It has been confirmed that the half-naked body of a little girl found in a trash dump was that of the missing 7-year-old, Somer Thompson. ...more

October 23, 2009

For the next three weeks, the NCAA Tournament — the original "American Idol" — will transform even nonsports fans into beasts. But, as much as it pains columnist Martin Fennelly to say so, he doesn't care whom you have in your brackets. You shouldn't care how he's doing, either. ...more

March 16, 2009

One of the most iconic images of American life, that of circus elephants joined trunk-to-tail as they lumber along to delight "children of all ages," as the old saying goes, is about to be debated in a courtroom. ...more

February 4, 2009

what's what in this week's edition of Baylife magazine. ...more

January 15, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG The Rays will ruin the image of the American League for good if they keep this up. You know how it is. Come October, AL teams are supposed to be stacked with beasts and knuckle-draggers. ...more

October 24, 2008

Pet owners with dogs who charge the mailman or choose to chew shoes may want to leash the beasts and hop over to the rabbit barn at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

October 22, 2008

On Wednesday, the sheriff's office will unveil its new livestock impound lot, on 11 acres at the Walter C. Heinrich Practical Training Center, 14063 S.R. 39 S. ...more

June 24, 2008

There are lots of reasons to love the Florida State Fair, which opened Thursday for a 12-day run. ...more

February 8, 2008

Elephants with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus were blessed Wednesday before their debut in Tampa. ...more

January 3, 2008

The Rev. Jerry Hogan, chaplain to the nation's circuses, blessed the Ringling Brothers elephants before the opening of the circus's Tampa run tonight. ...more

January 2, 2008