Marine archaeologists found the remains of a slave ship wrecked off the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1841, an accident that set free the ancestors of many current residents. ...more

November 26, 2008

I am writing this letter to you in response to a letter printed in your paper Wednesday, Oct. 14. The letter in question was from Raymond Hughes, who made some remarks I do not agree with. I will put his remarks in a question format. I will attempt to answer to the best of my ability as a retired firefighter/paramedic. ...more

October 23, 2008

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) -- Sarah Palin played it safe Sunday on her first trip as John McCain's running mate to the battleground state of Florida. ...more

September 21, 2008

As the cleanup of more than 8,800 gallons of gasoline from a spill Friday near the Port of Tampa continues, Tampa Fire Rescue knows who's footing the bill. ...more

November 25, 2007

A tanker truck overturned Friday outside the Port of Tampa, spilling most of its cargo of 8,800 gallons of gasoline into a nearby retention pond. ...more

November 24, 2007