Mary Jane Martinez has led a life of firsts: She was a member of the charter class of the University of South Florida, her twin grandchildren were the first and second babies enrolled in Florida's prepaid tuition program, and she is the only person to have served as both first lady of Tampa and first lady of Florida. ...more

February 8, 2009

In a case that resulted in a minor being charged with rape, a teenage girl leaving a book at the night depository at Bloomingdale Regional Public Library in April was attacked and left for dead. Now the Rough Riders, a Bay area civic organization, has chipped in to buy her a van outfitted to transport someone with medical needs. ...more

December 16, 2008

Baseball devotees were there to absorb the atmosphere, get handshake-close to their heroes and take part in some early ballpark fun. ...more

February 24, 2008

Baseball lovers of all ages came to Tropicana Field Saturday for the Tampa Bay Rays 2008 Fan Fest. ...more

February 23, 2008