Tarpon Springs Public Services Director Juan Cruz has retired after working for the city 43 years. ...more

October 21, 2009

The longtime pastor of the city's largest church has announced his retirement. The Rev. Ron Churchill will deliver his last sermon at First Baptist Church of Plant City on Easter. ...more

March 4, 2009

In his first interview with the local media since being dismissal as head coach Jan. 16, Jon Gruden vowed to be "the biggest Bucs fan'' in 2009 and gave a detailed account of how he was fired. ...more

February 7, 2009

The grandfather of a slain Florida toddler was taken to a hospital early Friday morning after he was reported missing and sparked concerns that he might be suicidal. ...more

January 24, 2009

The grandfather of a slain Florida toddler has been located in a Daytona Beach motel, shortly after authorities reported he had gone missing. ...more

January 23, 2009

With winter break fast approaching, some timely and sobering news was delivered Wednesday to local teens: Tampa Bay area roads are the deadliest in the nation for young drivers during the holidays. ...more

December 4, 2008

If you're a teenager driving in the Tampa Bay area this holiday season, be careful. Allstate Insurance says the Bay area is the most dangerous place in the nation for teens to drive during the holidays. ...more

December 3, 2008

Before resting from the grueling presidential race, John McCain began discussing with senior aides what role he will play in the Senate now that he has promised to work with the man who defeated him for president. One obvious focus will be the war in Iraq. After two years spent more on the campaign than in the Senate, McCain will return as the ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee. ...more

November 5, 2008

With a gracious nod to Barack Obama, John McCain acknowledged defeat and urged his supporters to move beyond partisan differences to put country first - an echo of his campaign theme. ...more

November 5, 2008

Nearly three months after Democrat Barack Obama visited Parkesdale Farm Market, Republican John McCain made a stop of his own at the landmark famous for its shortcake and its spot on the campaign trail. ...more

October 24, 2008