The 37 students stared at the dark, narrow cave entrance with growing skepticism. ...more

November 2, 2009

In a small room at the University of South Florida, Maya Ueda and two classmates prepare for a Mandarin exam. A pot of green tea idles nearby and Chinese folk instruments, games and movies fill the cabinets. ...more

November 2, 2009

Need a job? Want an affordable home? Come to Tampa. You're not likely to hear those words these days, but 50 years ago, that was the marketing campaign of developers luring Northerners to the Sunshine State. ...more

November 1, 2009

Withdrawing from a class carries a hefty penalty this year for college students with Bright Futures scholarships, but the consequences for lower-income students could be more severe than state lawmakers intended. ...more

November 1, 2009

About 200 people showed up Saturday for a motorcycle ride to honor a Hillsborough County sheriff's sergeant killed while on duty two years ago. ...more

November 1, 2009

The 37 students stared at the dark, narrow cave entrance with growing skepticism. ...more

November 1, 2009

In a window at Atwater's Cafeteria, a soul food restaurant on the city's predominantly black south side, there are campaign signs for both of the candidates competing in this week's mayoral race. ...more

November 1, 2009

In his previous two games, back-to-back losses to Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, University of South Florida freshman QB B.J. Daniels threw one touchdown pass and four interceptions. ...more

November 1, 2009

For years, Texas has relied on scientists and technology at Texas A&M University to track oil spills, forecast where they are headed and minimize the damage they cause. ...more

October 31, 2009

University of South Florida WR Carlton Mitchell might not get the attention Syracuse WR Mike Williams and Cincinnati WR Mardy Gilyard do, but the Gaither High product continues to prove he is one of the Big East Conference's top deep threats. ...more

October 31, 2009