The USA men's basketball team earned the moniker "The Redeem Team" in its quest to regain Olympic gold after a bronze-medal showing in 2004. ...more

September 4, 2008

Republican incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioners Ken Hagan and Brian Blair ran away with their primary races, and newcomer Kevin Beckner prevailed over two other Democrats to face Blair in November. ...more

August 27, 2008

The Apollo Beach Civic Association will host forum for Hillsborough County Commission District 6 candidates Kevin Beckner, Don Kruse, Denise Layne and Joe Redner at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Apollo Beach Recreation Center, 664 Golf and Sea Blvd. ...more

August 20, 2008

For years, my son and his teammates at Tampa Bay Little League have faced the boys from Citrus Park, fully aware that there was something different about this team. Even at 9 years old, in Little League's youngest All-Star tournament, it became evident that Citrus Park was the team to beat. ...more

August 20, 2008

ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL Two-time Hernando County Champions from Central High dominate post-season All-Star team with 11 selections including 10 players and the repeat Coach of the Year pick, Cliff Lohrey. ...more

August 20, 2008

Is it just my imagination, or has this election season been going on since the Winter Olympics? ...more

August 17, 2008

On Friday, a dozen candidates for local government will appear at the Tiger Bay Club of Tampa forum, where they're expected to face a crowd that prides itself on asking tough questions. ...more

August 14, 2008

Kevin Beckner likes to say that he is the best choice to win the District 6 County Commission seat because his two Democratic opponents in the primary have together lost nine elections. ...more

August 10, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE AAA MAJORS BASEBALL Spring American carries a fine .315 batting average and a tightly meshed defense, but an extended stay in the Dixie World Series will hinge on its pitching. TAMBASCO, LAFERTY WILL CARRY THE LOAD ON THE HILL ...more

August 3, 2008