A knack for starting fast is serving the Florida Gators well. On the way to a 10-1 record, the Gators have outscored their opponents 146-7 in the first quarter and 276-32 in the first half. ...more

November 24, 2008

The sign on a convenience store next to Firemen's Field reads "Blue Streaks Hold the Chain." ...more

October 24, 2008

If you're a political junkie, the last few days have been dazzling. This week promises more of the same. If you are tired of all the hoopla, well, it won't be going away any time soon. As citizens of this country, it's our duty to deal with the long campaigns and do our homework on the candidates we have. Partisan voters don't listen to facts, they just listen to the positives their candidates have and tout all the negatives against opponents. We understand this, but it's discomforting to think that some people are so unwilling to open their minds while making such critical decisions. It seems Americans want to sign up as many people as possible to vote in an election, because the more voices, the better decision. That sounds good - in theory. However, there's an argument to be made that if someone is so out of touch with voting, perhaps he or she doesn't deserve to take part. That's harsh, and controversial, but do we want uninformed people who don't have the initiative to learn about candidates making these critical decisions? Probably not. ...more

August 31, 2008

TAMPA - An employee for an organization that teaches driver safety was arrested this morning for drunken driving, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Michael Eligon, 31, is a customer service representative for Suncoast Safety Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing driver training in Pinellas County. ...more

June 13, 2008

The first 19 minutes, 37 seconds of the third period Tuesday felt like a blur to the Lightning. But at the end, things came a little more into focus. ...more

January 9, 2008

On several occasions, our board president and management company have hired unlicensed or improperly licensed vendors and contractors to do repairs and replacements in the complex. ...more

November 17, 2007