A 105-year tradition returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds today when the annual state fair opens its gates to thousands of longtime fans and more than a few newcomers in search of thrill rides, livestock exhibits, down-home fair fare and headline entertainment. Here is some information to help you plan your visit: ...more

February 5, 2009

A mother and her two children managed to get out of their immobilized car just before it was hit by an Amtrak train Jan. 23. ...more

February 4, 2009

People heading to the Super Bowl can still find parking, but expect to pay for it. ...more

February 1, 2009

County Engineer Charles Mixson Tuesday will highlight for county commissioners a series of improvement projects targeted for South Brooksville. ...more

January 31, 2009

Arson caused a devastating fire to the Platinum Showgirls strip club this morning, closing the establishment during a prime week of partying for the Super Bowl, officials said. ...more

January 28, 2009

The drone of commercial vacuums drowned out the twittering songbirds in the oak trees as bands of Girl Scouts converged on Camp Dorothy Thomas to give it a good dusting. ...more

January 28, 2009

The "I Have a Dream" speech delivered by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial more than 45 years ago continues to inspire people throughout the nation and the world. ...more

January 28, 2009

About 112 members of Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's Patel Conservatory joined in festivities at the Jan. 19 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in College Hill. ...more

January 28, 2009

Step teams from across the state helped kick off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival. ...more

January 28, 2009

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

January 28, 2009