Pakistani officials have quietly begun consulting with other nations about the conduct of their investigation into opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's killing, despite a public insistence that they need no foreign help, U.S. officials say. ...more

December 30, 2007

People who check out a book from a Pasco County library have a new incentive to return it on time. Last month, the Pasco County Library System raised overdue fees from 15 cents to 25 cents each day an item is late. ...more

December 10, 2007

University of Florida guard Nick Calathes sat on the bench between two assistant coaches for most of the first half a week ago Friday in a loss to Florida State. Seven days later, the freshman didn't get benched for taking a bad shot until midway through the second half - when he already was well on his way to a 21-point night. ...more

December 1, 2007

A labor rights group alleged Tuesday that crucifixes sold in religious gift shops in the United States are produced under "horrific" conditions in a Chinese factory with more than 15-hour work days and inadequate food. ...more

November 21, 2007

Busch Entertainment Corp. rolled out new ticket packages for its adventure parks Friday and created a new brand to put them under. The company also raised by $3 the cost of admission at Busch Gardens in Tampa and SeaWorld in Orlando. ...more

November 10, 2007

Avocadoes. You either love them or hate them. ...more

November 1, 2007

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio wants everyone in the city to move. No, not out of the city. But to get up and become physically active. That's the idea behind her Walking With the Mayor events, held twice a year. The next one is Oct. 20. "It's just a great way to show people that, hey, it doesn't take much to get out there and exercise," she says. ...more

October 11, 2007

Starbucks opens its first Plant City coffee shop at 5 this morning and it shouldn't be hard to find for motorists passing through town on Interstate 4. ...more

October 11, 2007

PLANT CITY Starbucks opens its first Plant City coffee shop at 5 a.m. Thursday and it shouldn't be hard to find for motorists passing through town on Interstate 4. ...more

October 10, 2007

One of the most entertaining things about the National Football League is how things can diametrically change with the outcome of a single game. Seven days ago, the Bucs looked hopeless after going kersplatt in their opening game. Then they trashed the Saints 31-14. ...more

September 23, 2007