University of South Florida student Drew Shatzer says he feels like an endangered species - a smoker. ...more

November 27, 2009

The baseball and softball seasons are still a ways off, but it's not too early for players to make their future commitments. Three local students did so within the past two weeks. ...more

November 25, 2009

Peter Buczynsky kicked off Micron Pharma Works four years ago with two dozen employees and big plans. ...more

November 21, 2009

Members of the Passonno family of Clearwater have enjoyed talking to Nicole Passonno Stott from space and getting the pictures, but now they say it is time for her to come home. ...more

November 16, 2009

A financial aid forum and college fair will be held Tuesday at Strawberry Crest High School., 4691 Gallagher Road, just off Interstate 4. ...more

November 8, 2009

The University of South Florida has begun giving swine flu vaccinations to priority groups, such as pregnant women, but is still waiting for enough supply to administer mass vaccinations on campus. ...more

November 6, 2009

ORLANDO (AP) — A fight over the shoes Michael Jordan's son will wear at the University of Central Florida has cost the school any future sponsorship with adidas. ...more

November 5, 2009

Hoping to capitalize on President Barack Obama's declining popularity in Florida, Republican governor candidate Bill McCollum is trying to tie his Democratic opponent, Alex Sink, to Obama and national issues pushed by Democrats. ...more

October 31, 2009

Carol Faessler and Darcy Hermida have a novel idea on tap. The partners are gearing up for the Nov. 6 grand opening of Bootleggers, where customers can handcraft wine, beer, liquor and soda to their own taste, "at a fraction of the cost," Hermida said. The shop provides home-brewing supplies for hobbyists and offers classes for wanna-be bootleggers. Brew parties are available after hours by appointment. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call (813) 643-9463. ...more

October 28, 2009

Not so funny It used to be unprofessional to carry the water of the government, but now we see our First Amendment caretakers in print and television standing in line to unashamedly volunteer to do so. ...more

October 28, 2009