Step outside Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios and into the near west side neighborhood that's been home to her television talk show for two decades, and it's easy to get a sense of what she's meant to Chicago. ...more

November 21, 2009

Tampa businesswoman Tina Greene and her estranged husband Ken managed to survive another leg of CBS's "The Amazing Race" Sunday night and will be among the final three teams going for the $1 million prize on Sunday. ...more

December 1, 2008

Travel spending by Hillsborough school board members has ignited a nasty battle. ...more

July 24, 2008

Travel spending by Hillsborough school board members has ignited a nasty board battle. ...more

July 23, 2008

Two days after the death of a female taxi driver, police are planning a meeting with drivers next week to suggest measures that may make them safer. ...more

July 15, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Two days after a female taxi driver turned up dead, police are planning a meeting with area taxi drivers next week to suggest measures that may make them safer. ...more

July 14, 2008

Parts 1 and 2 of this story were published April 20 and 27. When four-year-old Lisa slipped into my apartment naked, for the second time, I tried not to look shocked. Gemma quickly said, "Oh, I never put clothes on that one at 'ome. She just gets 'em filthy. Once she even stuffed 'er dress down the commode." I forced a smile, "Would you like some coffee?" "Oh, bloody good idea, that." I led the way to the kitchen where Lisa had already opened my refrigerator and grabbed a carton of yogurt. She shoved it at me. "Open this." "Sure." I pulled off the aluminum seal and handed it back. "Let me get you a spoon." But she had already dug into it with her fingers. Gemma yawned, ignoring her daughter, while I poured the coffee. ...more

May 3, 2008

Tarpon Springs Castle Winery introduced its newest wine this week, Pinot Grigio, bringing its current roster of offerings to 13 varieties. Here's a quick peak. ...more

January 26, 2008

Cabdrivers say they plan to boycott International Plaza tonight because they're tired of getting chased off Bay Street, a popular drop-off and pickup spot at the mall. ...more

December 24, 2007