Charles Long was having lunch in his truck Wednesday near a runway at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport when he heard a loud sputtering sound coming from a small airplane overhead. ...more

December 27, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Santa's elves recently were working double time to assemble wooden toys for needy children. ...more

December 12, 2007

Chelsea Klotz scored two goals in Tampa Prep's 5-0 win against Cambridge on Tuesday to bring her total to 24 for the season. The 17-year-old senior striker is in her first season with Tampa Prep (7-0) after moving from Lake Brantley. ...more

November 28, 2007

Ever wonder what happened to that watch, iPod, television or car tire you lost at the airport? ...more

November 3, 2007

NASCAR race cars, like airplanes, are designed to move forward through the air. The bodies are sleek for low drag, yet they are equipped with a splitter and a wing (or spoiler), that 'grab' the moving air to create downward force on the wheels. But when a race car gets turned sideways or backward during a wreck, the air and other gravitational forces can cause it to go airborne, flip or raise up on its nose. ...more

October 11, 2007

Boeing Co. has long promised that its 787 Dreamliner will fly faster and farther than any other medium-sized jet, use 20 percent less fuel and offer increased cabin comfort. ...more

October 11, 2007

Deteriorating Smithsonian facilities have damaged historic airplanes, threatened collections and resulted in the leakage of tens of millions of gallons of water at a National Zoo enclosure, while cuts in security staff have exposed artifacts in the 18 museums to vandalism and theft, the Government Accountability Office reported Friday. ...more

September 29, 2007

Aviation officials plan to extend a runway 175 feet closer to some houses near Peter O. Knight Airport. ...more

September 22, 2007

A set of car keys may be the ticket to freedom for many young people, but recent automobile crashes involving Pasco County high school students, mostly notably in Wesley Chapel, are painful reminders of the risks associated with inexperienced drivers. ...more

September 21, 2007

Airborne now comes in Seasonal Relief, a nondrowsy formula that's perfect for summer travel, cookouts, sporting events and more. It's a quick, flavorful way to boost your immune system while you're on the go. ...more

September 20, 2007