John Hammerberg drives past a house on a dark street off Nebraska Avenue. He notices the house lights are on. ...more

September 23, 2008

John Hammerberg drives past a house on a dark street off Nebraska Avenue. He notices that the house lights are on. Hammerberg, the chief theft investigator for Tampa Electric Co. suspects a crime is under way and returns a few minutes later with two Tampa police officers. Hammerberg is pretty sure the property owner is stealing electricity. Power to the home was cut off in May. ...more

September 22, 2008

Any metal band can rip off the top of your head. Dillinger Escape Plan nests in your brain, laying eggs that hatch twisting rhythms, jazzy interludes and melodic surprises. If 2004's "Miss Machine" bested the competition, "Ire Works" makes plain DEP has no competition. ...more

December 13, 2007

TALLAHASSEE - As a former All-America defensive tackle at the University of Miami, Florida A&M coach Rubin Carter knows a thing or two about in-state rivalries — the kinds of games where records and conference standings are simply left at the door. ...more

November 16, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - A fire on June 29 burned a good portion of the Best Western Inn & Suites under construction, but that didn't knock down owner Mike Patel; the hotel will be ready for business by December. ...more

October 24, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - A fire on June 29 burned a portion of the Best Western Inn & Suites under construction, but that didn't knock down owner Mike Patel; the hotel will be ready by December. ...more

October 24, 2007