A man fatally stabbed his 17-year-old sister, decapitated his 5-year-old sister in front of a police officer and then turned toward his 9-year-old sister with a knife in his hand before officers shot him dead in what their chief described as "a killing field." ...more

March 29, 2009

Frank Permuy joked Friday night that if you stay in coaching long enough, you're bound to reach some milestones. Fortunately for Gaither's longtime baseball coach, he didn't have to wait long with his latest milestone within reach. ...more

March 28, 2009

The number of Florida banks at risk of folding has more than doubled in the last few months, according to a Coral Gables rating agency. ...more

March 27, 2009

The issue: Bypassing the bid process for concession rights at Pine Island Beach. Our opinion: While Willy Kochounian has done a terrific job with Willy's Tropical Breeze Cafe, county commissioners must follow the law to ensure fairness and the best deal for taxpayers. ...more

March 26, 2009

Four dogs, one bone. That's the way new Tampa Bay head coach Raheem Morris described the upcoming quarterback competition as the Bucs prepare for the 2009 season. ...more

March 25, 2009

From club events and church picnics to family reunions and pool parties, summer events mean business for restaurants and cafes that offer catering. ...more

March 25, 2009

Dang 'em! We ought to take a rope and hang 'em! From higher than the tallest tree! ...more

March 25, 2009

Bucs coach Raheem Morris and general manager Mark Dominik want "tough" guys. What he really means is "aggressive." Now there's a different approach, if the Bucs really stick to it. ...more

March 24, 2009

Can local growers cash in on the developing market for biofuels? Would going into farm-to-fuel crops be a sure bet or risky business? ...more

March 24, 2009

Sometimes I fantasize about what my ancestors would think if time travel were possible and they could visit me today. ...more

March 22, 2009