Because of an editor's error, William "Bill" Pierson's name was misspelled in the byline of his guest column on Saturday's editorial page, "Thank you, Spc. Justin Coleman." ...more

August 6, 2009

Recent letters to the Tribune have dealt with socialized health care. The most amusing was the "Letter Of The Day" submitted by a Canadian woman who by her own admission spends a great deal of time getting "free" care. Ailments included two knee replacements, bowel surgery, ankle surgery and numerous other problems. I wonder what kind of program the Canadian government has to try to keep people healthy. ...more

March 16, 2009

Shannon Pierson died of a drug overdose on March 3, 2007. The night before, the 19-year-old had snorted a crushed oxycodone pill given to her by Max Lutz, prosecutors said. ...more

February 5, 2009

Shannon Pierson died of a drug overdose on March 3, 2007. The night before, the 19-year-old had snorted a crushed oxycodone pill given to her by Max Lutz, prosecutors said. On Tuesday, a Pasco County jury deliberated for more than two hours before finding Lutz not guilty of delivery of a controlled substance. ...more

February 4, 2009

4A-8 GIRLS SOCCER For a third straight season, Gulf ousts Sharks in double overtime as freshman Alicia Schulman's corner kick is headed in by sophomore Dani Schulman at 97 minutes for the game winner. SHARKS GO ONE-AND-DONE FOR 5TH STRAIGHT WINTER ...more

January 22, 2009

TAMPA -- About 400 people gathered today for a luncheon and fashion show that included wives of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers players and other local celebrities as models to benefit the St. Joseph's Hospitals Foundation. ...more

December 11, 2008

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December 3, 2008

MONDAY'S SCORES ...more

December 2, 2008

As he stood on the curb waiting for the hearse to pass, Bill Pierson had a revelation. ...more

November 30, 2008

GIRLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES 59, NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN 43 ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES (59) - K. Davis 12 8-10 33, S. Davis 1 0-0 2, Castillo 5 2-2 13, Daigle 3 5-5 11. Totals - 21 15-17 59. ...more

November 18, 2008