The death of "the Strawberry King," visits by presidential candidates, a shooting that temporarily paralyzed the city and a veteran politician's return to office were among the top stories of 2008. ...more

December 31, 2008

It was raining and snowing heavily Sunday in upper New England. The same went for sections of the Midwest and Northwest. ...more

December 29, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - When eviction notices go out, recipients normally aren't treated to a free relocation service complete with a guaranteed new home. But, then again, most recipients aren't gopher tortoises. ...more

December 27, 2008

When eviction notices go out, recipients normally aren't treated to a free relocation service complete with a guaranteed new home. But, then again, most recipients aren't gopher tortoises. ...more

December 17, 2008

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left, with "Reel Animals" partner Mike Anderson. ...more

December 13, 2008

They look like giant hot dog buns jutting into the surf. They're designed to safeguard Upham Beach from erosion and protect the coastline condos from floods and hurricanes. ...more

July 6, 2008

With pitchforks and heavy coats, three teenage cousins brave below-freezing temperatures and learn how to pitch straw into a sheep pen - something their teacher, 27-year-old Matt McClain, has been doing since he was a kid. ...more

December 23, 2007

The discount supermarket chain Aldi is picking its spots in the Tampa Bay area, with six sites selected and more on tap. ...more

December 21, 2007

Each summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers and shoppers with eager cash registers. Before jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider the advantages of an off-season trip. Given the current weakness of our dollar overseas, the potential price-savings of an off-season trip are enough to brighten a gray winter day. Airfares are often hundreds of dollars less. With fewer crowds in Europe, you'll sleep cheaper. Many fine hotels drop their prices, and budget hotels have plenty of vacancies. ...more

December 15, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - The end of the work week is busy for Anderson Road Cafe. 'It is packed,' said regular patron Lynn Parketon-Davis, 54, of Tampa. 'You can hardly get a seat on Fridays.' ...more

October 31, 2007