The term "exit strategy" seemed to gain favor after the United States left Vietnam under less-than-favorable circumstances. Back then, it seemed like a good idea not to get into a war without a "plan" to fight it and ultimately get out honorably and victoriously. However, wars are extremely unpredictable, with many twists and turns of fate. An example would be the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, an unexpected last gasp by Hitler in which the Allies eventually prevailed. ...more

December 3, 2009

As soon as they get behind the wheel of a race car, they're kids all over again even though they've known each other for decades. ...more

March 16, 2009

You mustn't let anyone trample on your dreams. You can learn a lot from people who are different from you. Those are two of many lessons in store for tweens in Nickelodeon's new musical film "Spectacular!" It premieres tonight at 8. ...more

February 16, 2009

Ronald Ward, a certified financial planner with Ward Financial Services, said with the volatile financial markets he keeps an open door policy at his Sun City Center office. ...more

January 14, 2009

Orlando authorities say DNA tests confirm the skeletal remains recently found in the woods belong to missing toddler Caylee Anthony ...more

December 19, 2008

for now. But if the chips fall as expected, the best bet for Tampa Bay's New Year's Day game is a matchup between the SEC's South Carolina Gamecocks against the Big Ten's Michigan State Spartans. ...more

November 25, 2008

"Les Miserables" is one of Lauren Thompson's favorite theatrical productions. ...more

November 19, 2008

"Les Miserables" is one of Lauren Thompson's favorite theatrical productions. ...more

November 19, 2008

"Les Miserables" is one of Lauren Thompson's favorite theatrical productions. ...more

November 18, 2008

WESLEY CHAPEL ... 22 MITCHELL ... 14 THE DIFFERENCE: Wesley Chapel (4-5) quarterback Chris West scored a touchdown in the second overtime and followed that by scoring a two-point conversion on a trick play to give the Wildcats the win. ...more

November 8, 2008