Most people during these economic turbulent times would be thrilled to find a $20 bill floating on the sidewalk. In the same vein, Pasco County officials recently came into $3.5 million they weren't expecting. ...more

February 4, 2009

Two West Pasco girls soccer teams survived – and won – their respective district tournaments last weeks and will now host regional quarterfinals games beginning this Thursday. ...more

January 26, 2009

I enjoyed reading your special pull-out section "The Official NFL Experience Fan's Guide" on Jan. 23. Like many other Tampa Bay-area residents, I am beginning to get caught up in the events surrounding the upcoming Super Bowl here. Hosting this year's Super Bowl is giving Tampa Bay yet another chance to shine in the nation's spotlight. ...more

January 25, 2009

After all these years, discovering the secret to happiness in life came as something of a surprise. ...more

January 23, 2009

Hernando County's first baby of 2009 is a four-pound, 14-ounce doll. ...more

January 2, 2009

Could all this economic mayhem actually be healthy on some level, or is that some lame attempt at finding a silver lining on something that has no upside? It's difficult to say there is a bright side, but it's clear we were drowning in phony numbers and a day of reckoning was long overdue. Perhaps the surprise is that it took so long for it to happen. ...more

December 19, 2008

Mitchell tops River Ridge ...more

December 13, 2008

Teresa Batts, who describes New Orleans as her home away from home, in Tampa, saw snow for the first time Wednesday morning in the Crescent City. ...more

December 12, 2008

It's far from a college football secret that Alabama coach Nick Saban is not - how do we say this? - considered a warm and fuzzy guy. ...more

December 5, 2008

A big ... no, wait ... a HUGE trend this winter is the minimalist look. When I first saw all the unadorned straight lines and conservative opaque colors coming down the runway, I couldn't help but think of a resurgence of Andy Warhol- and Edie Sedgwick-ish style. Everyone walking around (insert pretentious voice) very seriously with no real purpose. ...more

November 30, 2008