Firefighters want more money for college tuition reimbursement. Police officers want to add another floating holiday and increase their annual leave and sick time. ...more

October 29, 2009

The taste was sour following Notre Dame's 3-9 season. So Maurice Crum Jr., the former Tampa Bay Tech standout, has returned for his fifth season at linebacker for the Fighting Irish. ...more

August 30, 2008

TAMPA - Not every city controversy makes its way to YouTube. ...more

August 20, 2008

SEBRING — It's hardly a laughing matter, but Sam Timms can't help but let out a nervous chuckle. The sub-par economy and high-priced gas have taken a divot from local golf courses' bottom lines. "We're struggling," said Timms, director of golf at Highlands Ridge in Avon Park. "The reason I laugh is because our company's based out of Orlando, and our bosses were here today going over different numbers and where we obtain play. ...more

July 6, 2008

Researchers have uncovered a new clue to the cause of Alzheimer's disease. The brains of people with the memory-robbing form of dementia are cluttered with a plaque made up of beta-amyloid, a sticky protein. ...more

June 23, 2008

THE BASICS The 104th Florida State Fair runs today through Feb. 18. Gates open at 9 a.m. The midway opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. on weekends. Closing times will vary, depending on weather and other factors. Most nights, the fair will close between 10 p.m. and midnight. ...more

February 7, 2008