Judy Genshaft hadn't been at her job as president of the University of South Florida long when she was introduced to Lee Roy Selmon. He was an associate director of athletics at the time, and it's fair to say Genshaft didn't quite grasp who she was meeting. ...more

November 8, 2009

Turtles and birds and snakes. (Oh, my.) ...more

November 8, 2009

Last spring, the cigar industry fretted that the federal government might tax so-called "little cigars" into oblivion. ...more

November 4, 2009

Tampa Bay area residents looking for new areas to explore outside our beautiful beaches and exciting amusement parks have tens of thousands of acres of land within easy reach. ...more

October 31, 2009

"I believe in dog," read the sticker on the child's red wagon. ...more

October 25, 2009

Most kids' playhouses are nice and all. But what would happen if 20 funky architects took on the backyard and devoted some spare time to re-envision the classic structure? ...more

October 24, 2009

Days after a family of three escaped a fire in their Robles Park home, firefighters and fire inspectors canvassed the neighborhood Friday morning, inspecting and installing smoke alarms and communicating safety tips. ...more

October 24, 2009

A federal decision that took effect Thursday opened markets in five states and five U.S. territories to fresh Florida citrus, which was barred three years ago because of fears that shipments would spread canker. ...more

October 23, 2009

The cruise ship that bumped another liner while leaving port in Cozumel, Mexico, returned to Tampa on Sunday morning. The Carnival Legend was leaving Cozumel just after 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, when strong winds pushed it up against the Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas, which was docked. ...more

October 5, 2009

Michelle Obama debuted a short and sassy new hairstyle Tuesday night during a country music performance at the White House. The first lady shortened the sides and the back of her shoulder-length bob, and kept her side-sweeping bangs. "This up-do feels very soft, casual and easy," wrote Mary Tomer, founder of Mrs.-O.org, a blog dedicated to the first lady's outfits. Word from the White House is saying she didn't cut it, she just pinned it up in the back. Still, some women soon will be visiting beauty salons and asking for the latest "Michelle Obama" look. ...more

July 24, 2009