In the wake of conflict of interest allegations at Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio wants to strengthen rules governing nonprofit organizations that receive taxpayer dollars. ...more

October 1, 2008

In all the brouhaha about the cost of college textbooks, a few rays of sunshine have emerged. ...more

September 14, 2008

It wasn't a meeting, insisted the man who called the players-only gathering in the Rays' clubhouse prior to batting practice Monday afternoon. ...more

September 9, 2008

GAINESVILLE - The Percy Harvin watch continues. The wide receiver participated in practice Saturday as the Gators inch closer to their season opener against Hawaii. While the junior didn't participate in the full session, it is a step in the right direction for the preseason All-SEC receiver. ...more

August 24, 2008

In what has proved to be the most heated race in the upcoming election Pasco Sheriff Bob White is facing a fierce challenge from a former lieutenant in his agency, Robert Sullivan. ...more

August 20, 2008

Scrabulous is back on Facebook, but now it has a new name, new rules and circular tiles that could help its makers skirt legal claims from the owners of Scrabble. ...more

August 1, 2008

Regarding "Kids Having Kids Is Now So Normal" (Commentary, June 29): Teenaged parents in the United States are hardly a phenomenon. Until very recently, it was common for teenagers and young adults to have children. They were not called "kids having kids." They were simply "youth." ...more

July 5, 2008

Cutting back. It's what we've been hearing about over the last few months. Airline companies and the financial industry are doing it. But are you? ...more

June 29, 2008

County commissioners today will discuss setting a public hearing to consider reducing impact fees by 25 percent for at least 18 months to meet the requirements of the state's recently passed appropriations act for affordable housing. ...more

June 24, 2008

NASA told a Senate panel Monday that it anticipates losing 3,000 to 4,000 jobs at its launching site once the space shuttles stop flying in two more years, about half the cutback initially reported. ...more

June 24, 2008