A day after a jury convicted Khalid Ali Pasha of killing his wife and her adult daughter, his attorney described him as likable, hard-working, religious and generous. ...more

November 2, 2007

EDITOR'S NOTE: Through the years, Tim Ritter has directed Joel D. Wynkoop in several films. Ritter, who lives in Kentucky, recalled some of their exploits in making low-budget movies for the underground B-movie world: ...more

October 27, 2007

It started with a high school graduation gift. 'I'd like a banjo,' Wally Meyer told his parents. They, being musicians themselves, were quite open to this idea. ...more

October 20, 2007

In the Tampa Bay area, we definitely are experts on dressing up like pirates. It's not many places where residents can honestly say they have puffy shirts and eye patches in their wardrobes, and thanks to Gasparilla and 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' people are prepared to break out the Jolly Rogers for Halloween costumes. Want to jazz up the look? Add accessories such as eye patches, daggers, boot tops, hoop earrings, hats and wigs. Pistols, swords, masks and telescopes can also help complete the costume. The Disney Store recently introduced a line of costumes based on the latest 'Pirates' film, 'At World's End.' Included in the collection are Elizabeth Swann, the role played by Keira Knightley, in women's and girls' sizes. ...more

October 16, 2007

A Cut Above The Rest Edward Williams is a man of many talents. He owns an auto accessory company, a production company and a decorating business. But it's his barbershop, Boyz 2 Men on Florida Avenue, that has been attracting national attention. The shop is one of four finalists for the nation's best in the annual Hoodie Awards. centraltampa.tbo.com ...more

September 16, 2007