If God had an army, surely these would be his foot soldiers. They're the Pastors on Patrol, a group of ministers and associates who battle sin and Satan on some of Tampa's meanest streets. ...more

March 6, 2010

Evangeline Best retired in 2004 after 37 years as a Hillsborough County social worker. Her last position was as a social services team leader for Head Start. ...more

February 17, 2010

Joe Affronti, the mayor of Temple Terrace, has accepted an invitation from Councillor Pamela Holden-Brown, mayor of the Borough of Eastleigh, England, for a sister city exchange visit. ...more

November 4, 2009

The Red Cross Angels' annual Silver Coffee is Monday. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the home of Toni Everett, 3422 Jean Circle, and includes refreshments and information about the organization. ...more

November 4, 2009

He had a 38-33 record in seven seasons at Middleton High. ...more

February 2, 2009

Jefferson sophomore quarterback Quentin Williams threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Dragons to a 27-7 win against Middleton at Abe Brown Stadium on Friday. ...more

November 15, 2008

"We have too many people continuing to make too many self-destructive choices. If, as a young lad, Barack Obama had chosen to put himself in a place where he was forced to deal with what they call 'baby mama drama,' I guarantee you he would not be in the White House right now," said the Rev. Kenneth Stewart of Tabernacle of Hope. ...more

November 10, 2008

TAMPA -- The host Tigers scored on their first and last possessions of the game to rally for a 14-13 Kickoff Classic victory against Jacksonville Sandalwood at Abe Brown Stadium. ...more

August 30, 2008

Bill Starkey was characteristically humble after being named the Civitan Citizen of the Year at the Florida State Fair's Governor's Day Luncheon Monday. ...more

February 12, 2008

Within the narrow boundaries of big-time football, Tony Dungy basically has it all. As we've known for years though, he also has a higher calling - yes, there are things more important than the NFL - and it's only a question of when he decides to get to it. ...more

January 16, 2008