CALLER FINDS VICTIM LYING IN ROADWAY ...more

May 29, 2008

It's no myth. It's just M.J. For the past few weeks, the "Gas Phantom" has handed out wads of cash to grateful motorists at dozens of gasoline pumps across the Tampa Bay area. After doling out more than $14,000 to patrons, a man in a dark business suit appeared today at a Shell station on North Dale Mabry Highway and revealed his identity. ...more

May 22, 2008

Flags flew at half-staff, public entertainment was canceled and 1.3 billion people were asked to observe three minutes of silence as China began three days of mourning today for the victims of the nation's massive earthquake. ...more

May 19, 2008

The Brandon Eagles had every reason to be nervous at halftime of their Class 5A regional final against Winter Park Lake Howell, but they insist they weren't. Judging by the final score Saturday night, it's hard to argue against them. ...more

February 24, 2008

Allow me to respond to the family-leave problem directly. ...more

February 22, 2008

When sirens blared near Union University on Feb. 5, sophomore Joe Mendolia assumed it was another routine warning of potentially severe weather. ...more

February 20, 2008

SEBRING — Up to one hour of today's state Board of Education meeting in Tallahassee will be reserved for public input on the proposed science standards. Those interested in providing testimony should arrive at the Cabinet Meeting room in the state capitol at 8 a.m. to complete a speaker card. Speaker cards will be available in the lobby outside the Cabinet Meeting room. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. Equal time will be given to those who wish to speak in support of the standards as written and those who wish to speak in support of the standards with changes, according the the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). ...more

February 19, 2008

With the Lightning bench hopping and the fans in the stands jumping, Tampa Bay's chest was sticking out like it was ready to deliver a knockout blow. ...more

February 17, 2008

Alonso's bid for a Class 6A berth in the boys soccer state semifinals fell short Friday night as the Ravens dropped a 2-0 decision to Ocoee in the Region 2 final. ...more

February 9, 2008

Two of Tampa Prep's less heralded players gave the Terrapins a much-needed lift in their 3-2 Class 2A-Region 3 final win against Bradenton St. Stephen's Episcopal on Friday. ...more

February 9, 2008