If given a choice, would Hillsborough County school employees choose layoffs and salary cuts to help close a multimillion-dollar deficit, or would they take a few days off without pay? As the head of the teachers union put it, it's like asking, "Would you rather cut off your right arm or your left leg?" But the district wants their input. School officials circulated a survey to 25,000 employees this week, asking for their thoughts on the grim options they're considering to save as much as $55 million. ...more

January 15, 2009

A rattlesnake bit a Verizon worker who was filling in a hole in the ground Friday afternoon, officials said. ...more

January 3, 2009

A snake bit a Verizon worker who was closing a hole in the ground this afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

January 2, 2009

It's a good thing Plant High coach Robert Weiner loves roller coasters, since he has been on one heck of a ride this season. ...more

December 20, 2008

Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to repair a hamstring injury and will miss the BCS Championship Game against Florida. ...more

December 17, 2008

The sophomore doesn't mind becoming the backup once again if Aaron Murray is healthy enough to play in Friday's high school football state semifinal game. ...more

December 10, 2008

JoAnn Hauser doesn't pull any punches. The certified athletic trainer used to work with the Kentucky men's basketball team, so Plant quarterback Aaron Murray doesn't stand a chance. ...more

December 10, 2008

Less than two months after breaking his leg and dislocating his ankle, the standout quarterback may start in the team's state semifinal. ...more

December 9, 2008

Eight weeks ago, the Pasco football team was delivered a message. One that was force-fed and not readily accepted. ...more

November 29, 2008

Black Friday has taken on an entirely new meaning to the Gulf faithful. ...more

November 29, 2008