Cuba, hit by three hurricanes this season, is struggling through a new cycle of hard times. Its rich northern neighbor, Florida, is in recession and also could use some economic help. ...more

November 19, 2008

Children who mosey on down to the latest rodeo in South Shore will be riding on bicycles instead of horses. The South Shore Methodist United Church, 435 Apollo Beach Blvd., will host a bike rodeo today from 9 a.m. to noon, or until supplies last. The event is sponsored by the Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office. ...more

November 14, 2008

At one point a few years ago, officers with the Avon Park Police Department were investigating a string of home burglaries. ...more

October 24, 2008

TAMPA – A man is in stable condition this morning after being shot trying to stop thieves from stealing his bicycles, police said. ...more

August 26, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Two Tampa-based nonprofit groups will team up to support the fight against cancer by putting on the fifth annual Faces of Courage Triathlon here. ...more

August 2, 2008

C.J. Peck of Tarpon Springs proposes alternative to closing causeway and beach at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs for the entire 2009 summer. ...more

July 26, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Members of Cub Scout Pack 20 learned safety tips and got to show off their riding skills during a recent bicycle rodeo at the Upper Tampa Bay Trail park near Sheldon Road and Waters Avenue. ...more

July 16, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG As he has done for years, Bryan Hilbert was riding his bicycle on the Pinellas Trail one afternoon in March when he was approached by two men riding bicycles. ...more

July 3, 2008

A public hearing on whether the city should vacate the waterfront strip at the end of West Neptune Way has been postponed until 6 p.m. Oct. 23. ...more

May 21, 2008

When Tiffany Duffie makes out her $995 rent check each month, she tucks a little money away in the family's house fund. ...more

May 3, 2008