I have been reading a lot about this lately. In most cases our commissioners want to contract out everything to save us taxpayers money and now they are considering letting the sheriff take over the jail from CCA. ...more

March 6, 2010

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Even though the Detroit Pistons are having their worst season in 16 years, coach Stan Van Gundy knew his Orlando Magic were in trouble Sunday night. ...more

February 1, 2010

In a reply to comments made by band students about Sylvia Moore's letter on Nov. 24: No, I'm not keeping it in the band room as suggested. I believe the public needs to know because they are where you (the band) get your money from. I refuse to raise money for you to use for a 90-95 percent black uniform. I as a parent refuse black because it is gothic and darkness. ...more

December 19, 2009

After watching Josh Freeman, I'm left with one thought ... How many wins would this team have if they played him sooner? ...more

November 9, 2009

It is difficult to highlight the positives when talking about this year's Bucs. ...more

November 7, 2009

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven't done a lot right this season, as we know so well. This Sunday was going to provide a break from all that, though, with the "Throwback" game against the Packers - complete with a return to the hideous (yet lovable) Creamsicle uniforms and the winking pirate on the helmets. ...more

November 5, 2009

The Bucs started out the season going "retro," wearing the old creamsicle uniforms. Little did I know they were going to take the concept literally and play like the Bucs that originally wore those colors. ...more

October 20, 2009

TAMPA – After an offseason of tumultuous change, the Buccaneers revisit their Creamsicle roots this morning by unveiling the 1976 throwback uniforms they will sport at home Nov. 8 against the Green Bay Packers. ...more

July 31, 2009

Sheriff's officials are investigating how an inmate at a central Florida jail obtained a loaded handgun in an attempted escape. A sheriff's spokeswoman says Osceola County Jail inmate Angel Santiago pulled out a gun and threatened to kill an officer escorting him back to his cell Monday evening. ...more

June 24, 2009

A 23-year-old Clearwater woman placed in the top 10 in an international swimsuit pageant sponsored by the chain known for its chicken wings and servers dressed in skimpy uniforms. ...more

June 22, 2009