It's that time of year when cemetery guards are easily spooked, on alert for signs of one of the oldest, most ghoulish and most persistent of crimes: grave robberies. ...more

November 1, 2009

Hackers are messing with electronic road signs in some states, warning of zombies and raptors down the road. Traffic safety officials aren't amused. ...more

February 4, 2009

Dear Dad I've found the father I didn't know I had. As a child, I wanted a father who would just sit and talk awhile, one who would take time to listen to my thoughts. But my dad worked from sunup at his job, and then, when he'd get home, he'd do chores on our farm until after sunset. ...more

June 11, 2008

Beauty pageant organizers were investigating Sunday who doused a contestant's evening gowns with pepper spray and spiked her makeup, causing her to break out in hives. ...more

November 26, 2007

Graduates of East Bay High School in Gibsonton are gearing up to celebrate the school's 50th anniversary Nov. 9-10 at several venues. Old friends will have a chance to relive the fun of their youth as they watch a football game between the East Bay Indians and the Spoto Spartans, feast on chicken and yellow rice and dance to music spanning 50 years. ...more

October 4, 2007