After 15 months, the beach at Fred Howard Park will reopen to sun worshippers on Monday, Dec. 28. ...more

December 24, 2009

It is unbelievable that Tiger Woods would do anything as foolish as falling for a celebrity hustler whose ability of earning a living is showing off her overabundant body to the paparazzi and managing VIP operations for several high class night clubs from the New York Hamptons to Las Vegas. ...more

December 3, 2009

A year ago, doctors told Zach Eicholtz a back disease might prevent him from ever swimming — or walking — again. This weekend, the Berkeley Prep star is back in the water at the state championships. ...more

November 11, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

December 21, 2008

An Oldsmar insurance company has donated more than 130 bicycles for needy children in time for the Christmas holidays, the Pinellas Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 17, 2008

On Thanksgiving Day, Chamberlain High's football players gathered in their locker room before an early morning practice to share what they were thankful for. When it became his turn to speak, head coach Billy Turner had to fight back tears. As he looked into his players' faces, he told them that as he stood on the school's field that morning, his coaching career flashed before his eyes. Turner, 71, has 254 career wins, the winningest active football coach in Hillsborough County. He's in his 49th season, the past 30 at Chamberlain. Before this season, Turner said it was a strong possibility he would retire after this year. On Monday, he reaffirmed it. ...more

December 2, 2008

Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport ranks as the No. 1 destination for airline tickets Orbitz.com booked for travel this week. ...more

November 24, 2008

Legally, it is still Plaza Chevrolet, but operationally the Avon Park dealership is now being run by the Alan Jay Automotive Network. ...more

November 23, 2008

As the familiar red kettle bell ringers fan out across west Pasco, Salvation Army leaders are preparing for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays as more people seek assistance because of a poor economy. ...more

November 21, 2008

As the familiar red kettle bell ringers fan out across West Pasco, Salvation Army leaders are preparing for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays as more people seek assistance because of a poor economy. ...more

November 19, 2008