Even world-famous personal trainer Bob Greene is at risk for stressing out. "The Oprah Winfrey Show" regular and creator of the Best Life Diet says he must have an hour of cardio exercise in the morning, whether he's on the road for a promotional tour or at home with his family. ...more

February 21, 2009

Students in grades four, eight and 10 will face the first round of assessment testing for the 2008-09 school year this week, with the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test being given Tuesday. ...more

February 9, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

February 1, 2009

before I realized that final confrontation in the kitchen was staged for me and my brothers. Papa wanted us to know what kind of woman Mama was, and he succeeded. But the lesson I learned was not the one he intended. Something else happened that spring, however, something that gave me reason to watch and wait, imagining flashes of summer colors out of the corner of my eye. ...more

January 25, 2009

Dozens of students from Hillsborough County's high schools will continue a three-decade tradition today when they get a chance to tell the school board what's on their minds. ...more

January 13, 2009

Today is the final rehearsal for 62 members of Northeast High School's marching band before they travel to Washington, D.C., next week to perform in the Presidential Inaugural Heritage Music Festival, one of the activities leading to Barack Obama taking the oath of office. ...more

January 6, 2009

Norma Vazquez of New Port Richey says Pasco Code Enforcement is wrong to cite the Elisha Ministries homeless shelter. ...more

January 3, 2009

Authorities have suspended their search for a Winter Haven woman reported missing Friday from a cruise ship near Cancun, Mexico. ...more

December 29, 2008

Police say a 31-year-old woman smothered her 8-year-old son on Christmas. ...more

December 26, 2008

A Miami man remained in jail Tuesday on no bond following his weekend arrest for allegedly molesting a victim under the age of 12. ...more

December 23, 2008