The federal government said Thursday it found elevated emissions of sulfur and other chemicals from drywall imported from China, but it can't yet link them to the illnesses or corrosion reported by thousands of homeowners. ...more

October 30, 2009

Casting Director Lori Wyman has new book. ...more

June 15, 2009

For 49 years, retiring Gorrie Elementary School teacher Lori Weiss has taught hundreds of students to read and to jump rope. On Thursday there will be a reception at the school in Weiss' honor. ...more

May 27, 2009

Clearwater Fire and Rescue divers have located the body of a scuba diver reported missing since Saturday afternoon. ...more

May 3, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a 29-year-old scuba diver who vanished this afternoon about 21 miles west of Johns Pass in Treasure Island. ...more

May 2, 2009

Lori Guelff got tired of seeing all the bad news about the economy. So, inspired by a story her mother sent her, the owner of a day spa and hair salon decided to do what she could about it. ...more

March 31, 2009

Downtown denizens flocked to a not-yet-open pizza joint this afternoon, cashing in on a free lunch. ...more

March 10, 2009

Thanks to a solid group effort from all 21 girls on the roster, the Seven Springs Middle School girls soccer team completed a perfect 8-0 season last week by defeating Bayonet Point, 7-0. ...more

March 4, 2009

The recession is biting into Girl Scouts' cookie sales. In the Tampa Bay area, preorders (sales to families and friends) came in at 131,000 cases, a drop of about 3 percent from last year, said Susan Barnes, a spokeswoman for the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. ...more

February 25, 2009

The recession is taking its toll on your Thin Mints. ...more

February 24, 2009