The owner of a South Tampa restaurant has been charged with failing to pay state taxes. ...more

September 23, 2009

I recently spent several days in Florida Hospital Lake Placid. This was my first experience in 69 years as a patient. The other hospital experiences that I had were as a pastor/chaplain, which is quite a difference. ...more

June 11, 2009

For the sixth consecutive season, a University of South Florida men's basketball season ended with more losses than wins. ...more

March 11, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

January 25, 2009

A year has passed since I shared in this space how my children suffer from a condition known as "slow snow recognition." Recent winter storms that blanketed the Southeast, I'm happy to report, have cured my three young daughters of that malady. ...more

January 24, 2009

Plant City native Chevelle Hallback makes her MMA debut Friday at the Forum. ...more

December 4, 2008

Like her tiny students, Hillary Koontz, 22, started school three months ago for the first time. And, like them, the new teacher had some adjustments to make. ...more

November 12, 2008

There's lots of complaining and finger-pointing when it comes to high gas prices. But in the 35 years since our first experience with price spikes and short supplies during the OPEC embargo in 1973, our vehicles have gotten bigger and the miles we drive has increased. ...more

February 23, 2008

It's usually hard for a freshman to crack the lineup, but for the Plant City High wrestling team, they're everywhere. ...more

December 15, 2007

Robinson senior 189-pounder Ellis St. John, an individual state qualifier last season, remained undefeated this season after a solid showing Saturday at the six-way dual tournament at Robinson. St. John also is a standout linebacker on the Knights' football team and earned first-team all-conference honors this season. ...more

December 4, 2007