No one has to remind Joe Maddon he's 0-8 as a visiting manager at Angel Stadium, the ballpark he called home for a dozen seasons. ...more

June 9, 2008

ALL-COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS Nine first-time all-stars dot All-County list highlighted by a record nine Navigators including POY and COY. ...more

June 5, 2008

The leader of Zimbabwe's opposition was detained by police about nine hours Wednesday amid ominous signs the government is tightening its grip on the country less than four weeks before a presidential runoff election. ...more

June 5, 2008

Who will the Rays use to close games during Troy Percival's stay on the disabled list? It sounds like just about everyone in the bullpen will be eligible. ...more

May 30, 2008

The city will not consolidate its emergency dispatch operations with those of Hillsborough County. ...more

May 24, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - The city will not consolidate its emergency dispatch operations with those of Hillsborough County. It was an option Temple Terrace Police Chief Tony Velong brought up during a budget workshop as a means to trim the city's costs. He said the action would save the city $1 million a year. The city is facing a potential revenue loss of $1.4 million because of state-mandated rollbacks in property taxes. ...more

May 20, 2008

As Big Brown's bid to become the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years gains momentum, the focus shifts to Pimlico and the quick turnaround before Saturday's Preakness Stakes. ...more

May 12, 2008

Once again I state my opposition to using tax monies for tennis courts at public schools. During a time of economic challenges, when teachers across the state are being laid off, and when many counties will face budget shortfalls paying for fuel for county vehicles and school district buses, it is not a time to consider spending money to build tennis courts on public school campus. Any such recreational public monies should be spent on projects that benefit all residents — not just school children. ...more

May 12, 2008

Sharon Philyaw of Safety Harbor, chairwoman of the No Bus Committee, is pleased with the Pinellas School District's scrapping of a planned bus terminal. ...more

May 10, 2008

Blame Rising Values Regarding "Portability Won't Cure Tax Ills" (Commentary, Feb. 10): ...more

February 18, 2008