Still recovering from a vicious attack outside the Bloomingdale Library more than a year ago, a young woman continues to earn fans and community support. ...more

December 30, 2009

Memorial Elementary Principal Ruby Handley has some little helpers at her school - and they are not elves. ...more

December 26, 2009

The year about to pass has presented everyone in our nation and state more than enough challenges. That said, better times will come, whether sooner or later. So we wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a day of joy and togetherness. ...more

December 23, 2009

Only about 10,000 homeowners have received permanent loan modifications under the Obama administration's mortgage relief plan, evidence of continuing challenges in the government's effort to stem the foreclosure crisis. ...more

December 10, 2009

At almost 60 years old, Mike Runyan isn't sure about biking more than 300 miles for an upcoming charity event called Ride 2 Recovery Florida Challenge. ...more

December 9, 2009

The future of St. Petersburg's inverted pyramid structure at The Pier may be turned upside down. Members of The Pier Advisory Task Force are leaning toward something new. ...more

December 8, 2009

Florida's unemployment rate increased slightly to 11.2 percent in October, while the Tampa Bay area's rate decreased slightly to 11.7 percent, according to figures released Friday. ...more

November 21, 2009

Tampa native Joie Chitwood announced Monday he will step down as president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. ...more

July 21, 2009

Rick Lott will remain the city's mayor for another term. Lott was the unanimous choice of his fellow city commissioners to remain in the office for a third year. The five commissioners choose a mayor from their own ranks each June. ...more

June 9, 2009

Now there's proof Florida drivers are among the nation's dumbest. Ninth dumbest, to be precise. So says a recent online GMAC Insurance poll of 5,000 adults from all states and Washington, D.C. ...more

May 23, 2009