[Video] Get the real picture of your hotelDec 26, 2011 | 5:01 pmDon't Waste Your Money: While marketing brochures and hotels show perfect scenes at their hotels, a new website has the real images.
[Video] Black Tide: Day 35Dec 26, 2011 | 5:01 pmSpill is now larger than Maryland & Delaware combined, BP to try 'top kill' this week, Louisiana marshes dying rapidly, some want President Obama to do more, drivers boycotting BP stations, and more.
[Video] Oil spill impacting charityDec 26, 2011 | 5:01 pmThe Old Salt Fishing Foundation Tournament and the Mike Alstott Family Foundation Fishing Rodeo, both scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, have been cancelled. The Old Salt tournament has been an annual event for 40 years, and proceeds were to benefit the Children's Dream Fund.
[Video] Andrews and Scherzinger tie, Lysacek Dec 26, 2011 | 5:01 pmSportscaster Erin Andrews and singer Nicole Scherzinger tied for the top spot on the next-to-last episode of the ABC dance-off.
[Video] Roomates considered persons of intereDec 26, 2011 | 5:01 pmSteve Perry's abdadoned car was found last week near a Tampa motel, but investigators haven't said if a severed body part found near by belonged to him.
[Video] Oil spill threat cancels charity fishDec 26, 2011 | 5:01 pmFormer Buc Mike Alstott said he is disapointed that the threat of oil in the loop current kept his from running his charity tournament.
I-Team: Not all state workers raise-lessJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amState employee union leaders say their members have toiled without an across-the-board pay raise since 2006. But that doesn't mean all state workers are so deprived.
Crash blocks I-75 NB at BrooksvilleJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amFour trauma patients were transported by ground to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, according to officials.
150 teams compete at Lakeland PigfestJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amOver 150 competition barbecue teams are out at the 16th Annual Lakeland Pigfest for a weekend of good eating, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities.
TK's Take: First impressions of SchianoJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmNew Bucs head coach Greg Schiano spells out his philosophy and credos.? Tom Korun has his thoughts on the "Schiano" way.
Dirty Dining: Cici's PizzaJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmCici's Pizza Restaurant in Kenneth City has been shut down twice by the state in less than two weeks for a roach infestation.
I-Team: Not all state workers raise-lessJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmState employee union leaders say their members have toiled without an across-the-board pay raise since 2006. But that doesn't mean all state workers are so deprived.
Skaters ask Lakeland for new parkJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmWhen the only public skate park in Lakeland recently closed for good, skaters were left with no public place to skate.
Mom and daughters arrested after brawlJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pm
Shaton Sampson sent her 12-year-old daughter to school with a spray bottle filled with bathroom cleaner, pepper flakes, and hair spray.
EXCLUSIVE: Suspected bomber's journalJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmJared Michael Cano was arrested in August, 2011, after police discovered his plans to kill 32 people at Freedom High School.? Images released Friday include pages of a journal allegedly depicting the details of such plans.
REPLAY: Introducing Bucs' new head coachJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmGreg Schiano was formally introduced Friday as the ninth coach in franchise history.?
INSIDE:? Watch the entire press conference.
Obama seeks government reforms in CongressJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amPresident Barack Obama, fresh from a five-state tour following his State of the Union address, is calling for government reforms to ease gridlock and bar members of Congress from profiting from their position.
Leadership scramble: GOP rivals vie for titleJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amThe Republican presidential contenders are making a pitch to voters that sounds a lot like a children's game: Follow the leader.
Feisty Gingrich stakes campaign on electabiliJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amNewt Gingrich has staked his presidential bid on one idea: He is best positioned to defeat President Barack Obama.
Romney and Gingrich stay focused on FloridaJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amThe two leading candidates in Florida's Republican primary, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, are staying focused on voters with events around the state this weekend.
Fla. man guilty of using fake Nat'l Science sJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA South Florida man has pleaded guilty to making and using a fake National Science Foundation seal as part of a pet supplement business.
