These aren't the best of times. Maybe you lost your job or you're facing foreclosure. But they say there's a silver lining in every cloud. If something good has come out of your bad circumstances, or if you've found a renewed purpose after being forced to make an unexpected transition, we'd love to hear from you. Send an e-mail to mbearden@tampatrib.com, and put Thankful in the subject line. Or you can write: Michelle Bearden, Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker St., Tampa, FL 33606. ...more

October 31, 2009

In at least one respect, the timing of the Bucs' decision to name rookie Josh Freeman their starting quarterback couldn't be better. He is, after all, something of a throwback to the old days. ...more

October 29, 2009

Summer orientation for new homeschoolers Home Circle of Hernando is offereing an orientation from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on July 21 at Community Bible Church, 5041 Griffin Road, Brooksville. It is for new homeschoolers parents to answer questions, provide information and help ease the transition into home education. This is a parent-only event and child care will not be provided. ...more

July 9, 2009

The Alan Jay Automotive Network announces that its Alan Jay Kia dealership has moved approximately five miles north on U.S. 27. ...more

June 1, 2009

I want our leaders to know that here in Sebring, we support bold action on climate and energy, including a cap on carbon pollution. Capping carbon pollution will ignite the transition to clean energy, end our dependence on dirty fossil fuels and put America on a path toward economic recovery. ...more

April 19, 2009

Gasoline prices in the Tampa Bay area have spiked 12 cents a gallon during the past two weeks, according to AAA. ...more

March 31, 2009

Gasoline prices in the Tampa Bay area have spiked 12 cents a gallon over the last two weeks, according to AAA. ...more

March 30, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 19-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

March 29, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 19-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

March 22, 2009

The Federal Communications Commission logged almost 74,000 calls from TV viewers with questions about the transition. That didn't include calls to local TV stations, but it did show some trends: ...more

February 22, 2009