Whatever you do, don't compare Rory Lawrence to Tyler Perry. The emerging Tampa actor swears he means no disrespect to the entertainment mogul. Rather, he doesn't want the comparison because he's just not at Perry's level - yet. ...more

December 11, 2009

More than 60 dogs removed from a breeder's home in Tampa on Wednesday are being evaluated and moved to three animal shelters for additional care. ...more

December 11, 2009

After being on the market for a year, the Valpak coupon company is no longer for sale. ...more

December 10, 2009

A woman struck by a car on U.S. 19 in Pasco County on Tuesday night remains in critical condition today, as does a woman struck by a car while maneuvering her electric wheelchair across a St. Petersburg street. ...more

December 9, 2009

The Florida Department of Transportation has yet another change for commuters wending through the ever-shifting maze of roadwork around Tampa International Airport. The agency says the latest alterations to the complex traffic patterns are among the final changes. ...more

December 9, 2009

The future of St. Petersburg's inverted pyramid structure at The Pier may be turned upside down. Members of The Pier Advisory Task Force are leaning toward something new. ...more

December 8, 2009

A man was robbed and shot Monday morning outside his apartment apparently by four teenagers, the St. Petersburg Police Department said. ...more

December 7, 2009

Rutgers accepted a bid to play in the St. Petersburg Bowl against Central Florida, the Scarlet Knights' fifth consecutive bowl appearance. ...more

December 7, 2009

A man died early this evening after getting stabbed at Williams Park. ...more

December 5, 2009

Berkeley Prep senior Amber Famiglietti has committed to Division III Swarthmore College to continue her soccer career next fall. ...more

December 4, 2009