Haiti earthquake survivor runs Miami half-marJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA woman who was trapped under the rubble of a grocery store for two days after Haiti's devastating earthquake is running in Miami's half-marathon.
Fla. doctor sentenced for pills distributionJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA central Florida doctor has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for helping distribute prescription pills in the Sarasota area.
Lieutenant charged with stealing gun, pillsJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA Palm Beach County deputy has been arrested after authorities say he stole a firearm and pain medication from a terminally ill deputy.
Bowling alley pic of president a hoaxJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmHave you gotten an e-mail with a photograph of bowling lanes with President Obama's face at the end, where the pins are set up to look like his teeth? It was supposedly taken at a Clearwater bowling alley -- but it's just an online hoax.
Get ready for GasparillaJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmHundreds of thousands of people will be along Bayshore Saturday for Tampa's signature party. Here are links and information to help you survive the annual pirate invasion.
Coast Guard honors, thanks ClearwaterJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmCleveland Street in downtown Clearwater was blocked off Friday afternoon and evening for a big celebration.
Suppressing votes or preventing fraud?Jan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmThat question was why around 400 people came to downtown Tampa to protest Friday. They rallied in downtown Tampa to raise support against new state voting laws that critics contend will leave many out of the process.
For teens' friends, deaths hit hardJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmJanuary 27th marks the one-year anniversary since Calyx and Beau Schenecker were killed, police say, by their mother, Julie. Their friends say it has been a tough week leading up to the anniversary.
No charges in grandmother's deathJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmAnn Bunch was born on New Year's Day in 1900. When she died in 1995, her final resting place became a casket inside a 10x10 storage unit in Clearwater.
Report: Dougherty planned jail escapeJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmOne of three Pasco County siblings who was part of a multistate crime spree and nationwide manhunt planned to escape from a Colorado jail with his sister, telling jailers that he had enjoyed his stay, authorities said in a document released Friday.
Pair stole 16 golf carts, deputies sayJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmInvestigators in Hillsborough County say they've nabbed the pair of suspects who stole 16 golf carts and other items from several mobile home parks.
Schiano's plans to rebuild the BucsJan 27, 2012 | 12:00 pmRutgers head coach Greg Schiano said Friday he plans to build the Bucs back to a championship team with trust, belief and accountability.
Protestors rally against voting lawsJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amProtestors have rallied in downtown Tampa to raise support against new state voting laws that critics contend will leave many out to dry.
Sam LaHood Could Face Jail in EgyptJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmSam LaHood, son of the US Transportation Secretary and one of several Americans barred from leaving Egypt last weekend, said Friday he could be facing five years in jail.
Jackson Doc Seeks Release from JailJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmThe doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death asked a judge Friday to release him from jail pending his appeal.
US Sends Floating Base to Middle EastJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe US Navy will convert a warship into a makeshift base for commando teams in the Middle East, FOX News Channel confirmed Friday.
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Huntsman to Chair Family FoundationJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmFormer Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, with a little more time on his hands following his withdrawal from the presidential race, is turning his attention toward his family's drive to help cancer patients.
Super PAC Says Stations Holding Up AdsJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe pro-Newt Gingrich super PAC "Winning Our Future" claims that, as of Thursday, "at least six" stations in Florida have told the group they need more documentation to run their ads.
GOP Insiders Critical of GingrichJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmRepublican insiders are rising up to cut Newt Gingrich down to size, testament to the GOP establishment's fear that the mercurial candidate could lead the party to disaster this fall.
Puerto Rico Governor Endorses RomneyJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmAs Mitt Romney reached out to Florida's key constituency of Hispanic voters on Friday, his campaign announced an endorsement by a key Latino politician, Puerto Rico Gov. Luis G.
Woman Gets Life for Yoga Shop MurderJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmA 29-year-old woman on Friday was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole in the beating death of her co-worker at the upscale yoga boutique Lululemon in Bethesda, Md., The Washington Post reported.
Inmate Seeks $890M in Tax RefundsJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmA jury has convicted a New York prison inmate of falsely filing tax returns seeking $890 million in refunds.
