Police union members have declared political war on two Tampa City Council members seeking Hillsborough County Commission seats because they voted against a step-pay raise for police officers. ...more

January 6, 2010

A Bradenton man punched and choked a sheriff's dog this morning, Manatee County deputies said. ...more

April 1, 2009

A Citrus County sheriff's dog is back home with its handler and recovering after being stabbed in the line of duty March 23. ...more

March 30, 2009

Mel Martinez' decision to give up his U.S. Senate seat came as something of a surprise Tuesday, although there have been signs he wasn't eager to begin another campaign. ...more

December 3, 2008

In studying the presidential polls for this battleground state, former Florida Gov. Bob Martinez recalls the day Republican Sen. John McCain's campaign began its stunning, discouraging decline. ...more

October 19, 2008

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of drunken driving on Sunday after an early morning wreck in which the "Indiana Jones" star injured his hand and knee, authorities said. ...more

July 28, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Athletics has always served as a microcosm of life for its participants. When things go awry, on or off the field, adjust and move forward. ...more

May 22, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Bloodmobile visits to high schools in Pasco County are being limited because school district officials say some students experience adverse reactions after they give blood, requiring the attention of the school nurse. ...more

February 7, 2008

Don't Blame Cameras Regarding "Red-Light Cameras Don't Stop Accidents" (Other views, Jan 23): ...more

January 26, 2008

The recent flap over a proposed name change of the MOSI Partnership School has reinforced, once again, the dicey task of school naming. ...more

November 28, 2007