ST. PETERSBURG - A transient was arrested Wednesday evening, 11 days after he fatally struck a motorcyclist with a car he had borrowed and did not stop, authorities said. ...more

January 31, 2008

Scott Macartney knew he was having a great run. He was moving fast over the ice and snow, through the ski-chattering turns, as he soared above the steep Austrian mountain. It wasn't until almost the end that Macartney's downhill run turned into disaster. ...more

January 31, 2008

University of Florida freshman defensive lineman Torrey Davis was cited Jan. 19 for underage drinking and is set to appear in court Feb. 7. ...more

January 30, 2008

GAINESVILLE - University of Florida freshman DL Torrey Davis was arrested Jan. 19 for underage drinking and is set to appear in court Feb. 7. ...more

January 29, 2008

Reform Immigration Regarding "Bush Calls For Quick Tax Relief" (front page, Jan. 19): ...more

January 27, 2008

Keep On Editorializing Regarding "Now It's Your Turn" (Letters, Jan. 19): I was both appalled and amused by the many comments, pro and con, that you received concerning your recent endorsements of John McCain and Barack Obama. I guess I expect too much of adults in our purportedly educated society. ...more

January 26, 2008

To the individual who called the Lake Placid Sweetbay store on Saturday morning, Jan. 19: According to the account of the conversation that was given to me, you said it was the first time you and your husband had ever been in our store and it would be the last time, because I was so inexcusably and excessively rude to you. I have no idea who you are or what you were referring to. I am totally clue-less. ...more

January 24, 2008

Tiger Woods says Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman meant no harm when she used the term "lynch" during television commentary about him, and he regards the issue closed as he returns to work this week. ...more

January 22, 2008

Undeterred by controversy, a mysterious visitor paid his annual tribute at the grave of Edgar Allan Poe early Saturday, placing three red roses and a half-filled bottle of cognac before stealing away into the darkness. ...more

January 20, 2008

The Pasco Arts Council, in partnership with Centennial Park Library, is accepting applications for the second annual Jacaranda Poetry Festival Contest, to be held in April. ...more

January 12, 2008