A small ferry overloaded with holiday shoppers sank in central Vietnam on Sunday, killing at least 40 people ahead of the traditional Lunar New Year. Most of the dead were women and children. ...more

January 25, 2009

Sixty-five Greek Orthodox boys kneeled at the feet of Archbishop Demetrios on the steps of Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs and tried to focus on the spirit of Epiphany Day. ...more

January 7, 2009

On a mid-December morning, Chris Kavouklis was nearing the end of his first semester in college. Finals were nearly over, and he was looking forward to coming home to Tampa. ...more

January 3, 2009

It seems inconceivable: Somali pirates in speedboats foil warships from the world's most powerful navies to prey on shipping lanes crucial to the oil supply. ...more

November 19, 2008

Working under the cover of pre-dawn darkness, a group of Coast Guard law enforcement officers climbed atop a semi-submersible vessel in the waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean early Saturday. ...more

September 16, 2008

Working as part of a Tampa-based investigation, the Coast Guard this weekend seized a semi-submarine with 7 tons of cocaine aboard about 350 miles west of Guatemala in the eastern Pacific Ocean, officials said. ...more

September 15, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mark Cook. ...more

July 21, 2008

This is in response to the small boats and saber rattling letter. No rational person believes that Iran would give up support for Hamas, Islamic Jihad, disarm Hezbollah, agree to a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians plus open their nuclear program to international inspection solely by virtue of diplomacy. To think otherwise is being deceived. ...more

July 5, 2008

The wind has finally died down, followed by midsummer temperatures. That makes for tough midday fishing, but if you get out early in the morning or late afternoon, the bite can be pretty good. ...more

June 18, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mark Cook. ...more

June 9, 2008