In an effort to appeal to taxpayers during his campaign for re-election last year, Buddy Johnson boasted that he had cut his office's budget by 10 percent. Instead, according to an audit released Friday, Johnson overspent his budget in the final 15 months of his administration by $2.35 million...........more
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Buddy Johnson Is In More Hot Water
In an effort to appeal to taxpayers during his campaign for re-election last year, Buddy Johnson boasted that he had cut his office's budget by 10 percent. Instead, according to an audit released Friday, Johnson overspent his budget in the final 15 months of his administration by $2.35 million...........more
Parents Gave Permission For Their Children To Be Shocked
Florida Prisons Shock Kids Demonstrations at three Florida prisons where more than 40 children were shocked with stun guns have led to the dismissal of three employees and the resignation of two others, Corrections Secretary Walter McNeil said Friday.............here
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You can become a Friend of SWFBUD for $25 a year and the first 100 Friends will get a free Polar Bottle water bottle.If you want to become a Friend, contact SWFBUD Director Alan Snel at
Michael Lowry's Mercy
A St. Petersburg homeowner's mercy might be the only reason a burglary suspect is still alive.............hereFriday, May 15, 2009
Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin White
The Cyrano de Bergerac of Kennedy Blvd.Has found himself in a fine kerfuffle of kinkiness in the wake of a federal sexual discrimination lawsuit brought by a former aide who claims no sooner did she go work for the commissioner in 2007 than Kevin White began redefining the term public service...........more
A Day Late And Billions Of Dollars Short
For Hillsborough On Growth-Management BillAfter months of hounding from activists and even early coverage in both papers including this editorial in the Trib dated Feb 21st, 2009 the Hillsborough County Commission finally weighs in on Senate Bill 360, a bad revamp of Florida’s growth-management safeguards.........here
Thursday, May 14, 2009
TECO Denies Report Of High Toxin Discharge
Tampa Electric is denying suggestions that its Big Bend Power Station is dumping high levels of selenium, a metal toxin, into Tampa Bay. The Washington Post reported recently that several U.S. power plants have been flushing wastewater with levels of selenium that far exceed EPA standards into U.S. waterways. The Big Bend plant was included in the Post's analysis..........more
Solar Car Stops In Tampa
It's a glimmer of gold and black topping out at 75 mph. No stops for gas. Just food, rest and friends. But it's a looker.......here
Bob Graham Endorses Alex Sink
Former Gov. Bob Graham has endorsed Alex Sink for Florida's next Governor. Graham is the most respected Democratic politician in Florida. The endorsement is symbolically huge for Sink.........here
Under-The-Bus Week For Hillsborough’s County Commissioners
For all of you mass transit supporters … buses everywhere were busy last week giving you a glimpse of what really goes on down at County Center...........more
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Colleen Sullivan Of Tampa
A Tampa mother who deputies say left her baby in a hot car while she broke into a home and punched a resident was arrested Monday. Colleen Sullivan, 21, lifted a sliding glass door off its track to enter a home at 1326 Autumn Drive while her 4-month-old boy sat in 93-degree heat outside...........more
My Kind of Town
Ybor City in Tampa is my favorite place to hang out and take photos. It's been a part of my life since the early eighties when I attended college there...........more
Palmetto Beach
Where is this little building. What country is it in? When I found it I drove right by at first, circled back and stopped right in front and just studied it for a while..........here
Alex Sink For Governor Of Florida!
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When Alex Sink is elected in November 2010, she will be Florida’s first woman governor! Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Salvation Army Shelter In St. Pete
I love the daily paper. In no other publication can you read one article full of facts, shedding light on some problem and then read a columnist in the next section completely unaware of said facts and making uneducated statements. I bring this up, because I just finished my Sunday edition of the St. Petersburg Times..........more
Tampa No.1 ‘Cookout Capital’ In Florida
Propane tank exchange brand Blue Rhino has just announced its top 100 Cookout Capitals for 2009.Bike To Work Day In Tampa
Downtown Tampa will be celebrating National Bike to Work Day on May 15 with group rides coming in from literally all directions. Participants will meet up afterwards at Indigo Coffee for a free beverage........here
Local Hero Tyler Kemmitzer
Saw his 3-year-old sister standing on the pool ladder, a frozen expression on her face. Her hand was pointing down toward the water. She was pointing at Ashley Lawler, floating face-down. Tyler took only seconds Sunday evening to clamber over a 4-foot fence, jump into the above-ground pool and grab Ashley........here
Monday, May 11, 2009
Lisa, Zachary, And Savannah Freiberg Of Tampa
Lisa worked at Wal-Mart on Dale Mabry Highway at Bearss Avenue where dozens of her friends and co-workers attended the ceremony in the lobby. The 26-year-old mother and her young children were brutally killed in their Lutz home on Mother's Day last year.........here
Sara Swanson's Work Out
A Tampa mother has been charged with child neglect after her 3-year-old son was found wandering their apartment complex Sunday afternoon without any clothes on.........more
Pam Iorio: Not Running For US Senate
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, who a few months ago expressed interest in Mel Martinez’s seat in the Senate, said today she will not run for statewide or national office in 2010..........here
Jennifer Howe's Mothers Day
Howe, who was let go by WTSP in September after more than a dozen years, has not yet found another job. She said life has been tough since she left the station, with few job prospects..........more
"Mr. Nice Guy" Peter Schorsch
Schorsch said Bennett was at first reticent to bring him on as a hired campaign employee given Schorsch's previous legal troubles. He was arrested in 2006 on charges he stole nearly $10,000 from the Tarpon Springs Democratic Club and from Ed Helm and Eve Joy, who ran for mayor and a seat on the St. Petersburg City Council, respectively, a year earlier.
Schorsch also still owes the state more than $67,000
for 40 election law violations in 2005..........more
Jamie Bennett
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