TALLAHASSEE Redshirt sophomore Christian Ponder, who is trying to unseat incumbent Drew Weatherford as the starting quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles, understands just how important tonight's preseason scrimmage will be in his pursuit of the No. 1 spot. ...more

August 15, 2008

Maybe you haven't noticed, maybe you have. State highways in Polk and Hillsborough counties are getting a little shaggy around the edges. The reasons grass is not getting its usual trim vary. ...more

August 7, 2008

Nine times out of 10, cutting costs makes sense. It's painless to go without an expensive lunch every day or to live without the latest and most up-to-date television or cell phone. But there are some purchases that you shouldn't cut back on. In fact, cutting back on these can do more harm than good. ...more

July 27, 2008

As giant oil companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips get set to report what will probably be another round of eye-popping quarterly profit, just where is all that money going? ...more

July 23, 2008

BRADENTON - A 9-year-old girl watched her father get shot to death in front of their home this month, authorities said in reports released Monday. ...more

July 22, 2008

The atmosphere in the waiting area of John Mubang's clinic in Seffner was "a social event with everyone involved in conversations about how easy it was to get prescriptions," according to an affidavit filed in Hillsborough County Court. ...more

July 17, 2008

Never underestimate the power of the nasty, overheard remark. ...more

July 13, 2008

Never underestimate the power of the nasty, overheard remark. ...more

July 13, 2008

Two decades ago, Jesse Jackson twice strode the national stage as a presidential contender from Chicago. He won a few primaries and was a force to be reckoned with. ...more

July 12, 2008

Leadoff hitters traditionally are expected to take some pitches and get on base. The Rays don't have anyone better at those endeavors than B.J. Upton, so it made sense for the center fielder to get the call with the team in temporary need of a leadoff man. ...more

June 29, 2008