James Mudge is all business about Wiregrass Ranch tennis. The new No. 1 is not motivated by the Bulls' memorable regular season. Nor the thrilling 4-3 victory against River Ridge in the final match or the Sunshine Athletic Conference title that came with it. It is the one-point loss to Nature Coast in the district tournament last year that has set Mudge and his team on a mission to not let it happen again. ...more

February 28, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays will be missing two key pitchers for at least part of spring training after left-handers Scott Kazmir and J.P. Howell accepted invitations to pitch for the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic. ...more

January 15, 2009

GANDY/SUN BAY SOUTH - People who live near the site of a planned Wal-Mart at Gandy Boulevard and Lois Avenue want to limit the store's effects on surrounding roads. ...more

January 15, 2009

The e-mail from one of Mother Trib's editors was urgent: "I need your Social Security number. The NFL wants it for your Super Bowl credentials." ...more

January 13, 2009

Dear Abby: Our best friends, "Bill and Melinda," are financially well-off. My husband and I make just enough to get by. We have been friends for a long time, are extremely close and always have a good time together. ...more

December 7, 2008

Invitations to Gov. Charlie Crist's upcoming nuptials are in the mail, and the guest list to the Dec. 12 event has become a source of chatter around the state. ...more

November 23, 2008

David Schmidt and Susan Valdes have never run against each other for school board, but they share a unique political link. ...more

August 5, 2008

Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson has a message for Tampa Bay's young professionals: Pack your bags for Kentucky. ...more

July 23, 2008

A map outlining a progressive strategy for neighborhood redevelopment garnered strong support from residents at an April open house. ...more

June 18, 2008

River Ridge High School's cafeteria looked more like a truck stop lounge Saturday as more than 100 local truckers gathered to brainstorm about rising diesel prices. ...more

May 11, 2008