It was one of the world's first, greatest cities - a place where astronomers mapped the stars millennia ago and kings created an early code of law and planted what became known as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. ...more

November 13, 2008

Dear Lyn: My grandmother lives with us. My 5-year-old daughter, Megan, is her only great-grandchild and they're very close. Granny has Alzheimer's and yesterday she was cross with Megan for the first time in Megan's life. I've done a little to explain Alzheimer's to Megan, but I don't know if I've done enough. She hasn't said anything about the apparent changes in Granny, but I keep wondering if Megan really understands and if her feelings were hurt yesterday. She hasn't said anything about it. What should I be doing to help Megan cope? - Kelly ...more

November 8, 2008

Cuba's first Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated Sunday amid church bells, liturgical chants and the presence of President Raul Castro, in a sign of goodwill toward the island's former chief benefactor. ...more

October 20, 2008

The Brooksville City Council decided to remain with a known quantity to ensure its books are kept in tip-top shape. ...more

October 7, 2008

Standing behind a tree decoration Wednesday morning in the lobby of the Salvation Army, 1603 N. Florida Ave., Raymond Collier exposed himself and began masturbating, police said. ...more

September 4, 2008

After QB Tim Tebow claimed a Heisman trophy and put up gaudy numbers, one would expect that there isn't much he could do to improve as a quarterback. ...more

August 29, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG A St. Petersburg police officer was fired today amid allegations he kept in contact with a married woman he was told to stay away from, according to internal affairs documents. ...more

August 7, 2008

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (AP) -- Kayakers and boaters are planning a "sit-in" in Crystal River to remind boaters of the presence of manatees in Kings Bay over the summer. ...more

July 25, 2008

TAMPA - William Joel touched himself inappropriately today in front of two girls younger than 16, police say. ...more

July 16, 2008

TAMPA - While searching a Riverview home Tuesday afternoon, Hillsborough County deputies found a 4-foot marijuana plant under a grow light and marijuana clippings in an entertainment center, deputies say. ...more

July 16, 2008