Twenty-one years ago, after learning the notorious Medellin drug cartel had sent a hit squad to kill him, Bob Mazur had to assume a new identity and move his family from their Tampa home. ...more

November 27, 2009

Bob Mazur won't be showing up at bookstores to sign copies of his new book. ...more

November 27, 2009

Players for the Citrus Park All-Stars have been whisked away to Williamsport, Pa., to Olympic-style village housing, to a hometown parade, to the national media spotlight and, finally, to Friday's opening-round game at the Little League World Series. ...more

August 14, 2008

Presidential campaigning has placed the media spotlight on the offshore drilling discussion. While I am glad for the renewed attention to this important topic, I worry politics will divide what is a really a nonpartisan issue. The public overwhelmingly supports increased exploration for oil and natural gas off Florida's coastline. As Floridians and Americans, we cannot afford to sit back as our energy future and the future of our natural resources are debated in the political arena. It's time to stop talking and start taking action. ...more

July 7, 2008

Florida State's football team is under the media spotlight for having up to 25 players suspended for the Music City Bowl, but FSU officials confirmed Thursday that at least 50 FSU athletes across multiple sports eventually will face penalties for their involvement in an academic misconduct scandal within the athletic department. ...more

December 21, 2007

Elvis Presley is still the King. Presley, who earned an estimated $49 million in the past 12 months, has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities. He last topped the list in 2005. ...more

October 31, 2007