The first game with University of South Florida newcomers Mike Mercer and Gus Gilchrist looked pretty much like the last game without the duo -- a loss. ...more

December 14, 2008

Land O' Lakes left the Wesley Chapel gym with a 74-69 victory Tuesday night ...more

December 9, 2008

It might have come later than most expected, but when it did, Tampa Catholic looked as dominant as it had for much of this season. ...more

December 6, 2008

With the fans on their feet, Durant sophomore Andre Nation blocked a 3-point attempt by Plant City's Josh Thiebe as time expired to seal his team's 55-52 victory in a Class 6A-District 8 boys basketball game Wednesday night. ...more

December 4, 2008

TAMPA -- Sickles basketball player Amber Henson is like any smart, charming high school sophomore. She wants to be liked and be popular. Being aggressive and bold is, well, unladylike. ...more

December 3, 2008

Until February, sisters Susan Bishop and Kathy Oliver sold their organic herbs and produce the old-fashioned way - person-to-person. But thanks to a conference workshop they attended in Kentucky, their sales efforts now include the Internet. ...more

November 29, 2008

The food was spread on the table for a Thanksgiving feast. But instead of serving it, members of the University Area Faith-Based Coalition packed canned goods, dry products and juice for others Thursday. ...more

November 26, 2008

WIMAUMA Until February, sisters Susan Bishop and Kathy Oliver sold their organic herbs and produce the old-fashioned way — person-to-person. But thanks to a conference workshop they attended in Kentucky, their sales efforts now include the Internet. In less than a year, their overall sales are up 20 percent. ...more

November 24, 2008

Cars and trucks loaded with suitcases, mattresses and passengers cradling baskets stuffed with clothes lined up at checkpoints Monday to flee Mosul, a day after the 10th killing of an Iraqi Christian in the northern city so far this month. ...more

October 14, 2008

I can't even imagine how many melons have been thumped and tomatoes squeezed. How many vats of homemade bean soup have been served and how many times someone has leaned over the counter for that special cut of meat for an equally special occasion. ...more

August 6, 2008