Could nursing mothers be exempt from jury duty? That's a question Florida lawmakers may soon answer. On Tuesday, a proposal allowing an exemption to women who are breast feeding passed its first test, with only one dissenting vote, the News Service of Florida reported. ...more

November 6, 2009

After 40 years, the St. Petersburg edition of the Florida Catholic newspaper has ceased publication, opting for an expanded, free magazine that will be mailed six times a year to every registered Catholic family in the diocese. ...more

November 10, 2008

The popular blues jams that sizzled Tuesday nights at a local Irish pub have moved a little farther down the road. ...more

August 13, 2008

Criss Angel fans seem to be one step ahead of him. Many of the freak- ...more

August 1, 2008

They were expecting thousands but by 6 p.m. only about 200 brave water-soaked fans were staking out spots on the beach to get a view of magician Criss Angel's attempt to escape an imploding nine-story Spyglass Resort. ...more

July 30, 2008

Everyone gets the blues now and then. But for many local residents and musicians, it happens like clockwork - every Tuesday night in the heart of Brandon. ...more

July 15, 2008