In another sign of fallout from the declining economy, hotel demand for rooms in Hillsborough County declined in August for the 17th consecutive month, the most recent report by Tennessee-based Smith Travel Research showed. August demand declined 7 percent to 317,400 room nights sold compared with August 2007. ...more

October 16, 2008

Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer says he's pleased with the support he's received from the Volunteers athletic administration, boosters and players as the team has struggled this season. ...more

October 16, 2008

Another group of whooping cranes is set to follow an ultralight from Wisconsin to Florida this week. ...more

October 12, 2008

Thrifty travelers seeking a Florida beach vacation might check out Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota/Bradenton and St. Petersburg/Clearwater if hotel prices from the latest data hold true. ...more

October 9, 2008

Thrifty travelers seeking a Florida beach vacation might check out Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota/Bradenton and St. Petersburg/Clearwater if hotel pricing trends from the latest data hold true. ...more

October 8, 2008

Dear Abby: I recently lost my wife to a long illness. When she could no longer work, I tried to give her the best quality of life I could. It took a toll. I worked long hours to give her everything she needed. The medical bills were astronomical. All she ever wanted was me. ...more

September 28, 2008

GAINESVILLE - Coach Urban Meyer confirmed Thursday that DE Jermaine Cunningham will play in Saturday's matchup against Mississippi. ...more

September 25, 2008

GAINESVILLE Playing on the road in the SEC is always a tough undertaking. Playing on the road in the SEC when you're a certifiable rock star like Tim Tebow, it is a different type of animal. ...more

September 17, 2008

Farmer's Market Buffet has apparently closed its Sebring location. The large sign outside the restaurant, located at the corner of New Life Way and U.S. 27, said "closed'' Tuesday. A sign was also posted on the door saying the eatery had closed. Telephone calls to the parent company, Santa Fe Cattle Co. in Tennessee, were not returned Tuesday afternoon. ...more

September 16, 2008

"It was my first big play at the University of Florida," Tebow said. "Being able to go in there and contribute and keep that drive going and beat Tennessee on the way to a national championship was huge." ...more

September 15, 2008