Philip Morris has been ordered to pay $300 million in damages to a former smoker in Florida, the largest award to date among thousands of lawsuits filed in the state against tobacco companies. ...more

November 19, 2009

Editor's note: Following is a letter sent to county commissioners by County Administrator David Hamilton. ...more

October 29, 2009

Bawdy Tampa radio host Bubba the Love Sponge is trying to lure Casey Anthony's parents to appear for $25,000. ...more

October 24, 2009

A U.S. Army flag that was flying in Afghanistan at the hour of Tampa police Cpl. Mike Roberts' death will be presented to his widow, Cindy, this afternoon. ...more

October 6, 2009

Thousands of University of South Florida graduates will enjoy a walk to the stage this weekend, but once they get there, the university president won't extend her hand. ...more

May 2, 2009

The grandparents of slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony say they are standing behind their daughter, who is accused of killing the little girl. George and Cindy Anthony appeared Wednesday on CBS' "The Early Show." They said it is unlikely that Casey Anthony will accept any sort of plea deal in the case, adding that the 23-year-old "is not going to admit to something she hasn't done." ...more

April 22, 2009

The grandparents of a slain toddler are being questioned for a civil defamation lawsuit filed in central Florida. ...more

April 9, 2009

With the clock ticking down on the start of the second annual Wesley Chapel Celebration of Fine Arts, organizers are still looking for participants and sponsors to round out the event. ...more

April 1, 2009

As construction continues to shrink, Pasco County building officials are considering closing three offices that process permits. ...more

March 22, 2009

While others might end their school day by going home to do homework or hanging out with friends, a few dedicated students from Wiregrass Ranch High School and John Long Middle School said they have much more fun hanging out with the band students at Veterans Elementary School in Wesley Chapel. ...more

March 18, 2009