When will this wretched economy bottom out? The recession is already in its 15th month. For now, everything seems to be getting worse: The Dow is in free-fall, jobs are vanishing every day, and one in eight American homeowners is in foreclosure or behind on payments. ...more

March 15, 2009

When will this wretched economy bottom out? The recession is already in its 15th month, making it longer than all but two downturns since World War II. For now, everything seems to be getting worse: The Dow is in free fall, jobs are vanishing every day, and one in eight American homeowners is in foreclosure or behind on payments. ...more

March 7, 2009

A house fire that engulfed the home of Trent Lampkin's great-uncle not only took the elderly Anthony Stevens' life but also left Lampkin and his family homeless. ...more

January 22, 2009

When Tampa Police Maj. Sophia Teague saw Cub Scout Pack 1952 at an event last year, she was embarrassed for them. The Sulphur Springs children didn't have proper scout uniforms. Thanks to Teague, officers and others in the community raised $805 for uniforms. ...more

January 5, 2009

The primates knew something special was happening long before the zookeepers began tossing them their holiday presents. ...more

December 20, 2008

Spectators gathered early for Presents for Primates, Lowry Park Zoo's annual holiday showcase featuring gifts from the zoo's docents. ...more

December 19, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Last fall, more than 800 juniors, sophomores and freshmen were transferred from Land O' Lakes High School to the newly built Sunlake High School, leaving coaches to deal with a number of uncertainties involving rosters, equipment and schedules. ...more

June 29, 2008

TAMPA - A native of Queens, N.Y., will be one of the top planners behind Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in January, according to promotions made at the Tampa Police Department on Wednesday. Marc Hamlin, who has been a captain in District 3 in East Tampa, became the new major in charge of the Special Support Division, which includes tactical, K-9 and marine officers and the safety coordination of the Super Bowl, the department said. Hamlin has been with the police department since 1990. ...more

June 11, 2008

Kathy Longo, de 53 años, se aferra al álbum de forro rojo con las fotos de su hija desaparecida y de los que, según ella, son sospechosos en su secuestro. "Mi tiempo se ha detenido", dijo. ...more

May 30, 2008

Emily again topped the list of most popular baby girl names last year, registering as No. 1 for the 12th straight time. Jacob led among names for boys for the ninth year in a row. ...more

May 11, 2008