Imagine if a front-page article smearing your good name appeared in one of the biggest newspapers in the country. In place of proof, the newspaper substituted rumor and innuendo supplied by anonymous sources to support the outrageous allegation that you may have been unfaithful to your spouse and may have shamed the profession in which you have spent a lifetime building a reputation. Can you imagine what your reaction to such character assassination would be? ...more

February 25, 2008

TAMPA -- The mood remains somber in the WTSP, Channel 10, newsroom, where employees are concerned about the station's longtime weatherman, Dick Fletcher, who remains in an intensive care unit at a St. Petersburg hospital after a stroke Monday. ...more

February 22, 2008

TAMPA - The news so far is disappointing on the recovery of Channel 10 weatherman Dick Fletcher, who suffered a stroke Monday, the station says on its Web site. ...more

February 21, 2008

WASHINGTON -- A New York Times story on a female lobbyist's ties eight years ago to John McCain has an important Tampa connection: She worked then and now for the firm of Hector Alcalde, a prominent Tampa-connected political figure. ...more

February 21, 2008

When it comes to hurricane coverage, you have to admire Dick Fletcher's tenacity. ...more

February 20, 2008

After losing a lot of weight, Dave Dawes warned his brother, Steve, that he may not look like the same guy when they met at the airport. The last time they had seen each other, Dave tipped the scales at about 300 pounds. So as a 150-pound version of Dave waited for his brother by the trams at Tampa International Airport, it's no wonder Steve walked right past him. ...more

February 2, 2008

Sen. John McCain savored his victory Saturday in the state that derailed his 2000 presidential bid. ...more

January 20, 2008

Members of the Florida National Guard unit stationed in Brooksville say they will savor time spent at home this holiday week. This time next year, they'll likely be in Iraq. ...more

December 25, 2007

As Joe Geer's father lay dying, he turned to his son with one final piece of advice. ...more

October 22, 2007

Last weekend, Little Manatee River State Park was turned into Sherwood Forest as a band of 93 merry men and women rode, hiked and paddled their way through the 10th annual Mystery Map Tour. ...more

October 18, 2007