John Wall wasn't going to let anything stop him from playing North Carolina, not even the superstar point guard's biggest fear: needles. ...more

December 6, 2009

When Len Harper moved to South Brandon Baptist Church, in 1997, the congregation was in decline. "The church had been here since 1988," he said, "but it didn't fit the community and never thrived." ...more

November 25, 2009

Eighth-graders in Tampa Preparatory School's middle school have joined Meals on Wheels Adopt-A-Route, joining several Tampa Prep faculty who have had an Adopt-A-Route for more than a year. ...more

October 28, 2009

More than 250 students, parents, teachers and support staff celebrated the B grade earned this year by Sulphur Springs Elementary School. They held a luau last week with face painting, a pep rally and a drum circle staged by Drum Magic. ...more

August 19, 2009

Editor's note: The following is an open letter to national politicians and is published here at the author's request: ...more

August 15, 2009

"If better is possible, then good is not enough." That was the motto emblazed on the backs of T-shirts worn by several physically disabled athletes who participated in the Paralympic Sport Tampa Bay Wheelchair Basketball Camp for from youngsters 10-22 on June 25-27 at the All People's Life Center. ...more

July 6, 2009

Didn't get your Tampa Bay Rays' championship ring Tuesday night? If you missed out on the giveaway at Tropicana Field, a plethora are available on eBay and Craigslist, some selling for as much as $150. ...more

April 15, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG - Fans attending tonight's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees at Tropicana Field will receive replica copies of the championship rings that players will be presented that night. ...more

April 14, 2009

Sports anchor James Brown discusses how to help others. ...more

April 1, 2009

When he was 4 years old, Kirkland Jack watched his first motocross quad race in Dade City. Shortly thereafter, he began riding an ATV for recreation on trails near his home. ...more

March 22, 2009