The pending closure of Smithfield Foods meat packing plant is having economic ripple effects across the Tampa Bay area, in ways large and small. ...more

March 4, 2009

The United States gained key international backing Saturday for a bitterly contested plan to sell peaceful nuclear technology to India - a South Asia powerhouse that has tested atomic weapons but has refused to sign global nonproliferation accords. ...more

September 7, 2008

Before Hurricane Gustav made its approach toward the Louisiana coastline today, it had begun casting winds and waves that were felt Sunday in Florida. ...more

September 1, 2008

While the Lightning created a couple of big splashes earlier this week, Wednesday was a day for the ripple effects. ...more

June 26, 2008

DADE CITY -- County commissioners are continuing to research hiring only nonsmokers in the future and considering a program to help current workers kick the tobacco habit. ...more

June 10, 2008

The French navy canceled three summer missions, including a counternarcotics exercise off the United States, Monday because of soaring fuel prices. ...more

June 10, 2008

Given how deeply he cares about student access to higher education, it's surprising that Gov. Charlie Crist would advocate cutting the one grant that helps thousands of Florida students attend private in-state colleges. ...more

February 22, 2008

Not unlike many of their predecessors in the new-stadium game, Tampa Bay Rays officials have been ticking off impressive numbers associated with their bold proposal for this city's downtown. ...more

December 21, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG - Not unlike many of their predecessors in the new-stadium game, Tampa Bay Rays officials have been ticking off impressive numbers associated with their bold proposal for this city's downtown. ...more

December 20, 2007

Bob Buzzelli, an avid sailor, created many ripple effects of his own to help improve society. ...more

October 13, 2007