For LEGO Man, a new journeyJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 amThe famous LEGO figurine, known as Ego Leonard, that mysteriously washed ashore on Siesta Key is out of protective custody. Now, he heads for a new journey.
Jersey Camel Picks Giants To WinJan 26, 2012 | 2:00 pmPeople use all sorts of ways to try to predict the winner of the Super Bowl: comparing regular season records, judging who looked stronger in the post-season run-up to the big game, or watching the betting lines from Las Vegas oddsmakers.
Obama's Chrysler on eBay for $1MJan 26, 2012 | 6:00 amA 2005 Chrysler 300C once owned by President Barack Obama, has resurfaced on eBay three years after it was first offered on the auction website.
Woman's breast implant saves her lifeJan 26, 2012 | 2:31 amA Florida woman is alive today because her breast implant saved her life when she was stabbed in the chest with a pocket knife.
Man Caught with 11K Pairs of UnderwearJan 25, 2012 | 5:00 amPolice in Thailand said Wednesday that they apprehended a thief with more than a thousand pairs of women's underwear in the trunk of his car.
Woman, 85, Uses Shovel to Fend Off MooseJan 24, 2012 | 6:00 amAn 85-year-old Alaska woman used a grain shovel to fend off an agitated moose that was stomping her husband.
Dolphin Swallows Volleyball in ChinaJan 23, 2012 | 3:00 pmDoctors came to the rescue of a captive dolphin who swallowed a volleyball at a Chinese aquarium, removing the ball from his stomach after a long-armed volunteer had failed to reach it.
Violinist Plays Along with Phone RingJan 23, 2012 | 9:00 amAnyone who has ever attended a concert or movie, which was interrupted by another person's cell phone ring, can appreciate the annoyance.
Allergy sufferers look for relief after sinusJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmAllergy sufferers may have a hard time finding their favorite sinus wash after some products were pulled from shelves.
Rays sign Keppinger to one-year dealJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmThe Tampa Bay Rays signed veteran infielder Jeff Keppinger to a one-year deal on Friday.
Making A Difference: Peg Leg PiratesJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmFor members of one krewe at Gasparilla, a pirate's life is a whole lot of giving. This group is setting sail to change lives.
One killed in Ocala plane crashJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmThe crash happened around 12:30 Friday when a Cessna 340 Alpha was attempting to land at Ocala International Airport. The pilot, 55-year-old Paul Allen Golson, did not survive the crash, authorities said.
Poll: Romney's lead grows in FloridaJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 amA new poll shows Mitt Romney opening a lead over Newt Gingrich among likely voters as they head toward Tuesday's Republican presidential preference primary in Florida.
Surveillance camera shows bus attackJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 amThe State Attorney's Office has released surveillance video of a 14-year-old girl getting beaten up on a school bus.
Tougher penalties for fleeing the scene?Jan 26, 2012 | 8:30 pmWhen you get in an accident and hit somebody, you're supposed to stay at the scene to make sure they're alright. But we know not everybody follows the law.
Bill tightens regulations on food stampsJan 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmSenate Bill 1658 aims to tighten up a number of rules regarding food stamps. It would also stop food stamp users from being able to purchase junk food like chips, soda and candy.
Santorum: faith 'integral' to AmericaJan 26, 2012 | 12:30 pmRepublican presidential candidate Rick Santorum brought his message of family and faith to Tallahassee Thursday.
Scott uses Holocaust quote in speechJan 26, 2012 | 12:00 pmFlorida Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday that people should defend capitalism against anti-business overtones in the current political culture, quoting a theologian known for lamenting that he did not do enough as the Nazis attacked various groups in the 1930s and 1940s.
Teen calls 911 after hearing sexJan 26, 2012 | 6:00 amA Florida teenager called 911 to ask police to place her in a children's shelter because she "heard her mother having sex.".
