For years federal officials have acknowledged that some components of marijuana provide relief to patients undergoing treatment for serious illnesses, yet the government's policy has consistently been to prosecute those who distribute or smoke it for medical reasons. ...more

October 26, 2009

The hopes of those clamoring to see Coldplay in Tampa tonight have been cold-cocked. ...more

August 9, 2009

From the desolate sand dunes of the Iraqi desert to the green grass of Firemen's Field, the journey Sebring boys soccer coach Tim Boylay made five years ago helped make history for the Blue Streaks. ...more

November 12, 2008

Travelers at Tampa International Airport this morning will be the first to experience the new full-body imaging scanners that detect weapons, explosives or other dangerous items. ...more

October 24, 2008

In August 2007, the area's bus agency was, if not in turmoil, at least in limbo. ...more

August 17, 2008

PARIS (AP) -- The Brangelina twins are here: Angelina Jolie has given birth to a girl and a boy. ...more

July 13, 2008

A Tampa Bay area foster boy is heading to Miami today for a possible liver transplant after another hospital removed him from an organ-donor waiting list in part because he doesn't have a permanent home. ...more

July 9, 2008

Spring Hill Fire Rescue Commissioner George Biro did not violate Florida's Sunshine Law when he submitted a letter asking his colleagues on the board to vote on a replacement for the outgoing chief. ...more

February 16, 2008

Spring Hill Fire Rescue Commissioner George Biro did not violate Florida's Sunshine Law when he submitted a letter asking his colleagues on the board to vote on a replacement for the outgoing chief. ...more

February 15, 2008

Wesley Snipes may have to waive a claim that he previously received ineffective counsel, a judge said Tuesday, after a lengthy jury selection concluded in the actor's tax trial. ...more

January 16, 2008