Farm worker protest Last week The Tampa Tribune ran a story about farm workers from Immokalee protesting in front of Publix Supermarket demanding higher prices for the tomatoes they pick (Metro, Oct. 26). ...more

November 2, 2009

I read the story in the Oct. 28 The Tampa Tribune about Trevor Keezor and his experience with Home Depot. ...more

October 31, 2009

These aren't the best of times. Maybe you lost your job or you're facing foreclosure. But they say there's a silver lining in every cloud. If something good has come out of your bad circumstances, or if you've found a renewed purpose after being forced to make an unexpected transition, we'd love to hear from you. Send an e-mail to mbearden@tampatrib.com, and put Thankful in the subject line. Or you can write: Michelle Bearden, Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker St., Tampa, FL 33606. ...more

October 31, 2009

A former director for institutional research at Pasco-Hernando Community College has filed a civil lawsuit against the school, claiming racial discrimination and retaliation. ...more

October 30, 2009

I hope you read the story on Page 17 of the Tampa Tribune on Oct. 28 about the young man who was fired from his job for wearing a button on his apron. ...more

October 30, 2009

A group of fifth-grade students from across the county recently had the opportunity to learn about economics and the free enterprise system at Biz Town, a miniature "city." Twenty public and private enterprises were represented, including University Community Hospital, Tampa Electric Co. and The Tampa Tribune. ...more

October 28, 2009

A man charged with raping a woman last year won't be able to confront his accuser at trial this week. ...more

October 27, 2009

The decline in U.S. newspaper circulation is accelerating as the industry struggles with defections to the Internet and tumbling ad revenue. ...more

October 27, 2009

How does this recession compare with the Great Depression? We've got it much easier. But there are enough similarities to learn from looking back. ...more

October 26, 2009

Organizers had cool weather in mind when they scheduled this year's Suncoast Arts Fest for Jan. 23 and 24 at The Shops at Wiregrass. ...more

October 26, 2009