The now-cliche notion about everyone getting 15 minutes of fame has been around since artist Andy Warhol suggested it in 1968. So it may be worth a reminder that it isn't a rule - and a moment in the spotlight is still an exciting thing to experience. ...more

March 7, 2009

Prosecutors today formally filed their intent to seek the death penalty for Vincent Brown, charged in the kidnapping and killing of Jennifer Johnson, the mother of his 2-year-old daughter. ...more

March 5, 2009

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 12-year-old girl who never returned from school on Monday. ...more

March 3, 2009

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Vincent George Brown, indicted on charges of kidnapping and killing his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Johnson. ...more

March 3, 2009

Tampa International Airport could become the fourth U.S. airport to serve U.S.-Cuba charter flights under a request by U.S. Rep Kathy Castor, D-Tampa. ...more

February 28, 2009

Tampa International Airport could become the fourth U.S. airport to serve U.S.-Cuba charter flights under a request by U.S. Rep Kathy Castor, D-Tampa. ...more

February 27, 2009

A South Florida man with at least 190 arrests is facing charges in a carjacking attempt. ...more

February 24, 2009

Democrats controlling Congress are loosening restrictions on allowing people of Cuban descent to visit their relatives on the island. ...more

February 24, 2009

War hero Clay Yarber hated to fly — and no wonder. He was twice shot down during Vietnam and had the medals and wounds to prove it. His daughter Nicole is still learning to live with the fact he died during what was supposed to be a routine commuter flight last week in a suburb of Buffalo, N.Y. ...more

February 20, 2009

Beyond passing out cigars after a baby is born the role of a new father pretty much has been overshadowed. While babies don't come with instruction manuals, the three-hour course on March 7 probably is the next best thing. Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center-Trinity is offering the course from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its facility at 2102 Trinity Oaks Blvd. The cost is $25. To register call 727-462-7500. ...more

February 18, 2009