School board re-establishes former application process for magnet schools, plans to start committee ...more

October 20, 2009

Saying his studies "are leading me in a new direction," County Administrator David Hamilton has withdrawn his request for tuition reimbursement. ...more

March 26, 2009

County Adminstrator David Hamilton withdraws request; gets high marks on evaluation. ...more

March 25, 2009

While driving home one day, Chris Coad Taylor of Land O' Lakes said she was inspired to write her first book "Secrets of Havenridge." ...more

March 18, 2009

No player in football fits the Tampa 2 defense better than Derrick Brooks. The days of the Bucs playing the Tampa 2 are over, though. That's why Derrick Brooks' days as a Buccaneer are over. ...more

February 26, 2009

Who feels good about this? Even people who thought it had to happen, including the Glazers and their new coach and general manager, even those of us who understand it, should feel sick to our stomachs. ...more

February 26, 2009

After reading Don Plezia's piece on the "new" administration in Washington, I have to say my high hopes for "change," as it was called, seem to be nothing more than just hopes. President Barack Obama told us all it would be time for "new thoughts and ideas" and a "new direction" if we elected him. ...more

February 8, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers owners sent a reassuring message to fans when they fired Jon Gruden: They care about winning. No coach deserves a lifetime pass for capturing a Super Bowl title, as Gruden did in his first season with the Bucs in 2002. ...more

January 20, 2009

Jon Gruden is suddenly on the NFL's open market, altering coaching landscapes from Dallas to Buffalo. ...more

January 17, 2009

People gravitate to Hersey Jackson. Some shake his hand. Others hug his neck. All address him with respect: "Reverend" or "Pastor." ...more

November 27, 2008