Before Carmen Madsen was a dressmaker and world traveler, the Tampa native uncovered a plot to deploy German U-boats off Florida's coast. ...more

September 22, 2008

Mary Ellen Cook Germany, known for decades in South Tampa as a tireless volunteer and gracious hostess, died Friday at age 82. ...more

September 6, 2008

If you're a fan of the "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency," you may have seen a familiar face this week. ...more

August 29, 2008

On most days, Ramon Hugo Sanchez can be found behind the counter at Hugo's, the South Howard Avenue restaurant that his parents started in 1975. ...more

August 13, 2008

At 16 years on the Hillsborough County School Board, Carol Kurdell is the board's longest-serving member. ...more

August 7, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Saint Leo University announced the hiring of Evan Ortiz as its new sports information director Tuesday. ...more

August 6, 2008

A. Brian Albritton of Tampa, a lawyer with Holland & Knight, has been nominated by the White House to become the new U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida. ...more

July 16, 2008

TAMPA - Angelo Cacciatore, a Tampa native and founder of the Silver Ring Cafe in Ybor City, died Sunday. He was 90. ...more

July 3, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - The next Pinellas County administrator might be required to live in the county, and that could pose a problem for the husband of Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio. ...more

July 3, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - The next Pinellas administrator might be required to live in the county, and that could pose a problem for the husband of Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio. Mark Woodard, an assistant county administrator in Pinellas, is among four finalists chosen by county commissioners Tuesday for the top administrative post. ...more

July 2, 2008