The veteran leader, a big, friendly man, is sitting in a corner of the Rays clubhouse, telling a story, making younger Rays laugh, and maybe teaching them, too. ...more

June 15, 2008

TAMPA - It's a common complaint from people who contact the My Safe Florida Home program. Homeowners say they've had bad experiences when calling the program to report problems. ...more

May 17, 2008

Tony Dungy spent most of last week in Tampa, his adopted hometown, deliberating about his future. Would he return for a seventh season as head coach of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts? ...more

January 22, 2008

Well, you missed it. The Heartland Idol contest is over for this year, and the ones of you who didn't make it down to the Circle to watch have no idea what great entertainment you missed. I am sure there are some who would like to hang the judges up by their toe nails for the way the judging went. But I have to admit I was rooting for Christopher Allen the whole time. Christopher had the whole package: voice, poise, and super stage presence. I also have to give it to Shawn Knowles for his stage presence. To me that is what entertainment is all about, not just being able to sing. No matter how great a voice a person has if the person bores me they have lost me. ...more

November 16, 2007

The Dalai Lama, after meeting privately Tuesday with President Bush, brushed off China's furious reaction to U.S. celebrations this week in his honor. ...more

October 17, 2007

Stodgy bedside manner? Not at this children's hospital, where Mickey Mouse may be making rounds. ...more

September 20, 2007