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Scott Ernest, 42, poses with a Celtic cross, which he describes as one of the most important and commonly used white supremacist symbols. "It was made by hand by a Stormfront member. I was telling everybody I was getting out of the movement, and I wanted nothing to do with it. He drove it all the way from eastern Oregon to Montana overnight to give me as a gift. He wanted me to stay." Ernest left the movement in 2016 and now lives in Lakeland.
Former Florida white nationalist reckons with his past, America’s present
He knew of the violence. He stayed. Can he help undo what he fueled?
Two Black protesters flee a man pointing a gun during a protest in downtown St. Petersburg on Sept. 26, 2020.
A white man pulled a gun at a Florida protest. Black men took the blame.
Boyzell Hosey says goodbye with a single rose at the conclusion of a dual service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in St. Petersburg Nov. 21, 2020, for his father Amos Hosey (Dec. 17, 1926-Nov. 5, 2020) and his brother Roy Hosey (Dec. 1, 1952 - Nov. 15, 2020).
Two weeks. Three lost. One Florida family ravaged by coronavirus.
Barbara Burns lives now in a St. Petersburg halfway house with two roommates.
She cared for her sister her whole life. Then she killed her.
Dorothy Hair doesn't remember exactly how James proposed. They got married because they feared he would be sent overseas to Korea. Instead, they landed at Fort Dix, N.J., where they were photographed in May 1951.
For 70 years, she was by his side, until quarantine kept them apart
She was found curled up in a filthy room, unable to speak or make eye contact. They called her a feral child. Could nurturing make up for a lifetime of neglect?
Girl in the Window
She was found curled up in a filthy room, unable to speak or make eye contact. They called her a feral child. Could nurturing make up for a lifetime of neglect?
A Tampa boy was born with a rare disease. His parents refuse to give up hope.
Lincoln’s Shot
A Tampa boy was born with a rare disease. His parents refuse to give up hope.
The lingering case of Tommy Zeigler and other men on Florida’s Death Row.
Blood & Truth
The lingering case of Tommy Zeigler and other men on Florida’s Death Row.

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  1. History of a St. Petersburg lynching was hidden. Not anymore.
    Feb. 23• St. Petersburg
    Gwendolyn Reese, 71, president of the African American Heritage Association and a lifelong resident of St. Petersburg, poses near the intersection where, on Nov. 12, 1914, the public lynching of John Evans occurred. On Feb. 23, 2021, a memorial will be placed near the site.
    In 1914, John Evans was attacked by an angry mob and killed before a jury or judge weighed in.
  2. Former Florida white nationalist reckons with his past, America’s present
    Jan. 23• Narratives
    Scott Ernest, 42, poses with a Celtic cross, which he describes as one of the most important and commonly used white supremacist symbols. "It was made by hand by a Stormfront member. I was telling everybody I was getting out of the movement, and I wanted nothing to do with it. He drove it all the way from eastern Oregon to Montana overnight to give me as a gift. He wanted me to stay." Ernest left the movement in 2016 and now lives in Lakeland.
    He knew of the violence. He stayed. Can he help undo what he fueled?
  5. Looking back: WriteLane podcast
    Dec. 30, 2020• WriteLane
    From left, Maria Carrillo, Lane DeGregory and Christopher Goffard discuss his approach to storytelling during a WriteLane episode recorded at a Norwegian conference.
    After three years and 159 episodes, time for a break.
  6. Finding new story forms: WriteLane podcast
    Dec. 23, 2020• WriteLane
    Assistant Manager Shak Siddiquee talked to the Times about life in March, as he worked to keep the Gulfport Shell open and safe.
    Take risks. Ignore naysayers. Trust your instincts.
  7. Two weeks. Three lost. One Florida family ravaged by coronavirus.
    Dec. 17, 2020• Health
    Boyzell Hosey says goodbye with a single rose at the conclusion of a dual service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in St. Petersburg Nov. 21, 2020, for his father Amos Hosey (Dec. 17, 1926-Nov. 5, 2020) and his brother Roy Hosey (Dec. 1, 1952 - Nov. 15, 2020).
    Times journalist Boyzell Hosey developed symptoms, then watched his world shatter.
  8. Examining ethics, part two: WriteLane podcast
    Dec. 16, 2020• Narratives
    Kelly McBride
    Poynter Institute’s Kelly McBride returns as a guest.
  9. Examining ethics: WriteLane podcast
    Dec. 9, 2020• WriteLane
    Kelly McBride has taught reporting, writing, editing and ethics at the Poynter Institute.
    Poynter Institute’s Kelly McBride discusses journalism dilemmas.
  10. How to heal? WriteLane podcast
    Dec. 2, 2020• WriteLane
    Billy Overcast talks about the recent presidential election while at home in St. Petersburg.
    A post-election story takes twists and turns before coming together.
  11. The bruise on the apple: WriteLane podcast
    Nov. 25, 2020• WriteLane
    Linda Clark taught band and directed the choirs at Tyrone Middle School before retiring. Here, she chats with student Leonard Carter.
    What if your subject is too perfect?
  12. Does it matter where you go to school? WriteLane podcast
    Nov. 18, 2020• WriteLane
    Omar Rashad
    A college journalist discusses the industry’s elitism.

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