This summer, Arley Smude of Plant City graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. With a major in international affairs, it makes sense he would want to experience the world. In June, he and friend Steve Hollenkamp of Brandon embarked on a European bicycle journey, starting July 22 in northern Greece. ...more

August 27, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

August 13, 2008

TAMPA - A lawyer representing the 16-year-old boy authorities say punctured an ammonia pipeline in Riverview on Monday while drilling for money said he hopes people will "take a deep breath" and allow the boy to recover before pursuing a criminal case. ...more

November 16, 2007