An updated diagnosis of the elusive malady that kept Rocco Baldelli off the field much of the last two seasons has the former Rays outfielder feeling better than he has in recent memory about his chances of resuming a productive baseball career. ...more

December 17, 2008

BOYS SOCCER HCA Lions hit the post twice in the second half; settle on a 1-1 draw with First Academy of Leesburg. BASCIANO CONNECTS ON TEAM-LEADING 13th GOAL ...more

December 16, 2008

A woman arrested in the shooting death of actor Mark Ruffalo's younger brother was cleared of wrongdoing and released after police were shown evidence that the wound was self-inflicted, her attorney said Wednesday. ...more

December 10, 2008

BOYS SOCCER HCA striker Jeff Basciano, who came in with a team-high four goals, ripped four goals against Carrollwood Day School pacing a 5-0 Lions' triumph. ...more

December 9, 2008

The private search organization that helped look for missing toddler Caylee Anthony in Orlando says it's scanning the Gulf of Mexico for two pilots whose aircraft went missing Sunday. ...more

December 6, 2008

Laughter pealed through Sacred Heart Church's sanctuary Thursday night as family and friends recalled Zachary Schlitt's sense of humor and adventure. ...more

December 4, 2008

Hillsborough County deputies have identified the man they say shot his girlfriend in the neck Tuesday as Julian Lujan. ...more

December 3, 2008

TAMPA - A man accused of shooting his girlfriend in the neck Tuesday night was caught after running away from deputies, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 2, 2008

Plans to widen Eiland Boulevard could ease congestion around Zephyrhills High School but might also require a realignment of the school's baseball field. ...more

November 27, 2008

More than 300 people gave a warm welcome Tuesday evening to 70 Marine reservists returning home after a seven-month tour of duty in Iraq. As they stepped off the buses that pulled into the Marine Reserve Training Center on Gandy Boulevard, the troops of the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion were met with waving American flags, shouts and embraces from their loved ones. "Coming home to your family is the greatest thing in the world," said Sgt. Richard Wester of Orlando. The Marines conducted counter-insurgency operations in Iraq and provided base security in Anbar province. The battalion had no casualties during the tour. ...more

November 26, 2008