The issue: Capt. Scott Bierwiler's untimely death. Our Opinion: We are blessed that he walked among us. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God" — Matthew 5:9 ...more

February 27, 2009

Everything still seemed relatively familiar for new Rays outfielder Matt Joyce as he returned to the North Brandon Little League fields he grew up on. ...more

February 25, 2009

Everything still seemed relatively familiar for new Rays outfielder Matt Joyce as he returned to the North Brandon Little League fields he grew up on. ...more

February 25, 2009

A day after his 5-year-old son saved his life, Danny Stephen took him to Lowry Park Zoo for a celebratory outing. ...more

February 2, 2009

A day after his 5-year-old son saved his life, Danny Stephen took him to Lowry Park Zoo for a celebratory outing. ...more

February 1, 2009

The chief executive officer of Kforce Professional Staffing told a group of religious and business leaders that he uses biblical principles in running the Tampa-based company. ...more

January 28, 2009

Ricky Tomlinson, Jr. left the ring bloodied and upset. ...more

January 8, 2009

Matt Joyce Sr. had been waiting all week for his son and namesake to be traded by the Detroit Tigers. First, there were rumors the 24-year-old Armwood High graduate might be headed to Pittsburgh. Then, Seattle. ...more

December 12, 2008

This father's tragedy started, as so many do, with the mundane. His boy, a handsome and well-built athlete, injured his arm playing soccer in his native Ecuador. Alex, 15, was tough, but the pain wouldn't go away, and it got worse. ...more

November 15, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - A sawed-off shotgun used in a robbery Tuesday was found Friday about 40 yards from an elementary school's property line, the sheriff's office said. ...more

September 20, 2008