TAMPA - Friends and family held a candlelight vigil this evening in remembrance of Essence Jade Jovan Williams, the 19-year-old Tampa woman who died after she was shot following what authorities have called a domestic-related call. ...more

October 4, 2009

Lowry Park Zoo, which lost its accreditation in December, isn't the only local attraction courting the organization that grants it -- the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Today, the nation's premier accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums renewed its endorsement of the Florida Aquarium. The aquarium's last review by the association was five years ago. ...more

March 27, 2009

Bobby Bowden signed a one-year contract Wednesday to coach a 34th season at Florida State, prolonging his duel with Penn State's Joe Paterno to see who will retire as college football's all-time leader in wins. ...more

January 29, 2009

Funeral services have been set for an Avon Park police officer who died Christmas Day while on duty. ...more

December 29, 2008

As minicamp came to a conclusion, former Land O' Lakes and University of Minnesota receiver Logan Payne had high hopes. He knew entering training camp with the Seattle Seahawks that he would get a legitimate chance to crack the 53-man roster. ...more

December 28, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Motorists who have been anticipating the long-awaited opening of the Lake Patience Road extension into the Oakstead subdivision won't have to hold their breath much longer. ...more

December 17, 2008

Motorists who have been anticipating the long-awaited opening of the Lake Patience Road extension into the Oakstead subdivision won't have to hold their breath much longer. ...more

December 10, 2008

Red Sox first baseman Sean Casey dropped his appeal Monday of a three-game suspension for his role in a bench-clearing brawl with the Tampa Bay Rays ...more

June 24, 2008