Before the 2008 election, almost nobody outside Alaska and Arkansas had heard of Sarah Palin or Mike Huckabee. But in a long and crowded campaign season, they were the only Republican politicians who inspired any genuine enthusiasm. ...more

November 24, 2009

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS The address shown is the property address listed by the buyer. Most of the sales took place during the past six weeks. This isn't a complete list of real estate transactions. Sales are listed by city, in ascending value. ...more

February 15, 2009

Little Abe Lincoln tugged at his fuzz and made a confession. ...more

February 14, 2009

Five Funky Facts 1. People might think Green Bay or Chicago is the oldest pro football franchise, but the Cardinals were founded in 1898 and in 1920 became a charter member of the National Football League, known then as the American Professional Football Association. The Cardinals are America's oldest professional football franchise still in existence. ...more

January 31, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - A man whose car is decorated with a bumper sticker bearing an Adolf Hitler quote probably doesn't care what others think of him. ...more

January 11, 2009

Kevin Beckner, a 37-year-old political newcomer who campaigned for controlled growth and against divisive politics, seemed headed for an upset victory Tuesday over incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair. ...more

November 5, 2008

TAMPA - Kevin Beckner, a 37-year-old political newcomer who campaigned for controlled growth and against divisive politics, seemed headed for an upset victory Tuesday over incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair. ...more

November 5, 2008

They read like dispatches from the controversy over Proposition 8, the current ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriage in California. ...more

October 26, 2008

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Capt. Todd Burchardt remembers hopping on the Internet months ago during a break in calls at a fire station in Westchase. He visited the Web page of Badcock Home Furnishings and read news stories about U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay, who set a record at the Olympic trials. ...more

September 27, 2008

County would chip in about $250,000 toward project planned in 1992 ...more

September 9, 2008