It seems Congress is always able to surpass its previous level of either chicanery or stupidity. Either our representatives are making a wedding gift commemorating the unholy marriage between big money and big government or someone needs to hand it a sign saying "I'm Stupid!" ...more

November 7, 2009

Federal agents seized computers, bank and investment records, cash and even the key to a Ferrari during an all-night search at the office of a lawyer suspected of operating a massive fraud scheme. ...more

November 7, 2009

One of five finalists has withdrawn from the $100 million Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation education grant, a national competition the Hillsborough district is confident of winning. ...more

November 6, 2009

The 50 comeback concerts Michael Jackson planned in London for last summer sold out in a few hours. ...more

October 27, 2009

Ah, the sweet sound of brewing coffee to keeps us moving at the office. And we love our coffee. ...more

October 15, 2009

Twitter Inc.'s lack of revenue isn't discouraging investors. In the latest indication of the fervor surrounding its popular messaging service, Twitter has raised $100 million in a deal that values the 3-year-old company at $1 billion. ...more

September 26, 2009

Four Port of Tampa businesses will get $10 million in federal stimulus money for infrastructure improvements, said U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa. ...more

July 18, 2009

Four Port of Tampa businesses will get $10 million in federal stimulus funds for infrastructure improvements, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., said. ...more

July 17, 2009

Roger Patel wanted some sheets and pillowcases for his $49.99-a-night motel in Zephyrhills, but where could he get them for the least amount of money? ...more

July 9, 2009

Kris Allen beamed with disbelief, shook his head as if to reject that this was really happening and struggled to find words. The fact that he'd just beaten rollicking vocal powerhouse Adam Lambert for the "American Idol" title wasn't going to sink in quickly for the unassuming underdog from Arkansas. The only downside to this stunning victory: He'd have to sing "No Boundaries" one more time. "Adam deserves this. I'm sorry, I don't even know what to feel right now. This is crazy," said the 23-year-old from Conway, Ark. ...more

May 21, 2009