A five-month drug investigation targeting two drug-trafficking groups and four distribution cells throughout the state has culminated with nearly two dozen arrests this morning, officials said. Tampa and Plant City police, federal authorities and the sheriff's offices in Hillsborough, Pasco and Lee counties cooperated in the investigation. Forty-one people have been arrested. ...more

July 23, 2008

Tony Dungy is certain Peyton Manning's left knee will be ready for the Colts' season opener. ...more

July 23, 2008

. Bitter rivals can think alike. Case in point: The way Miami and Florida State players are starting to demand more from themselves in an effort to get back to their winning ways. ...more

July 22, 2008

TAMPA - A former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and a decorated veteran of the war in Iraq are among the new Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies to be sworn in at 2 p.m. today. ...more

July 11, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - After what seemed like months of banging his head against a wall, Wesley Chapel coach John Castelamare can relax now. ...more

July 8, 2008

There once was a time in Hillsborough County when the prospect of three area players signing Division I football scholarships was a big deal. ...more

June 22, 2008

Nazdar, Freedom Fest 2008 will be held Thursday, July 3, from 4 p.m. until dark at Florida Classic Park at 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville. The event will feature Christian artist Rob Taylor, a former offensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Bucs. There will be a talent show, Joy FM (88.1 and 91.5), family friendly games, food and music and a fireworks display sponsored by the Brooksville Ministerial Association in partnership with Trivent Financial for Lutherans. ...more

June 22, 2008

In the two previous football seasons, the Pasco High Pirates had a combined record of 5-15. Despite the losses, Coach Tom McHugh was optimistic as he headed into the recently ended season. ...more

June 22, 2008

Jonathan Ogden wore a broad, toothy smile Thursday as the Ravens left tackle announced his retirement after a 12-year career in which he established himself as one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history. ...more

June 13, 2008