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The Tampa Bay Times

Best Article Science Health

Never Let Go

On being the parent of a micro preemie.

  1. Part One: Lost and Found

    A daughter is born, four months too soon.

  2. Part Two: The Zero Zone

    Juniper’s first few weeks.

  3. Part Three: Baby's Breath

    Miracles, in little pieces.

Kelley Benham The Tampa Bay Times Dec 2012 1h20min Permalink

Business

America's Worst Charities

A three-part investigation into crooked fundraising.

  1. America's 50 worst charities rake in nearly $1 billion for corporate fundraisers

  2. Lack of regulation and meager penalties allow worst charities to thrive

  3. Intricate family connections bind several of America's worst charities

Kris Hundley, Kendall Taggart The Tampa Bay Times Jun 2013 45min Permalink

Business Crime

The Divorce From Hell

“Five years, four judges, six lawyers, $400,000 in attorney and expert fees and costs, a child yanked back and forth, [and] petty arguing.” Chronicling the slow end of one American marriage.

Leonora LaPeter Anton The Tampa Bay Times Apr 2013 25min Permalink

Crime

A Signature Moment

Thirty-one years ago, Joy Hunley’s daughter was adopted. At least that’s what the paperwork says.

Michael Kruse The Tampa Bay Times Jan 2013 15min Permalink

Best Article Science

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder Brings Woman Agony, Not Ecstasy

Gretchen Molannen was perpetually aroused. She couldn’t work or sleep.

On December 1, the day after this story was published, she killed herself.

Leonora LaPeter Anton The Tampa Bay Times Nov 2012 10min Permalink

A Rite Gone Horribly Wrong

The deadly hazing that destroyed a legendary college marching band.

Ben Montgomery The Tampa Bay Times Nov 2012 10min Permalink

Crime

The Retreat

How life has changed in the neighborhood where Trayvon Martin was killed.

Lane DeGregory The Tampa Bay Times Mar 2012 10min Permalink