I don't conduct the AARP Driver Safety Program for drivers over the age of 50 any more, but we addressed the issue of talking (or text messaging) on the phone while driving as serious, and the age of the driver doesn't matter. ...more

December 6, 2008

Any plans for the county to do away with its volunteer planning and zoning board and replace it with a paid hearing officer were firmly dashed Wednesday. ...more

August 14, 2008

by light rail or bus? Perhaps a combination of both? ...more

July 17, 2008

If you had your choice, how would you like to travel to downtown Tampa or St. Petersburg — by light rail or bus? Perhaps a combination of both? ...more

July 16, 2008

On the biggest stage it will see, the Durant High softball team plans to do just what it takes to get there. ...more

May 7, 2008

A polio outbreak in Nigeria was caused by the vaccine designed to stop it, international health officials say, leaving at least 69 children paralyzed. ...more

October 6, 2007

The suicide rate among preteen and teenage girls rose to its highest level in 15 years, and hanging surpassed guns as the preferred method, federal health officials reported Thursday. ...more

September 7, 2007