Allegations that South Florida Rep. Tim Mahoney paid money to a former staffer to cover up their illicit affair has moved him onto a list of at least 14 sitting members of Congress facing allegations of unsavory, unethical - or even illegal - conduct. ...more

October 18, 2008

WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense has decided to reopen the competition for a $40 billion military aircraft program that likely would include replacing some of the 16 aging KC-135 tankers now flown out of MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. ...more

July 9, 2008

Displays of bravado on two wheels are nearly as old as wheels. From Steve McQueen hopping the barbed wire fence in "The Great Escape" to Evel Knievel's long-distance leaps, stunts on bikes have drawn gasps from onlookers. ...more

May 11, 2008

Starting Oct. 1, the anti-motorcycle-wheelie law takes effect. ...more

May 6, 2008

A couple of generations ago, when it came to making things happen, Tampa turned to a handful of businessmen who had the power and money to get things done. ...more

May 4, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: This occasional series spotlights local school principals. This week's column features Pam Bowden, principal at Durant High School, 4748 Cougar Path, just off Turkey Creek Road. The school's telephone number is (813) 757-9075 ...more

January 2, 2008