Ah, the drummer: the unsung, usually un-singing foundation of any rock band. While the guitarists and lead singers strut about up front for the fans to fawn over, it's the drummer's steady hand at the back of the stage that gives the group its heartbeat. ...more

September 3, 2008

I finally got my first taste of stress in the kitchen last week in an "Iron Chef"-like competition against Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe. I affectionately refer to him as my "one degree from Justin Timberlake" as he's Sexyback's executive chef in New York. ...more

June 25, 2008

TAMPA - A 22-year-old man convicted of first-degree murder, robbery with a firearm and second-degree arson in March 2007 will get a new trial, according to an opinion handed down today by the 2nd District Court of Appeals. ...more

June 11, 2008

Early this year, some school-spirited members of the Hillsborough High School class of 1958 decided the school needed a flag, something families could hang on their houses, such as Gators and Seminoles flags for Florida university alums. ...more

May 11, 2008

Jashonia Stephens will participate in the National 2008 Miss Junior Teen Tampa pageant Sunday at the A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive. ...more

February 23, 2008

Hairstyles of all shapes, styles and sizes were on display Sunday as more than 500 people attended the 2008 Hair and Barber Explosion. ...more

February 18, 2008

In a 2-1 vote, a panel of judges on Wednesday denied the appeal of an apartment complex that lost a $15.7 million judgment to a former resident who was shot three times in the head and survived. ...more

February 7, 2008

TAMPA - In a 2-1 vote, a panel of judges today denied the appeal of an apartment complex that lost a $15.7 million judgment to a former resident who was shot three times in the head and survived. ...more

February 6, 2008

Dwight Howard has another chance to impress the slam-dunk contest voters - which this year includes fans watching at home. ...more

January 22, 2008

Congratulations to Alex Jr. and Dolores Santana Martinez of Brandon, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 21. Both were born in Tampa and met while attending George Washington Junior High School in Tampa. ...more

January 2, 2008