It's a tough economy out there, even for a kid. And many parents are wondering how to broach the subject. ...more

December 7, 2008

John Halada of Palm Harbor says Pinellas County has overreached in regulating the tree cutting. ...more

December 6, 2008

Paulett McIntosh of Elfers says people should not make assumptions about the people at food banks based on the vehicles they are driving. ...more

November 8, 2008

Preschoolers with a parent away at war were more likely to show aggression than other young children in military families, according to the first published research on how the very young react to wartime deployment. ...more

November 4, 2008

In its first survey of its students' health, the University of Florida has learned that most feel overwhelmed, one-fifth suffered injuries after drinking alcohol, one-third refrained from sex in the previous year and many have seriously considered suicide. The responses are documented among many others in UF's recently released Healthy Gators Student Survey, which the university devised to come up with better health initiatives. ...more

October 8, 2008

In its first ever survey of its students' health, the University of Florida has learned that most feel overwhelmed, one-fifth suffered injuries after drinking alcohol, one-third refrained from sex in the previous year and many have seriously considered suicide. ...more

October 7, 2008

Healthcare professionals generally recognize the death of a spouse as major stress event in a person's life. And that stress can be compounded when the death occurs in a younger couple. ...more

September 29, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Transportation once again dominated the discussion at the sixth of seven town hall meetings Superintendent MaryEllen Elia is holding across Hillsborough County. ...more

September 23, 2008

Dear Abby: I am a 39-year-old married man. "Lana" and I have been married 10 years. We deal with the usual problems (our son, jobs, money) as a team. I feel blessed to have married my best friend. ...more

September 14, 2008

Gulf High may have one of the most experienced offensive backfields in the county. ...more

September 3, 2008