Our current system, which allows an elite few to amass unimaginable wealth by exploiting the sickness and suffering of millions of people, is immoral, unconscionable and un-American. Private enterprise should never be in control of people's life and death decisions. ...more

November 30, 2009

As many of us prepare for a Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate our blessings, I hope you will find a way to help fellow Floridians suffering during tough economic times. ...more

November 16, 2009

Editor's note: The following is a letter sent to Ginny Brown-Waite in response to her July 9 newsletter. It is reprinted here at the author's request. ...more

November 10, 2009

Big Insurance, with its excessive profiteering and exploitation has shown itself a cruel and inhumane master and should no longer be allowed to exclusively administer America's health care. ...more

October 30, 2009

Florida Voices for Animals would like to praise Tampa police officer Paul Smalley for rescuing a 3-month-old puppy from a baking vehicle in East Tampa ("Police: Woman left dog in hot car at IKEA grand opening," May 7). We would also like to thank the passerby for alerting the police. ...more

May 18, 2009

A man apparently poured gasoline over himself and set himself on fire Tuesday night, suffering burns over about 75 percent of his body. ...more

March 11, 2009

Hoping to grasp the suffering of others, a few Saint Leo University students are nearing the end of a 24-hour fast intended to raise money for orphaned children in Haiti. ...more

November 19, 2008

The estate of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a newspaper delivery man filed suit today in Hillsborough County Circuit Court. ...more

November 10, 2008

Wasn't our country founded on Christian beliefs? Yes, it was. Our forefathers wanted to get away from England and be free to worship God. There must have been much enthusiasm in the beginning, even though there were hardships in this new land. However, as the centuries came and went, Christians became so accustomed to routine and common rituals of life that even now, we the people have lost our love for God. ...more

October 11, 2008

TAMPA A 41-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, accused by Tampa police of using a television cord to whip a child in her care, according to an arrest affidavit. ...more

August 14, 2008