Police are investigating the extent of a man's involvement with the Florida State Fair after the man, who is charged in a sex crime, said he owned and operated several rides and games there. Tampa police on Sunday arrested Alex Pala, 42, of Chicago, at the Days Inn at 2522 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Detectives said he tried to pay for sex with a 14-year-old boy, offering the child housing and several thousand dollars a month. ...more

February 17, 2009

The 37th Ryder Cup begins Friday at Valhalla Golf Club outside Louisville, Ky., and American golf is sweating bullets. Three in a row and five of the past six biennial competitions have been won by Europe. And the foreign squad is again a lopsided favorite. ...more

September 14, 2008

The three Hillsborough County deputies who ended a gunman's rampage in northwest Tampa in June were honored Tuesday for their efforts. ...more

September 10, 2008