A man poured a flammable liquid on his wife and set her on fire Tuesday afternoon at their home, authorities say. ...more

November 17, 2009

Political correctness The price for being politically correct is killing us. You know you just might be a redneck if you have rebel flag waving from the back of your pickup truck and a bumper sticker proclaiming, "The South Will Rise Again. ...more

November 15, 2009

An area resident was recently recognized for three decades of contributions to the South Shore community. ...more

November 11, 2009

Secure flying On a recent trip to the Northwest, our toothpaste, hair products and shaving cream were confiscated. I can understand the rules; however, in the same bag we also had scissors, tweezers and nail clippers that were not confiscated. ...more

November 7, 2009

I sat at a traffic light at State Road 60 and 22nd Street in Tampa on Thursday as law enforcement agencies escorted a hearse bearing the body of a soldier who had died in service to our country. He was home for burial. I arrived home a short time later and turned on the news to see that numerous brave souls awaiting deployment overseas were killed in Texas. ...more

November 7, 2009

As many part-time residents took refuge from the Florida heat and humidity over the summer, activity in Kings Point certainly didn't go into hibernation. ...more

November 4, 2009

More than 100 Junior ROTC cadets, including students from Riverview High, who will perform an armed squad exhibition, will assist at the Hillsborough Veterans Council's annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Museum and Park, 3602 U.S. 301 N. ...more

November 4, 2009

We missed those of you who ventured north as part of the annual snowbird migration. And now that you're back, we'd like to share some of the news we reported in the South Shore News & Tribune while you were gone. Welcome home. We're happy you're back. ...more

November 4, 2009

Tricks and treats are not just for kids - at least not at the Boo Bash. ...more

November 4, 2009

Need a job? Want an affordable home? Come to Tampa. You're not likely to hear those words these days, but 50 years ago, that was the marketing campaign of developers luring Northerners to the Sunshine State. ...more

November 1, 2009