TAMPA Investigators here are searching for a Virginia couple they say murdered a man earlier this week and may be hiding here. Deputies say Jason Betts and Mithrellas "Relli" Curtis fled from Smyth County, Va., after Betts broke into the man's house on Monday, stabbed him to death and seriously injured three others – two women and a man. ...more

December 12, 2008

Several of my readers related to my memory-loss column ("How Long is a Senior Moment?" The Sun, June 4, 2008), so I thought I would give an update on my progress. Maybe there's something to learn, as I do feel I've made some headway. I was reminded to write this when I e-mailed writer friend Bob Larson and asked him if he could recall the name of a mutual acquaintance I thought I had seen at Sun Terrace. He told me the guy's name and then said, "Thanks for asking a question I can answer. At my age, we usually recall names by committee action." Too funny! And so true! ...more

November 26, 2008

Daniel Guy McMullen, the oldest living member of a Pinellas County pioneer family, sat at his kitchen table Saturday and smiled about becoming a centenarian this week. His face crinkled and his eyes twinkled as he said, "Ninety-nine years has covered a wonderful span. And now 100 years has got me." ...more

February 10, 2008