In a reply to comments made by band students about Sylvia Moore's letter on Nov. 24: No, I'm not keeping it in the band room as suggested. I believe the public needs to know because they are where you (the band) get your money from. I refuse to raise money for you to use for a 90-95 percent black uniform. I as a parent refuse black because it is gothic and darkness. ...more

December 19, 2009

Tiger Woods had not felt such an adrenaline rush in nine months, especially when he stood over a 12-foot birdie putt Sunday at Bay Hill with only enough sunlight remaining for one last shot. ...more

March 30, 2009

BOYS TENNIS HONOR ROLL STATS (thru 03-15-09) ...more

March 17, 2009

Kristen Sheahan recalls it as one of her most thrilling elementary school memories, circa the early 1990s. ...more

January 23, 2009

Remember Eric With A Smile Thank you to our family and friends for your love and support during this difficult time. To all of you who touched us in so many ways from prayers to food to just a simple "hug" or "I am there for you." Please continue to pray for us in the coming days and months, as we deal with our loss. ...more

December 4, 2008

Tampa Fire Rescue will have another way to see through smoke and darkness, thanks to a grant from two insurance companies. ...more

December 3, 2008

"Just After Sunset," by Stephen King (Scribner, $28) ...more

November 30, 2008

A Bartow police officer investigating a stolen vehicle complaint early this morning shot at a suspect after the man slammed the vehicle in reverse, aiming at the lawman. The bullet, or shattered glass, cut the top of the suspect's head. He was not seriously injured. ...more

October 11, 2008

Lest anyone forget that Roger Federer has, indeed, lost at Wimbledon, the BBC filled time during a rain delay Wednesday by rolling tape of his 2002 first-round exit against Mario Ancic. ...more

July 3, 2008

SHOT OF THE DAY Patricia Meunier-Lebouc of Dijon, France, hit her tee shot on the 164-yard, par-3 No. 12 into the hole for the 20th recorded hole-in-one in U.S. Women's Open history. ...more

June 28, 2008