So you think you know everything about the Florida State Fair? Think again. There's time to take in some of the country flavor and Vegas glitz, and learn about some fun facts you may not know. ...more

February 16, 2008

Our State Fair is a great State Fair Don't miss it; don't be late. ...more

February 16, 2008

Outside the World of Wonders tent on the midway at the Florida State Fair, posters depicting a headless woman, the gorilla girl and the world's largest snake are flapping in the wind. ...more

February 14, 2008

Bill Starkey was characteristically humble after being named the Civitan Citizen of the Year at the Florida State Fair's Governor's Day Luncheon Monday. ...more

February 12, 2008

William E. "Bill" Starkey, a former GTE executive and longtime Tampa civic activist, was named as the Civitan Club's Citizen of the Year at the annual Governor's Lunch at the Florida State Fair on Monday. ...more

February 11, 2008

TAMPA - Russell Kent Foreman tried stealing more than $1,000 from a cash box at the Florida State Fair, but Hillsborough County deputies arrested him Sunday night after a brief chase, deputies say. ...more

February 11, 2008

February is traditionally known as the month to celebrate love and romance on Valentine's Day and recognize some of the country's great presidents on Presidents' Day. In Florida fairs, festivals and other special events are annual rites during this month. The Highlands County Fair opened Friday and will continue through the 16th. There will be lots of entertainment, rides and – of course – fair food. ...more

February 10, 2008

There are lots of reasons to love the Florida State Fair, which opened Thursday for a 12-day run. ...more

February 8, 2008

Life doesn't get much better than this, 13-year-old Hill Middle School student Phil Guarino declared after wolfing down a deep-fried, sugar-coated funnel cake and then taking a gut-wrenching ride down a giant slide. ...more

February 7, 2008

TAMPA - Before fair fans flock to bust balloons with darts, encircle bottlenecks with rings or toss a basketball through a hoop, members of the sheriff's office and state attorney's office check the games to be sure they meet regulations. ...more

February 7, 2008