President Barack Obama's longtime minister, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, gave an assessment Thursday of his former congregant's short time in the White House: Obama is just like any other president. ...more

March 6, 2009

Ten years ago today, the Rev. Henry Lyons stood in a Pinellas County courtroom convicted of grand theft and racketeering. ...more

February 27, 2009

A banquet, parade and more were part of a festival celebrating black history. ...more

February 25, 2009

A Sebring woman remained in jail Tuesday on a $20,000 bond, while an Orlando man was out on a $5,500 bond following their Sunday arrest on drug charges. ...more

February 25, 2009

Two special events honor Black History Month and local celebrants, which is traditional at this time of year. ...more

February 21, 2009

A two-day celebration of Black History Month, including a parade, gospel music and more, kicks off Friday with a banquet. ...more

February 11, 2009

A free health fair and Centennial Gospel Extravaganza will take place this weekend as the Hillsborough County branch of the NAACP kicks off the national organization's 100-year anniversary celebration. ...more

February 5, 2009

Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 Druid Hills Road, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with events this weekend. ...more

February 4, 2009

The annual Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade is Saturday and local krewe members will be busy with parties before and after the celebration. ...more

February 3, 2009

The 2009 West Pasco observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday holiday will echo President-elect Barack Obama's call to make it a national day of service. The African American Club of West Pasco and Union Missionary Baptist Church are inviting the public to the event, which will take place from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. this Monday, Jan. 19, at the church at 6235 Pine Hill Road, according to Sandra Wright, club spokeswoman. ...more

January 17, 2009