It has to have a starting point. Every escape from the darkness does. Maybe that game-winning drive late Sunday against the Packers, which produced a 38-28 victory, was it. ...more

November 9, 2009

Washington superstar Alex Ovechkin represents the new breed of hockey players who play the game with a whole lot of skill mixed in with nearly as much pizzazz. ...more

March 20, 2009

County commissioners Tuesday allotted $50,000 for studies aimed at helping revitalize two communities in far northeastern Pasco County. ...more

February 11, 2009

From water-stingy toilets and electricity sparing appliances to flooring and siding made from sustainable materials, the housing industry this week rolled out a trove of new green products it hoped would lure homebuyers back to the market. ...more

January 24, 2009

A world made weary by war, recession, joblessness and fear shed its collective burden today to celebrate the arrival of a new American president. Bulls and goats were slaughtered for feasts in Kenya and caterers prepped for black-tie balls in the capitals of Europe. ...more

January 20, 2009

If the football gods should allow the Bucs to somehow get a sponsor's exemption into the playoffs, let me pose this question: Do you think it really matters anymore? ...more

December 21, 2008

Facing another challenging year in a grim economy, the Port of Tampa is bracing for a drop in business in 2009 but is preparing for the day the economy starts to rebound, port director Richard Wainio said today in his annual state of the port address. ...more

December 4, 2008

There was elation this morning at the historic election of Barack Obama on Tuesday, but it was not universal. ...more

November 5, 2008

On the official Gators' 10 Most Enjoyable, Pride-Restoring, Celebrate-This, Vindication List, you'd have to rank Saturday's 49-10 victory over Georgia one through at least seven. ...more

November 2, 2008

So how will it end? President Bush is down to his final 100 days in office as of today. Don't expect a quiet fade into the Texas night. ...more

October 12, 2008