We had two major talent events going at once, The Highlands Little Theatre production of "Fiddler on the Roof" as well as the finale of Heartland Idol. Both were outstanding and I have sympathy for anyone who missed either of them. "Fiddler on the Roof" was flat outstanding. If Broadway scouts ever saw Pete Pollard in action it is my feeling that he would not be living in Sebring, but in New York. ...more

November 22, 2009

Traffic is now clear on Broadway Avenue after a multicar collision this morning. Tampa police are handling the crash, which happened just after 6 a.m. at Broadway Avenue and 70th Street. ...more

June 12, 2009

Pinellas and Hillsborough county sheriff's deputies are dealing with the discovery of a World War II-era mortar shell found in the garage of a Dunedin antiques business this morning. ...more

May 7, 2009

Productions set in Africa have taken the top Lucille Lortel Awards for the best of off-Broadway. ...more

May 4, 2009

Owner-trainer Thomas McCarthy didn't expect General Quarters to be in position to make a run at the Kentucky Derby when he claimed him for $20,000 last May at Churchill Downs. ...more

March 14, 2009

Spider-Man has conquered the movies. Now it's Broadway's turn. ...more

February 24, 2009

Drivers on U.S. 41 will need to take a detour near Adamo Drive this morning. The highway, also known as 50th Street, was closed just after 5 a.m. today to allow CSX Inc. to repair a railroad crossing. The closing is expected to last about three weeks. ...more

February 20, 2009

A military court has sentenced a second Navy sailor who pleaded guilty to conspiring with a shipmate to beat an Iraqi prisoner. ...more

January 24, 2009

Elaborate floats and costumes were the norm for the traditional New Year's parades in California and Philadelphia on Thursday. ...more

January 2, 2009

TAMPA - Two men are accused of pounding on a taxicab and threatening to harm the cab driver after they were cut off in traffic, affidavits state. ...more

October 18, 2008