Reference Darrel Johnston's Aug. 29 letter "Typical Politics." To paraphrase him: "When a candidate runs for the most important office in the world, and has nothing to offer in the way of experience, he will not and should not prevail." ...more

September 18, 2008

TAMPA – The University of South Florida Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its four 2008 alumni awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the university and community. Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 31 for the Distinguished Alumnus Award, Donald A. Gifford Alumni Service Award, Outstanding Young Alumnus Award and Class of '56 Award. ...more

December 13, 2007

The MOSI Partnership School will keep its name for at least a few more weeks. ...more

November 10, 2007

If you know of a politician, educator, citizen or place that deserves recognition, you can suggest it as a name for a future school. The Hillsborough County School District is seeking nominations for schools it is building in Citrus Park and southern Hillsborough as well as a partnership school it established at the Museum of Science & Industry. The Citrus Park school is a middle school under construction behind Citrus Park Elementary and is expected to open in August 2008. The south county school is an elementary, scheduled to open at the same time. The MOSI school opened this past August. ...more

September 20, 2007

Despite an impassioned plea to keep her job, Pinellas County Attorney Susan Churuti was fired Tuesday, a week after a grand jury report rebuked her for her role in brokering the purchase of land from the county property appraiser. ...more

September 5, 2007

CLEARWATER - Despite an impassioned plea to keep her job, Pinellas County Attorney Susan Churuti was fired Tuesday, a week after a grand jury report rebuked her for her role in brokering the purchase of land from the county property appraiser. ...more

September 4, 2007