Several men stole $504,000 in items from a home in Forest Hills Estates, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

September 25, 2009

While most kids were relaxing and having fun throughout the summer, gymnast Ivana Benson was in the gym training an average of eight hours per day to prepare herself for the Level 10 national championships in rhythmic gymnastics. ...more

September 23, 2009

A 34-year-old Riverview man has been charged with child abuse after investigators say he beat his daughter with a belt and shaved her head for misbehaving. ...more

September 19, 2009

The Jewish High Holy Days begin at sundown tonight with Rosh Hashana and conclude in nine days with Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement. This beginning of a new year is a time of spiritual reflection and prayer for Jews, who will pay special attention to reading the Torah, the Hebrew Scriptures' first five books, most of which is believed by traditionalists to have been written by Moses according to God's instructions. Above, Rabbi Lazer Rivkin of Tampa, regional director of Chabad of Central Florida, looks at a Torah printed on deerskin or goatskin, likely from Turkey and about 125 years old. This holy text is part of a collection of antique scrolls from around the world in the Torah Museum, founded by scholar David First of Riverview. To learn more about the museum, read the Faith & Values page in Saturday's Tribune. ...more

September 18, 2009

This peninsula we call Florida has always attracted explorers and exploiters. Some came looking for adventure and beauty, but many came looking for riches. ...more

September 15, 2009

The staff at New Identities Hair Studio is head over heels about charity. ...more

September 9, 2009

FLORIDA A&M COACH: Joe Taylor, second season at FAMU (9-3 record) ...more

September 4, 2009

City Council last week approved the sale of beer and wine at a convenience store at Kirby Street and Florida Avenue, across from the Oaks at Riverview complex. ...more

August 26, 2009

I commend code enforcement for removing the roadside signs ("Signs of Clutter," July 29). They are an eyesore and can be very distracting to motorists. ...more

July 30, 2009

Hundreds of people lined up at Five Star Dental Care July 11 to take dentist Jeff Bynum up on his offer to provide free services for anyone without insurance or enough money to pay for treatments. Many camped out overnight at the office. Bynum said the event was a great success. ...more

July 22, 2009