Two words that describe character are integrity and reputation. In these political times, some may say that it is difficult to find a candidate with one, if not both, of these characteristics. It is with personal knowledge that I attribute these characteristics to Mr. Bob Germaine. ...more

October 25, 2008

Lightning coach Barry Melrose is not a fan of altering a lineup coming off a victory, but when Tampa Bay returns to the ice Saturday against San Jose, at least two new faces will be inserted to face the Sharks. ...more

October 24, 2008

An American computer game designer boarded the International Space Station on Tuesday, floating onto the orbital outpost 35 years after his astronaut father circled the Earth on Skylab. ...more

October 15, 2008

A Polk County deputy, transporting a prisoner in his patrol car last night, was hit by a motorcycle, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. ...more

October 11, 2008

The Rays' brain trust got one last look Sunday at some pitchers whose postseason roles are yet to be determined. ...more

September 29, 2008

Vinny Lecavalier is the only current player on the Lightning roster who experienced the team's last training camp in Europe. It was held in Austria in 1998, when Lecavalier was a rookie. ...more

September 27, 2008

The government is more than quadrupling monthly payments to some veterans suffering brain injuries, as the number of such war wounds mounts from the roadside bombings of Iraq and Afghanistan. ...more

September 24, 2008

It may have looked like a crash landing, but it was just another touchdown for veteran balloonist Bob Carlton. ...more

September 18, 2008

A hot-air balloon is stuck in a tree this morning in the 2400 block of North Gordon Street, but the pilot is fine, Plant City police Capt. Darrell Wilson said. ...more

September 17, 2008

An 11-year veteran of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will be honored as Hispanic Deputy of the Year tonight at an annual banquet by the Sheriff's Hispanic Advisory Council. ...more

September 12, 2008