Nathaniel Lee released a white dove into the sky above Englewood on Wednesday as a final gesture before laying his wife to rest. ...more

January 24, 2008

In silk ties and blue formal gowns, the teenagers smiled at the crowd and news cameras, and belted out what could be Florida's new state song - a composition inspired by the Everglades and written by an elementary school music teacher who lives in Pompano Beach. ...more

January 12, 2008

When Kevin Shelden sat as a juror on a recent murder case, he had questions he would have liked to ask the witnesses. ...more

January 4, 2008

So how does one remember 2007 now that 2008 is officially upon us? Certainly not with great joy even though we in Florida did not have much of a hurricane season. Like the rest of the nation, Floridians convulsed under the grip of a tanking real-estate market, marked by record foreclosures. In Florida, high property taxes and insurance premiums made things worse for homeowners – and snowbirds, among some, promised to go elsewhere. ...more

January 1, 2008

The Wisconsin Badgers wrapped up their final practice before Tuesday's Outback Bowl with the knowledge they will be at full strength for their meeting with the Tennessee Volunteers. ...more

December 30, 2007

A sense of calmness has descended upon Jeff Lacy. The St. Petersburg super welterweight doesn't shy away from talking about his meltdown against Joe Calzaghe in early 2006. Instead, he welcomes that conversation. ...more

December 8, 2007

Hidden beneath the gaudy statistics of quarterback Zack Wynn and running back Sean Scott lies perhaps the biggest reason Hudson is one win from returning to the playoffs. ...more

October 31, 2007

After months of negotiations and debate with Pasco County, home builder Lennar Corp. won approval this week for its plans to develop Epperson Ranch at Curley and Elam roads. ...more

October 27, 2007

Although the Hillsborough River watershed encompasses more than 675 square miles in three counties and is the primary source of drinking water for Tampa, many give it little thought. ...more

October 26, 2007

Although the Hillsborough River watershed encompasses more than 675 square miles in three counties and is the primary source of drinking water for Tampa, many give it little thought. ...more

October 24, 2007