Florida coach Urban Meyer has been fined $30,000 by the Southeastern Conference for criticizing officials. ...more

November 6, 2009

Carol Faessler and Darcy Hermida have a novel idea on tap. The partners are gearing up for the Nov. 6 grand opening of Bootleggers, where customers can handcraft wine, beer, liquor and soda to their own taste, "at a fraction of the cost," Hermida said. The shop provides home-brewing supplies for hobbyists and offers classes for wanna-be bootleggers. Brew parties are available after hours by appointment. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call (813) 643-9463. ...more

October 28, 2009

Richard Allard of New Port Richey says ordinary people will pay the cost of the cap-and-trade program the federal government is proposing to reduce carbon emissions. ...more

April 8, 2009

"The people need to know the story," says Stool Pigeon in August Wilson's award-winning play "King Hedley II." ...more

January 25, 2009

Review of American Stage production of "King Hedley II." ...more

January 22, 2009

Barack Obama said he's as hopeful as ever about the future of the U.S. as thousands of Americans converged on Washington's Lincoln Memorial for a free concert to celebrate his inauguration as the first black president. ...more

January 18, 2009

When I was a young child, my dad and I would often watch cowboy Westerns together. ...more

August 17, 2008

Here are some tips for patients considering cosmetic surgery from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: ...more

July 16, 2008

Where Were Journalists? "Dishing On Hillary" (Commentary, June 15) featured guest columns by three individuals whom I hold in very high esteem: the honorable Sandy Freedman, Clerk of Courts Pat Frank and historian Doris Weatherford. Freedman, Frank and Weatherford echoed what many of us have said for months. Though a Clinton supporter, my concern in this instance is apolitical. My concern is the same when Barack Obama suffers racial slurs and John McCain is judged incompetent to lead because of his age. ...more

June 22, 2008

Webb Middle School Principal Carmen Aguero was under investigation for missing school money when she retired earlier this fall, citing health reasons, according to school district records. ...more

November 6, 2007