TAMPA - Joanne Gavlick said she thought of the $13,000 as "God's money" when she withdrew it from her pension to go away and write a spirituality book. ...more

November 20, 2007

At first, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden was hesitant to toss the Noles' most productive receiver into the backfield. When offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher first proposed using Preston Parker at tailback against Maryland, Bowden had a list of concerns: ...more

November 19, 2007

LARGO - Police arrested the wrong man in connection with a string of strong-armed robberies and three days later — on Thursday — found their suspect. ...more

November 16, 2007

Largo police have arrested a man they say robbed at least two stores in the city. ...more

November 13, 2007

A 31-year-old man was the victim of a bizarre strong arm robbery early this morning at C&J Bookstore, 4949 14th St., authorities reported. ...more

November 10, 2007

BARTOW — The Bartow Yellow Jackets defense resembled a swarm of bees protecting their hive on Friday night, busting through to surround whoever had the ball. The Avon Park Red Devils found that out on their first play from scrimmage — a three-yard loss by Virgil Cooper, who was swamped by three Yellow Jacket defenders, and fell victim to punishment in the backfield all night long in Bartow's 36-0 victory. Sophomore tailback Tyre Brooks found the holes in the Red Devil defensive front, racking up 127 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown, while the Yellow Jackets totaled 272 yards on the ground. ...more

October 21, 2007

Byron Leftwich has replaced Joey Harrington as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback. ...more

October 18, 2007

TAMPA - A 35-year-old man apprehended Saturday, two hours after he allegedly forced his way into a residence and robbed the two occupants, also was wanted in the fatal stabbing of a Ruskin man in July, Tampa police said. ...more

September 15, 2007