Any progress made by Rocco Baldelli at this point qualifies as a big deal, and on the verge of another step toward fulfilling his hopes of returning to the majors. ...more

June 15, 2008

Veterans Are A Priority I appreciated the recognition in the June 11 editorial "New VA Clinic Would Make A Difference," but I think it is important to note that the Brandon VA clinic would not be on the verge of reality if it weren't for the combined efforts of the East Hillsborough congressional delegation, especially Gus Bilirakis who is a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. His leadership on this - and all issues related to veterans - deserves recognition. ...more

June 15, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AA ROOKIES Solid all-around effort paces Spring Hill American to easy loser's bracket victory over Sumter, 14-3. ...more

June 10, 2008

Bill Fanning says November election will bring a "massive moral and political overhaul." ...more

June 4, 2008

The chairman of beleaguered Countrywide Financial Corp. raised eyebrows and tempers with his snippy reply to an e-mail plea from a man who said he was in danger of losing his home. ...more

May 22, 2008

TAMPA After his performance at last year's Class 4A state championships, everyone knew Dentarius Locke was a gifted sprinter. ...more

May 20, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG Optimism isn't optional in the days before spring training opens. Even the teams that are well aware it would take a seismic shift in the baseball landscape to put them in contention in 2008 will have a measure of excitement when pitchers and catchers officially report this week. To those teams coming off a playoff appearance or bolstered by offseason wheeling and dealing, there's a little extra something in the air. ...more

February 11, 2008

TAMPA - A Wesley Chapel couple with a troubled son get marriage counseling and parenting help on the next "Supernanny," at 9 p.m. Wednesday on ABC. ...more

February 5, 2008

Vienna's renowned Spanish Riding School - famed for its white Lipizzaner stallions and their elegant strutting and sprightly dancing - is on the verge of bankruptcy, officials warned Friday. ...more

January 12, 2008

Sometimes the most uneasy place to be for a basketball team is on the verge of greatness, the cusp of respect. ...more

January 7, 2008