Bob Bondi, who served on the Hillsborough County Commission and school board for a dozen years in the 1960s and '70s, died today of a heart attack. ...more

November 26, 2008

Michael E. Long loved history and had a special fondness for teaching his students about the Civil War and the Lincoln assassination. Somehow, he managed to do that without taking sides in the conflict that still sparks arguments more than 140 years after it was fought. "He was always objective," said Kelvin Faison, a friend and colleague of Long's at Pasco-Hernando Community College. "He was always intelligent that way." Long, 58, an associate professor of history and political science at PHCC, died Friday from complications associated with pneumonia, the college reported. ...more

September 15, 2008

The battle between two Democratic lawyers fighting for the chance to unseat U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis heated up Thursday, with one hauling an old financial skeleton out of the other's closet. ...more

August 22, 2008

This article is in response to the Tampa Tribune article published on Dec. 5, "Haley Complaint Points to Psychology Trainees." ...more

December 13, 2007

Jackie Loto took on many roles during her life on the stage. The Tampa native founded her own dance studio more than 40 years ago, was a pioneer with the Gasparilla Coronation Ball and worked as a seamstress on Super Bowl costumes. ...more

November 19, 2007

TAMPA - A longtime dance instructor and choreographer died Saturday after spending decades inspiring performers and supporting the arts. ...more

November 18, 2007

An Australian man whose parents flew here from Sydney to report him missing after not hearing from him for a month has been found safe, police said. ...more

November 14, 2007