Janis Krums was just trying to catch the last ferry out of Manhattan so he could get to a meeting in New Jersey. ...more

January 17, 2009

For the second time in a week, Plant (16-1-1) senior captain Lexi Rakestraw perfectly placed a corner kick in front of Connor Zwetsch, and the junior forward sent in a header for the decider as the Panthers beat Sickles (8-4-1) 2-0 in girls prep soccer Friday. ...more

January 17, 2009

With business slow at his Gulfport Tile & Marble store, Dave Rickerson agreed to a handyman job to help pay the bills. ...more

December 25, 2008

Democrat Al Franken edged ahead of Republican incumbent Norm Coleman on Friday for the first time in Minnesota's long-running U.S. Senate recount. ...more

December 19, 2008

At various points this season, the Lighting have snatched defeat out of the hands of victory. On Thursday, their fate wound up in the hands of the guys in stripes. ...more

December 19, 2008

Israel released 224 Palestinian prisoners Monday in a gesture to moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and jubilant detainees waving Palestinian flags jumped on the roof of one of the buses carrying them to freedom. ...more

December 16, 2008

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued to struggle away from home Sunday, dropping a 13-10 decision to the Falcons in overtime at the Georgia Dome. ...more

December 14, 2008

Tim Tebow has always considered himself blessed, so he might want to offer extra thanks this morning. He had a good night Saturday. ...more

December 14, 2008

The fate of the 2009 Arena Football League season could be decided today. ...more

December 14, 2008

The Plant City Christmas Parade Committee voted today to reschedule the 2008 parade for Dec. 19. After discussing insurance concerns and the feasibility of staging a reduced but viable parade, the committee agreed to take all steps necessary to put it on. ...more

December 10, 2008