It seems like I've been getting more e-mails from readers than ever before, which makes sense in a shaky economy. But before they start piling up too high, I would like to take the opportunity to answer a couple in this space. Here are two of the most frequently asked questions in my inbox: ...more

May 4, 2008

When Dahlia Legault heard about tryouts for "The Taming of the Shrew" at the University of South Florida, she wanted a leading role. ...more

February 23, 2008

TAMPA - A St. Petersburg family that moved back into its home three weeks ago from Kentucky returned to the property today and saw fire crews on scene, St. Petersburg firefighters say. ...more

February 22, 2008

A Town 'N Country family claimed a big Lotto prize Thursday, choosing a one-time, lump-sum payment of more than $10 million of the $18 million jackpot drawn on Jan. 23. ...more

February 1, 2008

TAMPA - The DiLucia family of Town 'N Country claimed a Lotto prize yesterday, opting for the one-time, lump-sum payment of more than $10 million of the $18 million jackpot drawn on Jan. 23. ...more

January 31, 2008

In October 2006, Nicholas Stewart found out his live-in girlfriend was cheating on him and flew into a rage. ...more

January 22, 2008

The 19th Tee is a neighborhood roadhouse where patrons and bartenders mingle easily. Owner Richard Oaks bought the place two years ago, and for him and his wife of six years, Stephanie, it was a labor of love. ...more

January 15, 2008

With ingenuity, a can-do attitude and the love of her children, Stacey Pettinato overcame sudden blindness to continue living a full life. ...more

January 9, 2008

With ingenuity, a can-do attitude and the love of her children, Stacey Pettinato overcame sudden blindness to continue living a full life. ...more

January 9, 2008

POLK CITY - A 46-year-old woman was found dead in her bedroom after what appears to have been an accidental fire at her trailer late Thursday night, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported. ...more

December 28, 2007