St. Pete's Mike Finster fired a 1-under-par 70 at TPC Tampa Bay to win the Bright House Challenge. ...more

March 9, 2010

A large Washington-area developer and some local political heavyweights are behind a proposal to put a huge hotel, retail - and possibly baseball stadium - project at the Florida State Fairgrounds, documents show. ...more

February 26, 2010

Here in Hillsborough County our school district is entering into a bold, long-term partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop new ways to improve teaching. Our ultimate goal is to dramatically increase student achievement, raise graduation rates and ensure college and career readiness. The way to do that is to ensure that our teachers are adept, inspired and have the support they need. ...more

December 10, 2009

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November 16, 2009

CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin today tried to build support and counter criticism of a proposal to sell a prison in rural northwestern Illinois to the federal government to house Guantanamo Bay detainees and other inmates. ...more

November 15, 2009

The next "American Idols Live! Tour" will play Tampa on July 28 at the St. Pete Times Forum, according to the Fox network. ...more

April 16, 2009

Today marks 30 years of peace between Israel and Egypt. "The Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel" signed on March 26, 1979, stands not only as a testament to the enduring value of personal honor and astute diplomacy but serves as a beacon of hope for all who aspire to a lasting peace in that troubled region. ...more

March 26, 2009

The Humane Society of the Nature Coast (HSNC) will be hosting the fifth annual Pet Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 at Tom Varn Park, 275 Darby Lane, in Brooksville. ...more

March 20, 2009

Protect your money from scam artists. ...more

March 10, 2009

The fairytale season will end today. That much is guaranteed. Either the glass Chuck Taylor will fit for Cinderella Springstead, or the Eagles will leave the ball with a second-place trophy. ...more

March 7, 2009