Words about Brett Favre's retirement always include a qualifier, and Vikings coach Brad Childress offered the latest: "As far as I know." ...more

May 22, 2009

For the second time in a few weeks, WellCare Health Plans has moved to settle a government investigation into its business practices. ...more

May 22, 2009

Made in Canada with parts from as far away as Korea, a solar car swung through Tampa on Tuesday. ...more

May 13, 2009

Avon Park Police Officer Alberto Perez was arrested for the second time in less than a week, this time on a warrant charging perjury. ...more

May 6, 2009

Kyle Busch passed Carl Edwards on the first lap of a restart with 22 laps to go and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race Friday night at Richmond International Raceway. ...more

May 2, 2009

Three people escaped unharmed when fire broke out at a house on Piermaj Lane at about 8 a.m. today. For the second time today, Hillsborough Fire Rescue had to bring in a tanker truck to fight a fire. The house is in a heavily wooded area just off Interstate 275, and there are no hydrants nearby. ...more

April 20, 2009

Following his first day after a full night's sleep in days, Russ Oberbroeckling, chairman of the 2009 Temple Terrace Relay for Life, couldn't be happier. The event he and his committee spent weeks preparing for is history. But, best of all, the March 27-28 overnight fundraiser netted $130,000 of its $170,000 goal set by the Tampa office of American Cancer Society. "Deep down I was hoping we'd reach the goal, but $130,000 is fantastic considering the state of the economy," said Oberbroeckling, who voluntarily took charge of the event for the second time. ...more

March 31, 2009

Two-for-one offers frequently show up for groceries, drinks at happy hour and even entrees at early bird specials. ...more

March 31, 2009

Two-for-one offers frequently show up for groceries, drinks at happy hour or even entrees at early bird specials. ...more

March 30, 2009

Jason Hammel threw five scoreless innings in his last outing before Joe Maddon decides on the final spot in the rotation. ...more

March 28, 2009