We can sympathize with the people who have been struggling for years to pump life into New Port Richey's downtown. Exhibit A in their tale of woe is Main Street Landing, the mixed-use project that during the Florida property boom of the early part of this decade appeared to be the kick start downtown had needed. Given the current economic situation, however, trying to get the project back in gear right now might not be a good idea. ...more

March 18, 2009

The bacterium that causes infections of the urinary possess the molecular tools to steal what it needs from its hosts. Researchers, however, are attempting to turn the tables and use those tools to kill E. coli. ...more

March 4, 2009

A dog disease that veterinarians rarely saw five or 10 years ago is making a comeback in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

February 18, 2009

The latest salmonella outbreak provides additional proof the nation's flimsy food safety system poses a threat to both consumers and businesses. ...more

February 12, 2009

A Pittsburgh interception and 100-yard touchdown run proved too much for cell phone networks to bear. ...more

February 2, 2009

The Tribune is nothing if not relentless in its determination to present a distorted picture of me. The most recent example is Catherine Dolinski's article, which editorialized about my comments regarding public library policies and procedures. ...more

January 3, 2009

Criticizing the White House directly for the first time since November's election, President-elect Barack Obama on Sunday accused President Bush of not doing enough to stem the nation's home foreclosure crisis. ...more

December 8, 2008

Get a flu shot for the price of two nonperishable food items — more if you're feeling generous — Dec. 15 through 20 at Bayfront Convenient Care Clinics in Pinellas County. The offer is open to ages 2 and older, and the food goes to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic. ...more

December 5, 2008

It's not exactly the same as shivering on the sidewalk and watching Santa roll down the street to the strains of a marching band. ...more

December 1, 2008

Exercise guru Richard Simmons brought his signature combination of showbiz pizzazz and stratospheric enthusiasm to Tropicana Field on Thursday morning, where he led hundreds on the Senior Fun Walk. ...more

November 21, 2008