As local shoppers roll out the welcome wagon for a slew of businesses moving in, they are about to say goodbye to one with a relatively short history in the area. ...more

February 24, 2010

In a first-of-its-kind event, the doors of the University of South Florida's Sun Dome will open Sunday to welcome more than 700 animals in search of happy homes with compassionate caregivers. ...more

February 24, 2010

Plant City native Brooke Bennett says it's OK if a high school athlete doesn't know she competed in two Olympic Games, won three gold medals and even had her picture on a box of Wheaties. ...more

February 24, 2010

The cheerleaders for the Carrollwood Hurricane youth football team hope to spread some happiness to young girls in Haiti. ...more

February 24, 2010

Residents will remain on weekly watering restrictions until at least the end of June. ...more

February 23, 2010

Blue Jays pitchers and catchers began their first official spring training workout in Dunedin. ...more

February 22, 2010

The federal government gave Florida more than half a billion dollars last March to put new owners into homes left empty by the housing crisis. ...more

February 22, 2010

The federal government gave Florida more than a half-billion dollars last March to put new owners into homes left empty by the housing crisis. With just six months until the deadline, few Florida communities have come close to dedicating all their funds. ...more

February 22, 2010

With so many distressed homeowners owing more than their homes are worth, short sales have become lifelines. ...more

February 21, 2010

Plant City native Brooke Bennett says it's OK if a high school athlete doesn't know she competed in two Olympic Games, won three gold medals and even had her picture on a box of Wheaties. ...more

February 20, 2010