Palm Harbor University poured on its pressure in Saturday's Class 5A state championship after an early second-half goal by Lakeland Jenkins tied the match at one. Palm Harbor from there took back momentum and stifled the Eagles offense en route to a 3-1 win, earning the Hurricanes a fourth state title. ...more

February 15, 2009

The Humane Society of the Nature Coast continues to climb up the rankings in the race for a million-dollar shelter makeover thanks to an army of online team members. ...more

February 6, 2009

The great state of Pennsylvania may have the bragging rights for the moment with Pittsburgh (Super Bowl Champs) and Philadelphia (World Series Champs) but our Tampa Bay area was the focal point for both events and we came through with flying colors. ...more

February 3, 2009

Rafael Nadal held off Roger Federer in another five-set Grand Slam final, keeping Pete Sampras' record of 14 major titles intact for now. ...more

February 1, 2009

GIRLS BASKETBALL In perhaps the most competitive district tournament in recent memory, Wiregrass Ranch, Gulf or Nature Coast could all realistically claim the 4A-8 crown. ...more

February 1, 2009

The Orlando Magic are looking more and more like a contender in the Eastern Conference. Dwight Howard had 22 points and 18 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Magic took advantage of LeBron James' shooting struggles to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-88 on Thursday night. ...more

January 30, 2009

A sleepless night for Chandler Parsons led to a long day for the Commodores. ...more

January 26, 2009

WRESTLING While host Brandon cruises to first as expected at 25th annual Tony Ippolito Wrestling Tournament, Springstead finishes third behind Bradenton-Manatee to fall short of second-place goal. ...more

January 24, 2009

ANAHEIM, Calif. - One day after Rick Tocchet called for more determination to win the close ones, the Lightning managed to do just that. ...more

January 10, 2009

obama and congressional leaders work on tax cuts now reaching $300 billion ...more

January 5, 2009