As owner of Tampa's Stroller Strides franchise, Ginger Couden knows plenty of new moms wanting to return to top shape without leaving the baby with a sitter. She found the "workout-with-your-little-one" concept after gaining 50 pounds during her first pregnancy. ...more

November 15, 2008

Voters weren't that eager for change in the state Legislature. Incumbents dominated the day based on early, unofficial returns. ...more

November 5, 2008

Voters weren't that eager for change when it came to casting ballots for state legislators. Incumbents appeared to have swept the board based on early, unofficial returns. ...more

November 4, 2008

6:02 a.m.: An hour before the polls opened, 19 people waited in line at the FishHawk Ranch voting precinct. ...more

November 4, 2008

Bert Jacobs, co-founder of the Life Is Good apparel company, is headed to FishHawk Ranch on Saturday for an appearance at the Life Is Good Pumpkin Fest charity event. ...more

October 24, 2008

Tips From The Trainer/Water Aerobics Water aerobics provides a cool and low-stress workout for anyone with a swimsuit and a nearby pool. Lithia instructor Emily Marcellus says aqua exercise is gentler and reduces the risk of muscle or joint injury. It's also a cardiovascular workout that can build strength and increase range of motion. ...more

October 23, 2008

This may be the one and only time your spouse's annoying habit of spitting seeds could become an asset. ...more

October 22, 2008

This may be the one and only time your spouse's annoying habit of spitting seeds could become an asset. ...more

October 22, 2008

A new elected official will represent state House District 56 come January. ...more

October 19, 2008

Nearly 30 people at a Mulberry phosphate processing and mining facility were treated this morning after being exposed to a sulfur dioxide gas leak, Polk County Public Safety spokeswoman Heather Smith said. ...more

October 17, 2008