John Legend has been playing for some big crowds lately. He was among the performers during President Barack Obama's inaugural events. On Sunday, he headlines the Super Bowl pregame festivities. ...more

January 30, 2009

Classy Departure Well, George and Laura Bush arrived at the White House eight years ago with class and dignity (despite the nastiness of the Gore campaign and the pettiness of the outgoing Clinton administration), and they left with class and dignity (despite the childishness of the hecklers at inaugural events). ...more

January 22, 2009

Three federal airport security officers from Tampa International Airport and one from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport will be among 300 Transportation Security Administration officers assisting the Secret Service to screen attendees at the Presidential inauguration in Washington today. ...more

January 20, 2009

The organizers of two unofficial Florida inaugural parties in the nation's capital that will feature appearances by top state politicians are relying on big donations from corporations and lobbyists to help put on their events. ...more

January 3, 2009

Criticized for moving slowly to take advantage of a native son's election to the presidency, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau has unveiled a Web site listing some of the spots President-elect Barack Obama has visited as an adult. ...more

December 7, 2008