A 22-year-old University of South Florida student got his big payday today, though it was six days late. ...more

October 23, 2009

Gidget the Chihuahua, the bug-eyed, big-eared star of 1990s Taco Bell commercials who was a diva on and off the screen, has died. She was 15. ...more

July 22, 2009

The smells of paint and popcorn, as well as pulsating rock sounds, filled the air at the recent It's All About Kids Spring Family Festival. ...more

April 15, 2009

A bus driver thought it would be funny to take the bite out of McGruff the crime dog by punching the mascot, but police said children who witnessed the stunt were horrified. ...more

March 4, 2009

With the football post-season here, it's time to step up your grilling game with an Italian sausage recipe. ...more

January 15, 2009

Charlotte Ray, whose 21-year-old son was struck and killed by a car in March 2007, makes a single request of well-wishers. "Don't forget him," she says gently. ...more

November 9, 2008

Encouragement and praise brought a smile to Park Elementary School's third-graders recently, courtesy of South Florida Community College's Student Government Association. ...more

October 28, 2008

Apparently the University of South Florida thought its off week also included the first half against Syracuse. ...more

October 19, 2008

Two weeks ago, Jamie Heward was in limbo, working out with the Norfolk Admirals while deciding his next move. ...more

October 15, 2008

The Tampa Bay Rays continue their run for the American League pennant Friday against the Boston Red Sox. A beach pep rally is scheduled for Thursday to stir up support. The rally will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the TradeWinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach. The event is free and open to the public. ...more

October 8, 2008