the heat, humidity and breezy conditions, the Orange Blossom Pregnancy Care Center golf tournament attracted a nice field on Saturday at the always demanding Highlands Ridge North golf course. ...more

September 15, 2008

She remembers playing inside a woodshed with her neighbor when she was 5 years old. ...more

July 12, 2008

TAMPA – A woman who says she was charged with drunken driving after blowing 0.0 twice on a breath test and having a clean urine test has sued Gulfport, accusing a police officer of violating her civil rights. ...more

July 9, 2008

In keeping with his "messiah" image, Barack Obama might have been more at home in Bethlehem, Pa., than in Unity, N.H., when he and his "former" nemesis, Hillary Clinton, opened their new act on the road to mixed reviews. ...more

July 2, 2008

On a wild day of baseball at Wesley Chapel District Park, it was fitting that it ended on a wild throw. ...more

July 2, 2008

Roller coaster wins by Hernando and Sumter force doubleheader to decide district championship. ...more

June 28, 2008

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

May 20, 2008

The Rev. H. Richard Bills first arrived in Plant City to pastor First Baptist Church in 1957. He was 41 years old and at the peak of his career. ...more

May 10, 2008