Bernard Madoff will plead guilty Thursday to 11 criminal counts including money laundering, perjury and securities, mail and wire fraud and will do so without a plea deal, knowing it carries a potential prison term of 150 years, lawyers said today in court. ...more

March 10, 2009

AMC theaters and historic Tampa Theatre are offering two opportunities for you to get into the spirit of the Oscars this weekend. On Saturday, you can watch all five films nominated for best picture at area AMC theaters. On Sunday, Tampa Theatre is hosting "Oscar Night America-Tampa Bay," an evening of glitz and glamour including a red carpet, paparazzi and watching the Academy Awards telecast on the big screen. ...more

February 20, 2009

You can stay in or go out on Sunday night and still be involved with the Academy Awards. ...more

February 19, 2009

Today is the final rehearsal for 62 members of Northeast High School's marching band before they travel to Washington, D.C., next week to perform in the Presidential Inaugural Heritage Music Festival, one of the activities leading to Barack Obama taking the oath of office. ...more

January 6, 2009

As a charity that helps homeowners in a pinch, Lighthouse of Oakland County could use every penny it can collect as foreclosures and unemployment rise. But scratched from the 2009 calendar is its biggest fundraiser of the year, a black-tie dinner. ...more

January 2, 2009

TAMPA A Middleton High School teacher is being honored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Hillsborough County school officials announced today. Richard L. Crawford is a recipient of the institute's 2008-09 Educator Excellence award, which is given to up to seven educators worldwide every two years by nomination only. ...more

December 9, 2008

It's time to hit a holiday party for the arts. The Hernando County Fine Arts Council will hold its first Winter Gala this weekend, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Rogers Christmas Village, 103 S. Saxon Ave., Brooksville. ...more

December 2, 2008

Contemporary Christian musician Michael W. Smith will take center stage on Nov. 6 during Florida Hospital Heartland Division's 14th annual Gala Festivities at South Florida Community College. During an 18-year career, Smith has recorded 15 albums, which earned him two Grammy awards and 27 Dove awards. Smith was a member of former Gala performer Amy Grant's band, prior to branching out on his own. Smith's performance at the SFCC Auditorium is one portion of the hospital's fundraiser. A golf tournament, silent auction, black tie dinner, a children's art contest and a 5K walk/run are all Gala Week highlights. ...more

June 24, 2008

A $4.5 million, 17,000-square-foot multiuse events facility planned for Lowry Park Zoo got a big bump Wednesday with a $1 million grant. ...more

December 6, 2007