The majority of Powell Middle School fans who attended the Hernando County Middle School Conference volleyball championship match on Oct. 19 at Challenger School were very much surprised at the lack of sportsmanship shown by the Challenger teacher who was in charge of the awards ceremony. ...more

October 30, 2009

I think the Tampa Theatre and I came into being the same year. Maybe I haven't held up as well, but it still gives me a thrill to go there and sit in the audience waiting for that glorious organ to come rising up from the stage, with the most wonderful music filling the hall. For a few moments, I'm a kid again, and we're singing to the bouncing ball on the screen. Oh, I never got over the thrill of it. ...more

June 8, 2009

Love him or hate him, Springstead's Dante Valentine provides the fire that ignites the 29-0 Eagles. ...more

February 28, 2009

The Big 12 Conference suspended coach Texas Tech coach Pat Knight for Wednesday's game against Texas for complaining about the officials after a loss to Texas A&M over the weekend. ...more

February 24, 2009

Tampa police today released video from the Bank of America branch at 3439 W. Hillsborough Ave. that shows the Feb. 12 robbery. ...more

February 19, 2009

Joshua Moll gave Tampa police déjà vu early this morning, a preliminary report states. Officers gave him a ride to jail and a charge of driving under the influence. ...more

February 17, 2009

Super Bowl 43. Furious action on the field. Fans living and dying on each play. Gobbling up all kinds of food and drink as they sweat the action. ...more

February 1, 2009

On this, my Day of Days, I ask myself, What is the importance of a birthday? ...more

January 5, 2009

The last two times the University of Tampa hosted the NCAA Division II Final Four in 1994 and 2001, the Spartans finished with national championships. The 2008 Spartans team went into Friday's semifinal match against Cal State Dominguez Hills with a 9-0 home record this season, but a golden goal from Toros midfielder Scott Mariano stopped both of those streaks and ended the Spartans' season. ...more

December 6, 2008

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let's remember that the holiday's name is a compound word - Thanks and Giving. Take a few moments to consider these ideas for enhancing the celebration of Thanksgiving and the holiday season ahead. ...more

November 27, 2008