We've all been there. A run of bad luck, a medical mishap, a change in fortune. One minute we're up and life is grand; then a dramatic turn of events and we're in the dumps. ...more

November 7, 2009

A suspicious white powder in an envelope caused a scare at the Hillsborough County Courthouse on Monday afternoon, but it was not anthrax, Tampa Fire Rescue officials said. ...more

April 28, 2009

A young male otter scampered across the floor of its cage Wednesday afternoon at The Florida Aquarium, squeaking at visitors. The approximately 3-month-old pup was found orphaned in Brandon on Tuesday and was taken to an emergency animal clinic, but the clinic had never cared for an otter before, so its staff called the aquarium. ...more

March 5, 2009

Alan Waishkey of Port Richey reacts to the federal economic stimulus bill by saying "nothing is free." ...more

February 18, 2009

A Spring Hill woman was arrested Tuesday on charges that she locked a teenage boy in a bathroom for two years and beat him with a plank of wood. The 16-year-old managed to escape Monday and go to a neighbor's house for help. A responding deputy said he found the boy covered in bruises and cuts. ...more

February 12, 2009

A Spring Hill woman has been arrested on charges saying she locked a teenage boy in a bathroom for two years and beat him with a plank of wood. ...more

February 12, 2009

Evander Holyfield has had his share of doubters over the years, from experts who saw him as little more than a beefed-up cruiserweight to others that said he lacked the power to be heavyweight champion. ...more

December 16, 2008

An employer's offer to clear up a child support debt wasn't enough to persuade a federal judge to release Danny J. Collins from a one-year prison sentence. ...more

October 1, 2008

An 11-year-old boy gave out invitations to his classmates for a big event his family was planning this summer - and it wasn't his birthday party. ...more

August 29, 2008

The Pentagon is determined to overhaul the training and active duty tours for the Army National Guard. ...more

August 20, 2008