President-elect Barack Obama may be making the rounds in Washington, but his face lined the route of Tampa's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday in College Hill. Standing along the street in a new Obama T-shirt, Arthur Chester was in a good place in more ways than one. He had a good view of the festivities and of the future. "I never thought I'd ever see it," he said. "This is a dream. This is a dream that is happening for all the right reasons." All along the route, thousands stood, in some places seven or eight deep, cheering every float, every marching band and every elected official. "Everyone's excited. Everyone has come together," Anita Sturks said. ...more

January 20, 2009

CELEBRATE HIS LEGACY Celebrations of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be going on across the Bay area today. Tampa's parade begins at noon and wraps up at 4 p.m., with proceeds from the festivities benefitting a scholarship fund named for King. ...more

January 19, 2009

Erica Der admits she was a bit nervous for her younger sister. But Lauren Der – who prayed for God's strength – was at peace. ...more

January 18, 2009

The woman's story sounded like a nightmare: raped during 2007's Gasparilla festivities, then jailed once police discovered she was wanted on an outstanding warrant. ...more

January 15, 2009

TAMPA -- After more than a year of investigation, Tampa police can't find any evidence that a woman who reported she was raped during 2007's Gasparilla festivities was attacked, a report states. Police released the 52-page report today in response to a public records request. ...more

January 14, 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

January 11, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Steven Stamkos has been chosen to play in the 2009 NHL YoungStars Game, the league announced today. ...more

January 9, 2009

Taking advantage of a five-day period of rest for his shoulder isn't even a consideration for Lightning C Vinny Lecavalier. ...more

January 9, 2009

The PTSA at Dr. John Long Middle School thinks it has a fundraiser people can sink their teeth into. ...more

January 7, 2009

Members of Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon will welcome people of all faiths to their synagogue Dec. 21 to learn about and celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights. ...more

December 4, 2008