Current law says a former band director faces up to 45 years in prison for allegations that he engaged in sexual activity with a student. ...more

July 17, 2009

Name: John Kent Age: 40 ...more

June 27, 2009

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have suffered their first setback of the offseason and it's a relatively significant one. ...more

May 13, 2009

The biggest cocaine seizure in Hillsborough County history could translate into playground equipment for community parks, materials for teachers or clothes for migrant workers' children. ...more

April 25, 2009

It's clear some of our legislators are using bad economic times as an excuse to dismantle state entities that they don't like. In state Rep. Denise Grimsley's case, that's the Department of Community Affairs. ...more

March 27, 2009

There were no anxious moments for the Florida women's basketball team this time around. ...more

March 16, 2009

The Issue: Limiting Citizen Input And Reducing The Number Of County Commission Meetings Each Month. Our Opinion: Bad Ideas. ...more

February 19, 2009

Dear Abby: Because of the downturn in the economy, I had to close my business. Let me tell you this - if anyone wants to know who their real friends are, here's how: own your own business. ...more

January 25, 2009

With senior starting point guard Chris Grubb out with a wrist injury, Nate Orozco filled in admirably with 14 points and six assists and forward Joe Young scored a team-high 19 points to lead Sebring to a 75-64 win over Avon Park in boys basketball on Saturday night. ...more

January 19, 2009

The Zephyrhills Airport Authority is hiring an outside auditor to determine whether a Tampa engineering firm filed fraudulent bills for a $2.8 million hangar project in east Pasco County. ...more

January 17, 2009