U.S. Sen. Roland Burris now acknowledges attempting to raise money for ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich, an explosive twist in his ever-changing story on how he landed a coveted Senate appointment from the man accused of trying to sell the seat. ...more

February 18, 2009

pasco county fair starts with parade ...more

February 16, 2009

In collecting his thoughts about the hottest topic in baseball these days, Alex Rodriguez's admission that he used performance enhancing drugs over a three-year period while playing for Texas, Rays manager Joe Maddon summed up the state of the game rather succinctly. ...more

February 11, 2009

ESPN reports that Alex Rodriguez admits using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03. ...more

February 10, 2009

TAMPA BAY DOWNS WHEN: Through May 3. February dates: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 25th. Simulcasting daily. Post time is 12:25 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. ...more

February 9, 2009

PLANT CITY Many Sweetbay Supermarkets are selling admission tickets to the Florida Strawberry Festival at discount prices. ...more

February 5, 2009

PLANT CITY Two pageants, including one that is a preliminary to Miss Florida, will be held Saturday at Plant City High School Auditorium, One Raider Place. ...more

January 29, 2009

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes' revelation that he briefly sold drugs as a youth has created a stir in the national media. It was the first thing he was asked about during his media availability Thursday at USF's Sun Dome. ...more

January 29, 2009

Bone-chilling cold temperatures Thursday - not to mention having to remove frost from vehicle windows - didn't seem to deter people from visiting the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo's opening day at Sebring Regional Airport. ...more

January 24, 2009

IF YOU GO Location: Florida State Fairgrounds Ticket Prices: $8 for adults covers two days of admission. Age 15 and younger are admitted free. ...more

January 17, 2009