Police officials here are close to making an arrest in the killing of Chandra Levy, a former federal government intern whose disappearance in 2001 ended Gary Condit's congressional career after his relationship with her was revealed, several law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation said Saturday. ...more

February 22, 2009

Members of Casa Cuba, a Tampa social and civic organization, brought "canastilla," which translates to "everything for the baby," for the first Hispanic baby born on Jan. 28. It's part of the club's tradition to do a good deed in honor of Jose Marti, the Cuban national hero whose birthday is Jan. 28. ...more

February 18, 2009

on horseback. ...more

February 11, 2009

Donna Byrne lost her job in Arcadia a couple of months ago, so she decided to go to Texas – on horseback. ...more

February 10, 2009

$27.3 billion Amount of damages Chevron could pay if it loses the case 15 Number of years the case has been working its way through the courts ...more

February 9, 2009

Stress can sometimes magnify feelings of loss or loneliness. Losses can include the loss of a job, separation or divorce, the death of a loved one or some other emotional loss. ...more

February 7, 2009

Last week I offered some tips on pruning roses. After taking on the bushes in my landscape, I have a few more thoughts to offer that might help you tackle your own. ...more

February 4, 2009

The explosion of an overturned petrol tanker Saturday night in Kenya could be felt for miles, and in the moments that followed, people ablaze, their clothes burned off, ran to the bush in a futile effort to escape the pain and begged for help. ...more

February 2, 2009

It's time to dress in layers. With a cold front expected to hit the region today, a freeze watch has been enacted for Pasco County. During a freeze, temperatures could remain below 32 degrees for more than eight hours, according to the National Weather Service. ...more

January 15, 2009

It's time to dress in layers. With a cold front expected to hit the region Thursday, a freeze watch has been enacted for Pasco County. During a freeze, temperatures could remain below 32 degrees for more than eight hours, according to the National Weather Service. Freezing temperatures are possible in Pasco late Thursday into Friday morning, the weather service said. The coldest temperatures are predicted to occur along, and just east of, Interstate 75. Winds could reach 10 to 15 mph. ...more

January 14, 2009