Everyone has lost keys, money or their cell phone at some point, but Detroit has made losing a lifestyle. The Lions are 0-10, six losses away from finishing the season winless. Detroit already has lost fans, respect, and possibly its auto industry, but can start to shed its losing persona today when Tampa Bay travels to the Motor City. ...more

November 23, 2008

Dear Abby: My beautiful 9-month-old daughter, "Lyric," is the result of an affair. Her father, "James," has never seen her, except in photographs. His family has no idea she exists. When I send pictures, he promises to visit "soon" - but I'm not supposed to ask when because he "just doesn't know right now." ...more

November 9, 2008

St. Petersburg police said it arrested 28 people today after a monthlong street-level drug operation. ...more

October 17, 2008

In both instances, the robber walked into the bank, half his face covered with gauze bandages, and waited in line until it was his turn to step up to the teller. ...more

August 14, 2008

The recent extra-marital affair has ended John Edwards' political career, at least his chances for running for president. I often wonder how some men (and often women) can be so stupid. What is really sad is Rielle Hunter, Edwards' ex-girl friend, saying she will not participate in DNA testing to establish the paternity of her daughter. Her decision means that the issue of who the father is will remain open, and may never be known. Our government should demand that the father's name of every child born in America be put on the birth certificate. ...more

August 14, 2008

DUNEDIN - Two men staying at a motel were arrested today after being accused of stealing electricity from a nearby business, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

July 15, 2008

Every NFL player has a distinctive memory of his first time. The first time he wrecked his Lamborghini and fled the scene. The first time police found pot in his car and he blamed it on the friend who had been using it. Then there is the first time he was court ordered to pay child support. ...more

September 9, 2007