From the Texas school of chili-cooking, Simpson naturally is adamantly opposed to beans in chili. ...more

February 1, 2009

Debate friends at your Super Bowl party with some anthem singer trivia: The First: Anita Bryant was the first to sing it at Super Bowl III in 1969. College marching bands performed it at the first two championship games. The game in Miami between the Colts and Jets was the first to be officially called a "Super Bowl." The former beauty queen was a spokeswoman for the Florida Citrus Commission, and later became an outspoken opponent of gay rights. ...more

January 15, 2009

The University of Florida Gators, fresh from their second national football championship in three years, have now solidified their dominance of the Sunshine State: They top the list of 110 specialty license plates available in 2008. ...more

January 12, 2009

Ed Homan is a three-term Republican state representative with name recognition and hefty financial support, but his Democratic opponent for state House District 60 says he is up for the challenge. ...more

October 19, 2008

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October 18, 2008

At 44, the Rev. Richard Hermes has lived a rich and full life. He has taught high school theology, studied in Rome and Jerusalem, been ordained a Catholic priest, attended a private Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II, been pastor of a New Orleans parish, survived Hurricane Katrina and spent a six-month sabbatical in the Philippines. ...more

September 10, 2008

As Hurricane Gustav approaches, the Gulf Coast's tourism industry is gearing up for the key holiday weekend while keeping a wary eye on the storm and preparing for the mixed bag it may bring next week. ...more

August 30, 2008

Tampa will once again have the opportunity to host a Women's Final Four. ...more

August 13, 2008

Business Briefcase ...more

August 4, 2008

NBC recently renewed its television contract with Notre Dame football through the 2015 season, betting the bank that the Irish, who have not won a national championship since 1988 or a bowl game since 1993, can consistently deliver television ratings that keep corporate sponsors happy and revenue streams flowing. ...more

July 29, 2008