When an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at George W. Bush in December at a Baghdad news conference, the attack spawned a flood of Web quips, political satire and street rallies across the Arab world. ...more

January 30, 2009

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes' revelation that he briefly sold drugs as a youth has created a stir in the national media. It was the first thing he was asked about during his media availability Thursday at USF's Sun Dome. ...more

January 29, 2009

The city's fire department will be able to boost its ranks, thanks to a $4 million federal grant. The money will come from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's SAFER grants, or Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response. ...more

January 28, 2009

A small movie theater with two screens and seating for 120 people is being proposed for the Mid Town Center in Lake Placid. ...more

January 28, 2009

A sense of normalcy returned to the Lightning locker room Friday. Gone was the media throng that had descended on the Forum the day before. Missing was the air of doubt surrounding iconic center Vinny Lecavalier and a possible trade to his hometown Montreal Canadiens. Absent were members of the Montreal press corps, who flew down to get the scoop before swooping back out of town. ...more

January 17, 2009

While the Ringling Bros. Circus left town earlier in the week, a different three-ring act rolled into town Thursday. ...more

January 16, 2009

Florida defensive end HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-3/265 ...more

January 7, 2009

The Tampa/St. Petersburg area ranks 14th among domestic destinations for 2009 travel bookings, a survey of 547 Travel Leaders travel agencies reports. ...more

January 5, 2009

Florida Defensive End HT./WT.: 6-3/250 ...more

January 4, 2009

Florida Punter HT./WT.: 6-4, 200 ...more

January 3, 2009