Ex-Marine Robert "Bob" Childers' "Once a Marine, always a Marine" manner of loyalty transferred into an allegiance to the men and women of the Temple Terrace Police Department. ...more

June 21, 2008

Some of us wear our patriotism on our sleeves. Or our lapels. Some stick it on the family car, in the shape of a yellow ribbon. It can be seen flying from the front porch or peeking out from under a sleeve, in an inky salute. ...more

May 26, 2008

In this time of an unpopular, protracted war, which is draining money from a struggling economy, the question of how to show patriotism is more complicated than ever. Some complain that the symbols we use to show loyalty to homeland have morphed into pro-war emblems. Stickers, flags, ribbons and pins carry new meaning, now that the war debate is politicized. Those who show them resent that the display is taken as a political stance. To them, it is still a deeply meaningful demonstration of their love of country — whether or not they love its politics. ...more

May 23, 2008

Carl Edwards briefly explored free agency before deciding to stay with Roush Fenway Racing for the next several years. ...more

May 3, 2008

Regarding "Gonzmarts Quit Knights Over Vulgar Gasparilla DJ" (front page, Feb. 19): ...more

February 21, 2008

Within the narrow boundaries of big-time football, Tony Dungy basically has it all. As we've known for years though, he also has a higher calling - yes, there are things more important than the NFL - and it's only a question of when he decides to get to it. ...more

January 16, 2008

Sports fans have tendency to be a little cultish but Hugh Donnelly took it to the next level; he formed his own clan. ...more

December 30, 2007

"Im not really big into any other sports but this really took hold of me," says our fan of the week Matt "Buc Nutz" Algeri. ...more

December 19, 2007

Vladimir Putin assured his political party Monday that Russia's age of Putin is far from over, pledging to accept an offer of the prime minister's post when he leaves the presidency next year. ...more

December 18, 2007

Odd as it may sound, traffic can be a good thing. It certainly is for Highland Homes when you consider that traffic for the home builder equals families looking for homes. ...more

December 16, 2007