Wayne Jefferson recently performed an amazing racing feat. Jefferson, known to local racing fans as "The Rocketman," won all four Open-Wheel Modified races he entered in May. His streak began with a victory at USA Speedway in the final event of the FASCAR Extreme Series on May 3. ...more

June 19, 2008

Literally, it was a sight for sore eyes Wednesday at Innisbrook Resort when, with PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem helping pull the rip cords, a giant banner unrolled from a ballroom ceiling announcing the new Transitions Championship. ...more

June 5, 2008

PINELLAS PARK - A 6-year-old boy with an underdeveloped heart had a wish: a miniature landscape for his room. ...more

June 3, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today Festival Hispano; enjoy a variety of Latin-American music and food; includes entertainment for children; noon to 3 p.m. today; free; Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 523-3394 ...more

May 30, 2008

The Rays are finally happening. Galaxies are probably tilting. But it is also time for Joe Maddon to shed some of his California-bred sensitivity and begin to use some appropriate, meaningful nicknames for the players. ...more

May 28, 2008

THEATER Today-Saturday "On Tidy Endings"; examination of a family torn apart by AIDS and put back together in an unconventional way through love and respect; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $14; The Heather, 8313 W. Hillsborough Ave. suite 250., Tampa; (813) 884-8335 ...more

May 23, 2008

Pinellas County firefighters will head to Brevard County today to battle brush fires that have burned hundreds of acres and threatened hundreds of homes. ...more

May 12, 2008

In 1948, Harry Truman was re-elected president, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated, Israel became a nation, the long-playing record was invented, the game of Scrabble was introduced and Boston native John Scully was ordained to the Catholic priesthood. ...more

May 10, 2008

With his trench coat, walking cane and moustache angled upward, Salvador Dali was as much an icon of flamboyant personal style as he was a master painter. His look still inspires scores of whiskered fans; his fashion choices are still emulated by many a bohemian. ...more

May 10, 2008

PINELLAS PARK - A 19-year-old Pinellas Park man living with his parents was arrested and charged with attempted murder this morning after he choked his 28-year-old estranged girlfriend to the point of unconsciousness, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. ...more

May 7, 2008