The members of Omega Delta Sigma work together like a well-oiled machine. ...more

November 12, 2009

The members of Omega Delta Sigma work together like a well-oiled machine. The fraternity, which is comprised of military veterans and ROTC cadets, could have had the afternoon off from Saint Leo University. But members spent their time at Bob Williams' Wesley Chapel warehouse making care packages for troops stationed overseas. ...more

November 11, 2009

Pastry chefs across the world are dipping their charcuterie into intoxicating chocolate. ...more

October 28, 2009

A classic recipe with a Deen brothers twist. ...more

March 27, 2009

Wayne Tompkins is set to be executed today in Florida as a result of the slaying of a 15-year-old Tampa girl. For his last meal, he ordered fried chicken, banana split ice cream and some water. ...more

February 11, 2009

I love to cook. If my brothers were to remember our childhood, my current cooking skill might come as a shock to them. During my mom's last two pregnancies, I was often asked to cook, as she never felt very well when in the "family way." It seems two of my younger brothers asked Mother, "Can't you teach Rosie how to cook something besides hamburgers and chocolate chip cookies?" At the age of 12, I hadn't yet learned that variety is the spice of life, and that it works well in cooking, too. There were no peas, no carrots, and no salad in my meals - just meat and cookies. At my brothers' request, Mom taught me how to prepare pork chops. I then served pork chops and chocolate chip cookies at every opportunity. I still love pork chops Mom's way - thin, bone-in, floured with garlic and onion powders added, and fried. However, I only eat them occasionally now, instead of at every meal as I wanted to then. ...more

January 21, 2009

A Florida man convicted of shooting two young sisters in the head after raping and shooting their mother was executed Tuesday after a nearly two-hour delay while authorities awaited final rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court. ...more

September 24, 2008

Watching a thunderstorm from behind the windows of a deluxe apartment 30 stories above downtown Tampa, Ed Balchon considered trading in the suburbs for urban living. ...more

June 22, 2008

a culinary bonanza of recipes. ...more

February 25, 2008

It wasn't until I was assigned a story on packing healthy lunches that I realized I'm not exactly at the top of the class anymore when it comes to making the right picks. In fact, if I had to grade myself, I'd say I've slipped to a C-. ...more

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