The Food and Drug Administration is challenging makers of alcohol-infused energy drinks to prove their beverages are safe, citing complaints that the products can cause risky behavior and injury. ...more

November 14, 2009

There's not much goin' on in the White House, where the travlin' Prez is seldom at work these days; nor is anything necessary nor constructive bein' worked on under the dense dome of our national Capitol. ...more

November 3, 2009

Bad idea Editor: As one of only two people who spoke out against the proposed renewal of New Port Richey's "alcoholic beverages in the park" ordinance at the Oct. 20 City Council meeting, I was dismayed, but not surprised, that council is moving forward with extending, and perhaps expanding, this controversial ordinance. I have been an active and vocal opponent of this issue for many years and am saddened that the vast majority of residents, 69 percent, who voted against this idea several years ago, have been totally forgotten. ...more

October 28, 2009

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today released backup offensive lineman Marcus Johnson – less than 11 hours after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. ...more

October 27, 2009

The Sweetbay Supermarkets, the anchor tenant of the Meres Crossing Town Center, recently moved a step closer to opening its full-service supermarket. ...more

July 18, 2009

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by Hillsborough County bikini bars over a county law restricting such businesses. ...more

April 30, 2009

Thirty-four convenience and grocery store employees must appear in court for selling alcohol to underage customers last week, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

April 16, 2009

Thirty-four convenience and grocery store employees must appear in court after they sold alcohol to underage customers last week, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

April 15, 2009

The issue: Buying alcoholic beverages and having county employees sell them at special community events. ...more

March 29, 2009

The pastor of a local Lutheran church has been charged with driving while intoxicated, records show. Jon Noble Keiser, 60, was released from Orient Road Jail today after posting $500 bail. ...more

March 18, 2009