With the word's "let's roll," U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and relatives of United Flight 93 victims have turned shovels of dirt at a groundbreaking ceremony for a permanent national memorial at the western Pennsylvania crash site. ...more

November 7, 2009

BEARS ...30 BROWNS ...6 Jay Cutler threw for 225 yards, Matt Forte ran for two touchdowns and the Bears easily beat the bumbling Browns. Cleveland quarterback Derek Anderson had another miserable day and was lifted for Brady Quinn, the man he replaced in Week 3, with about 3 minutes left in the game. Anderson completed just six of 17 passes for 76 yards and got intercepted twice. That lowered his QB rating to a league-low 36.2. And now, the Browns appear to be back in a familiar spot: deciding on a starting quarterback. The Bears paid tribute to Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton at halftime on the 10th anniversary of his death, then delivered a performance that was far from sweet. But it was effective enough. ...more

November 2, 2009

A teacher inspired Paul Wharton to pursue his dream of becoming an educator. ...more

April 1, 2009

The impact of Wharton's hands-on mentoring style still can be seen in many of today's teachers and administrators. ...more

March 31, 2009

The Mothers of Preschoolers at Victorious Life Church want this year's Baby Share event to be a big blowout in honor of its 10th anniversary. To make the dream reality, members are turning to the community for help. ...more

February 18, 2009

The recession has left a bitter taste at times in the mouths of local small-business owners. Longtime west Pasco chocolatier Michelle Palisi, however, thinks 2009 will be sweeter. ...more

February 14, 2009

The recession has left a bitter taste at times in the mouths of local small business owners. Long-time West Pasco chocolatier Michelle Palisi, however, thinks 2009 will be sweeter. ...more

February 14, 2009

Members of this year's FunFest committee are planning a birthday bash complete with animals from Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, music, entertainment and a variety of food. ...more

February 11, 2009

His Indianapolis Colts didn't make it to the Super Bowl this year. But Tony Dungy, a former coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, just may be one of the hottest tickets in town this week. ...more

January 30, 2009

His Indianapolis Colts didn't make it to the Super Bowl this year. But Tony Dungy, ex-coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, just may be one of the hottest tickets in town this week. ...more

January 30, 2009