PALM HARBOR -- Pinellas Sheriff Jim Coats received spirited questioning by former deputies and local residents Thursday night over his plan to eliminate special patrol units to save money. The sheriff presented his case for the 10 percent spending reduction at a town hall meeting held by the Palm Harbor Coalition, a group that is exploring turning the Palm Harbor area into a city. ...more

June 27, 2008

More than three years ago, Juan and Lori Davis took a risk in deciding to relocate their garment factory from Drew Park to East Tampa. ...more

June 14, 2008

What is BPA? Bisphenol A is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic found in everyday products from baby bottles to DVDs to eyeglasses. It also is found in epoxy resins used in the lining of metal cans made in the United States for beer, soda and food. ...more

June 13, 2008

Lisa DePew of New Port Richey says letter expressing concerns about Barack Obama being a Muslim sleeper misstates the presidential candidate's background. ...more

June 11, 2008

Keeping your investments intact in today's market is hard enough. But if you're a couple, managing your investments together, it may be trickier. When it comes to investing, a couple could run into more trouble than a single person. ...more

June 1, 2008

Common sense and a lot of curiosity can reduce the risk of medication errors at your local pharmacy. Here are some simple rules when dropping off and picking up a prescription. ...more

May 30, 2008

I was appointed to the Tampa City Council in 2006 to finish a term for a departing council member. My term ended about a year ago. It was a tremendous experience, and I wish more people interested in government could have the opportunity to sit on the other side of the podium. ...more

May 25, 2008

A Texas appeals court ruled on Thursday that the state had illegally seized up to 468 children from their homes at a polygamist ranch in West Texas. ...more

May 23, 2008

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer on Tuesday announced a total ban on the slaughter at meat plants of cows too sick or weak to stand. ...more

May 21, 2008