A year after an unruly crowd trampled a worker to death at a Walmart store, America's retailers are preparing for another Black Friday, the blockbuster shopping day after Thanksgiving. Along with offering $300 laptops and $99 navigation devices, stores are planning new safety measures to make sure the festive day does not take another deadly turn. ...more

November 12, 2009

Those who spent the Fourth of July watching fireworks rather than booking early - and less expensive - holiday airfares might still find a Thanksgiving travel bargain. ...more

October 31, 2009

Connor Bauer gave a whole new meaning to the term "cold turkey" on Thursday morning at the 16th annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Highlands Hammock State Park. ...more

November 29, 2008

A Tampa woman is behind bars for chasing after a Thanksgiving dinner guest with a machete. ...more

November 28, 2008

Every year, Plant High's football team strives for many things. One of its main goals is to still be practicing during the Thanksgiving holidays. It's a sign the team has advanced in the postseason, when the stakes get higher each week. ...more

November 28, 2008

It's going to be a frigid holiday morning in Hernando County, forecasters say. ...more

November 26, 2008

It's going to be a frigid holiday morning in Hernando County, forecasters say. ...more

November 26, 2008

Giving thanks On this grandest day of giving thanks, I dwelled for a moment as I removed the plastic casing that envelopes my Tampa Tribune. As usual, I glanced the headlines on page 1, but held off reading the body of the articles to sift through the other sections. My morning ritual takes me directly to the Bay Life section to check out my horoscope, strictly for the entertainment value as intended, and take note of other items of interest. It's my way of immediately avoiding the harsh realities of the world. Then, the sports section becomes a quick reference for the previous day's winners and losers. As I finish each section they eventually are placed aside to be discarded in the recycle bin. There are news items I may cut and save for future reference. ...more

December 5, 2007

After waking up Thanksgiving morning and getting my 26-pound turkey stuffed and in the oven, I took the rare opportunity to sit down with my lovely new bride, Michele, and peruse that morning's Tampa Tribune over a cup of strong coffee. As Michele enthusiastically plunged into the pile of post-Thanksgiving sales ads, I made my way through the sports, national and local news and eventually to the obituaries, which I check with regularity to make sure I'm not listed. ...more

December 3, 2007

glady. ...more

December 2, 2007