The crowd started lining up outside the Barnes and Noble bookstore in The Villages 24 hours ahead of time. Excited fans didn't want to miss the chance to see Sarah Palin. ...more

November 24, 2009

Although it wasn't quite the run he had in mind, John Mitchell can settle for eighth in the state. ...more

December 3, 2008

They both have had their issues, these two runners from Hillsborough county, Sickles' Derek Wehunt and Durant's John Mitchell. ...more

November 23, 2008

Over the weekend, City Pier Beach was struck by thieves who made off with 14 signs, warning beach-goers that swimming was not allowed. ...more

October 28, 2008

The Rays figure there's nothing wrong with All-Star C Dioner Navarro that some rest shouldn't cure. ...more

August 28, 2008

OREGON - Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his leg and he has been told to restrict himself to light physical activity for the next two weeks. ...more

July 6, 2008

In her first U.S. Olympic track and field trials, Tampa's Damu Cherry looked more like a determined, business-like veteran than a 30-year-old rookie. ...more

July 6, 2008

Saturday's drowning of a 23-year-old man at the City Pier Beach should alert us to the potential dangers lurking in our lakes due to their present low lake levels. ...more

June 12, 2008

SEBRING — The City Pier Beach remains closed today following the drowning Saturday afternoon of a 23-year-old man. Bobby Clark swam beyond the marked swimming area at the park and experienced a cramp before going under, police said. His body was recovered around 3 p.m. by emergency personnel divers. "It was a tragic event that happened this weekend," City Administrator Bob Hoffman said Monday. "We are still learning more about it and our hearts and prayers go out for the victim and the victim's family." ...more

June 9, 2008

As a former champion of the Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic's 15-kilometer race and a two-time winner of the 5k, Miramar's Ronnie Holassie says he has fond memories of Tampa. He also lived here nearly three years, working as a groom at Tampa Bay Downs. ...more

February 11, 2008