Poll: Romney, President Obama evenJan 26, 2012 | 4:30 amPresident Barack Obama's popularity among Florida voters appears on the upswing as Republican candidates fight it out for in hopes of a victory Tuesday that would propel them closer to their party's nomination.
Georgia's Mark Richt ends up at jail during rJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmGeorgia football coach Mark Richt met with an elite recruit in jail Wednesday night, but not because the player was incarcerated.
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Teen hospitalized after eating only chicken nJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmA British teenager reportedly has eaten "practically nothing" but chicken nuggets for the past 15 years. And now she's paying for it.
Student suspended for taking picture of sleepJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 amA suburban Oklahoma City school district has suspended a ninth-grade student and is investigating whether a substitute teacher whose photograph was taken on a cell phone was asleep on the job.
Cop's Facebook photo draws Secret Service scrJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 amThe Secret Service is now investigating a picture of posted on a police officer's Facebook site and Peoria Police are investigating one of their own. This comes just one day after another memorable Arizona photograph went viral.
Officers Discover 'Butt-Load' of pillsJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 amTwo South Carolina men are in custody in St. Johns County after they were stopped by police.
Woman beats intruder with bed postJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 amA Raleigh woman says she was getting into the shower when a man came into her house, and she had to defend herself with a bedpost.
Drunk flies through the air, lands on car at Jan 27, 2012 | 6:30 amA drunk driver in Concord flew through the air and landed on a car in a McDonald's parking lot Tuesday night, Concord Police said.
Teen wins patent for device she invented in 5Jan 27, 2012 | 5:00 amA 17-year-old senior at Woodbridge High School is exploring manufacturing possibilities for a pool safety device she invented in 5th grade.
Controversial book asks 'Is Marriage for WhitJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 amThe single life is a challenge for many people - dating and finding the right romantic partner are not easy. But for one segment of the population, it is even more difficult, according to a new and controversial book.
Rain Ends Clouds LingerJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 am?Storms will roll into the Florida panhandle and we can expect rain Friday morning. ?Temperatures tonight will be in the 60s.
Dry & Warm Before Rain ArrivesJan 26, 2012 | 4:00 amToday will be dry and partly cloudy. ?Warm southerly breezes will put temperatures into the 80s today.
Warm and Dry for WednesdayJan 24, 2012 | 1:00 pm?Unseasonably warm temps continue?across the Bay area with highs in the low 80's for Wednesday and mostly sunny skies.? We will see some changes on Friday as a cold front pushes south across the region with a good chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Beautiful Tampa Bay Weather ContinuesJan 23, 2012 | 1:00 pm????Beautiful weather continues across the Bay area for Tuesday with mostly sunny skies, and above average temperatures.? Temps will be running about 10 degrees above average with highs in the low 80's and lows in the low range of the 60's.
Warm and Dry Weather on MondayJan 22, 2012 | 4:30 pm????Above average temps will continue into the start of the work week with highs in the upper 70's to low 80's.
Mostly Sunny and Warm on SundayJan 21, 2012 | 4:00 pmHigh pressure will keep us mostly sunny, dry and warm on Sunday.? Expect highs in the upper 70's with lows in the mid 50's.
Sunny, dry and mild for the WeekendJan 20, 2012 | 12:30 pm????A warm and quiet weekend shaping across the Bay area with high temps in the upper 70's and lows in the 50's.? Winds will stay out of the south around 5 miles per hour.
Sunny & dryJan 20, 2012 | 6:00 amMore vibrant sunshine will last all day long. Low humidity will warm us quickly into the upper 70s.
Sunshine ReturnsJan 19, 2012 | 2:30 amA little cooler and drier Thursday. Temperatures will reach our average of 70 this afternoon.
Breezy Sunshine For ThursdayJan 18, 2012 | 4:00 pmCooler and drier air ahead as we move into Thursday.? High pressure will bring us mostly sunny skies and winds out of the northwest, shifting to the northeast by the afternoon.
Atlantic system could become first 2010 stormJan 20, 2012 | 3:01 amIt's not a tropical system right now, but forecasters say a gale-force storm off the Bahamas could grow stronger.
