Next week, retired Gen. Tommy Franks will launch a lecture series for students and the public at a charter school backed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Derrick Brooks. Franks, former head of U.S. Central Command in Tampa and the man who led the American invasions of Afghanistan, will speak about 10 a.m. Dec. 3 at Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School, 11602 N. 15th St., Tampa. ...more

November 26, 2008

After 10 weeks of amateur ballroom competition model-actress Brooke Burke and her partner Derek Hough were named winners of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on the finale Tuesday night. ...more

November 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES - Brooke Burke could be the one who wins "Dancing With the Stars." The 37-year-old model-actress and her professional partner, Derek Hough, dominated the popular ABC dancing competition's final round Monday night, receiving a combined score of 58 out of 60 from the judges. ...more

November 25, 2008

Will Warren Sapp and his twinkle toes be voted off ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" tonight? ...more

November 18, 2008

Maurice Greene won't be running around the "Dancing with the Stars" ballroom anymore. ...more

November 12, 2008

Mary Grevencamp delights in bringing smiles to the faces of children. ...more

November 12, 2008

Tickets go on sale Monday for "Dancing With the Stars – The Tour," which stops in Tampa on Jan. 22. ...more

November 7, 2008

When Timothy Wise Jr., 10, opened the door to his family's apartment, there stood his favorite football player: Tampa Bay Buccaneer Warrick Dunn. ...more

November 5, 2008

Last year, about 600 people turned out to raise $100,000 for Gulfside Regional Hospice at the first Hike for Hospice. This year's hike is set for Nov. 8; beyond raising money for hospice, participants will hike to remember. ...more

November 1, 2008

Characters ranging from a bite-size bumblebee to a bruising Tampa Bay Buccaneer strutted their stuff Friday night at Howl'oween, a costume contest for dogs at Northdale Recreation Center. Other dog costumes included a princess, pumpkin, chocolate chip cookie, construction worker, caterpillar and skeleton. There also was a haunted trail for children and an adoption fair for dogs. Similar events are set for Nov. 1 at West Park Dog Park, 6402 Occident St. in Tampa, and Mango Dog Park, 11717 Clay Pit Road in Seffner. The West Park costume contest starts at 10 a.m., and the Seffner costume contest, at 4 p.m. ...more

October 25, 2008