A mission-minded community church is showing its thanks by giving both to the local needy and to Haiti hurricane victims. ...more

November 27, 2008

The food was spread on the table for a Thanksgiving feast. But instead of serving it, members of the University Area Faith-Based Coalition packed canned goods, dry products and juice for others Thursday. ...more

November 26, 2008

Even on Coach Bobby Bowden's birthday, Florida State's young team made the ol' guy sweat awhile before blowing out the candles on Clemson to stay alive in the chase for a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game. ...more

November 10, 2008

That first win of the season seemed as elusive for Lightning coach Barry Melrose as a pig he used to chase around while growing up on the family farm back in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. ...more

October 22, 2008

Fresh from cranking out two home runs during his first playoff game, Tampa Bay Rays star Evan Longoria helped children with cancer Friday. ...more

October 4, 2008

FOOTBALL NCT tailback Tevin Drake rambles for 254 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Sharks past host Crystal River, 48-27. ...more

September 27, 2008

Dakota, a large, furry Old English sheepdog with a pink bow in her hair, sits peacefully inside Glass Reunions of Tampa Bay. The store mascot plays dramatic contrast to the fine glass sculptures, bowls and chandeliers surrounding her. ...more

August 13, 2008

Brandon resident Chris Jeffco had every understandable justification not to attend Tuesday's training camp workouts, but he was guided by one major motivation. ...more

July 30, 2008

What better time to talk about this fantastic country than during its celebration of independence? The Fourth of July is more than a mere holiday; it is a celebration of our freedom. If Las Vegas had been around at that time, we would have had odds of about 10,000 to 1 of winning. We were facing the most powerful country in the world - the English Empire. How could we possibly win? ...more

July 12, 2008

What better time to talk about this fantastic country than during its celebration of independence? ...more

July 11, 2008