The Federal Trade Commission is trying to outwit the catchy FreeCreditReport.com commercials with its own ads touting a government-sponsored free service. ...more

March 27, 2009

It took another guitar player's injury to get Todd Rundgren to pick up his six-string again. ...more

March 26, 2009

One was a drummer in high school who grew up to be a pilot. One was a guitar player who turned down a chance to play with Blue Oyster Cult after returning from the Vietnam War. ...more

February 14, 2009

The crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in New York set off a flurry of emotions in the Tampa Bay area. The pilot, Marvin Dean Renslow, lived in Lutz in Pasco County with his wife Sandy and their two children. Passenger Clay Yarber, a wounded Vietnam War hero, resided in Pinellas County until last year. ...more

February 13, 2009

When Ernest Allen Jr. was killed outside his auto repair shop Monday, the community lost more than a trusted businessman. ...more

January 1, 2009

When Ernest Allen Jr. was killed outside his auto repair shop Monday, the Lakeland community lost more than a trusted businessman. Insiders in the city's jazz scene are mourning one of the area's most beloved musicians. ...more

December 31, 2008

Lakeland police are looking for the killer of a popular business owner whose body was found at his auto body shop late Monday night. ...more

December 30, 2008

With previous membership in two bands under his musical belt, Louie Palma is no stranger to cover songs. But he has had little chance to develop original music until recently. ...more

August 28, 2008

With previous membership in two bands under his musical belt, Louie Palma is no stranger to cover songs. But he has gotten little chance to develop original music until recently. ...more

August 20, 2008

Everyone gets the blues now and then. But for many local residents and musicians, it happens like clockwork - every Tuesday night in the heart of Brandon. ...more

July 15, 2008