TAMPA - Judge Daniel Perry said he was reluctant but agreed to send Jessica Sierra for a yearlong stint at an in-house drug treatment facility in California. ...more

January 7, 2008

In the second episode of "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew," there is a moment when we see former "American Idol" contender Jessica Sierra at her most vulnerable. ...more

January 6, 2008

Rock on, Cleveland. The home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will host its induction ceremony in 2009 after more than a decade-long absence, Mayor Frank Jackson has announced. ...more

December 23, 2007

Celebrity addictions specialist Drew Pinsky - famous for preppy attire, wire-rimmed glasses and scholarly answers to difficult questions - said he is willing to come to Tampa to help fallen "American Idol" contestant Jessica Sierra. ...more

December 13, 2007

TAMPA - Celebrity addictions specialist Drew Pinsky – famous for his preppy attire, wire-rimmed glasses and scholarly answers to difficult questions – said he is willing to come to Tampa to advocate for fallen "American Idol" contestant Jessica Sierra. ...more

December 12, 2007

In the great channel shake-up that is going on with Bright House Networks today, Hillsborough County subscribers don't get a break when it comes to getting E! separated from C-SPAN2. ...more

December 11, 2007

Jessica Sierra's Ybor City antics have cost her a patriotic gig this week. ...more

December 9, 2007

Jessica Sierra's Ybor City antics have cost her a patriotic gig. Sierra's web site shows that she planned to sing at the "A Song for Their Service" concert for American troops set for Dec. 14 in Washington D.C. That's not going to happen, said retired Lt. Col. Buzz Patterson, of MoveAmericaForward.org, the group sponsoring the concert. ...more

December 8, 2007

TAMPA - Former "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sierra is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning to address her most recent charges: misdemeanor disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest without violence and violation of probation. ...more

December 4, 2007

Regarding 'Sadly, Marine Has Nothing But Time' (Metro, Oct. 16): I seldom agree with the viewpoints espoused by Daniel Ruth but am moved to express my support of this column regarding the Bollea/Graziano circus. Although the injured young man must bear some responsibility for riding in Nick Bollea's speeding car without a seatbelt, the price he's paying is steep. ...more

October 17, 2007