I'm always amazed when I see small children swimming confidently in deep water. These days that's not unusual because swim lessons are considered one of the basics of children's activities. ...more

June 8, 2008

The Rays are finally happening. Galaxies are probably tilting. But it is also time for Joe Maddon to shed some of his California-bred sensitivity and begin to use some appropriate, meaningful nicknames for the players. ...more

May 28, 2008

Mary Ratliff takes pride in saying she is the most-tenured member of Florida's No. 1-ranked softball team. ...more

May 23, 2008

Steve Wyatt's pickup is generally unremarkable, but there's a recent attachment that's earned it the nickname "sex offender mobile." ...more

May 21, 2008

Brother wants to create awareness. ...more

May 20, 2008

Chris Stein is a year out of high school now and still waiting for his big break. ...more

January 18, 2008

A longtime St. Petersburg activist was arrested this morning and charged with stealing more than $256,000 from a small, private school where she is the director, the state's chief financial officer said. Marva Dennard, 68, of 2326 Melrose Ave. S. was charged with two counts of grand theft in excess of $100,000. ...more

December 6, 2007

What is it about turkey legs that makes them so irresistible? ...more

November 20, 2007

TARPON SPRINGS - A 17-year-old was stabbed in the neck during a fight on Court Street near the Pinellas Trail on Sunday, police said. ...more

November 18, 2007

Bucs RT Jeremy Trueblood expected to spend money shopping this holiday season, but he did not anticipate losing $15,000 before Black Friday. ...more

November 13, 2007