Since St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Kathleen Ford made headlines earlier this month with a comment about race, about the only person not talking about her comment was the candidate. ...more

October 27, 2009

Cyclists in the Tampa Bay area have a chance to hit the road with former Tour De France racer Bob Roll on Thursday morning. Anyone able to maintain an 18-mph pace is welcome to join the popular cycling commentator as he departs from Just Ride Bicycles, 13431 Boyette Road, at 10 a.m. ...more

June 3, 2009

Since age 6, Chaz Mena has revered Jose Marti, the 19th-century Cuban patriot, poet, journalist and thinker. ...more

April 25, 2009

Attorney General Eric Holder signaled a change on medical marijuana policy Wednesday, saying federal agents will target marijuana distributors only when they violate both federal and state law. ...more

March 18, 2009

As late as Friday, the New York Yankees were trying to downplay the inevitable Alex Rodriguez question-and-answer session with the media about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. They definitely had no intention of using the large tent that Andy Pettitte used just outside the field last year. The idea was that A-Rod would say basically that he had already 'fessed up to ESPN and that there was no sense in repeating himself. Well, that's all changed. ...more

February 17, 2009

CLEARWATER - Jerry Lewis is postponing his Feb. 21 performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall until April to prepare for receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Oscars on Feb. 22. ...more

February 10, 2009

President Obama just finished his town hall meeting with the job ahead of helping the House and Senate now come to an agreement on a plan. ...more

February 10, 2009

The money troubles trickling from the state down to public schools are weighing heavily on Hillsborough County students, who made it clear to their school board Tuesday that they want their programs and extracurricular activities intact. ...more

January 14, 2009

Dozens of students from Hillsborough County's high schools will continue a three-decade tradition today when they get a chance to tell the school board what's on their minds. ...more

January 13, 2009

Despite all the changes during the summer, Lightning owner Oren Koules said there is still plenty to like about his team. ...more

November 18, 2008