History and culinary arts buffs will be able to sample the flavor of the area's past today. Andrew Huse, assistant librarian in the Special Collections Department at the University of South Florida Tampa Campus, will present a talk at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center that will be a gastronomic journey through the state's delicious history. ...more

February 28, 2009

Is the love affair outsiders have with Florida losing its zest? A drop in driver's license applications from out-of-state residents certainly suggests they've cooled to the Sunshine State's charms. The number of applications from outsiders has tumbled 30 percent during the past five years, dropping from more than 585,000 in 2003 to about 410,000 in 2008, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. ...more

February 20, 2009

The Tampa Tribune's recent editorial on Sen. Jeff Bingaman's (D-N.M.) proposed renewable electricity standard rightfully applauds diversifying our country's energy mix with renewable resources that will create new economic opportunities and jobs in Florida. ...more

February 20, 2009

Five Brooksville boys' common thread is their school (Hernando High), their devoted parents, their bond to the mats and a never-ending thirst to be No. 1. ...more

February 19, 2009

Is the love affair outsiders have with Florida losing its zest? ...more

February 19, 2009

Florida's tourism industry is taking a hit in the sour economy. It's the first time in seven years that tourism has dropped in the popular Sunshine State, according to statistics released Monday. ...more

February 16, 2009

For the first time, the Lightning this week will hold a father/mentor trip, which has become a staple of many teams around the league. Many of the clubs, such as Washington and the New York Islanders last week, hold the trip during a two-game swing through the Sunshine State. ...more

February 16, 2009

Even in the Sunshine State, the winter season and its shorter daylight hours can be depressing. ...more

February 14, 2009

HHS senior James Davidson not only has a chance this weekend to become the school's 16th 100-win grappler, but could become the Leopards' 100th state qualifier since 1974-75. ...more

February 12, 2009

Hank Fishkind, traditionally one of the more optimistic Florida economists, has changed his tune. ...more

February 12, 2009