Sunday 5th September, 2010
Police: Drunk driver kills motorcyclist
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg Police say a drunk driver blew through a stop sign and plowed into a motorcycle killing the driver of the bike. The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. on U.S. 19 ...
Up to 600 new jobs could be created
DOVER, Fla. - Out on the east side of Dover Road.....on the other side of that long fenceline... is what some will tell you is the old Sydney Mine... But for kids who grew up in this neck of the woods...
Theater supporter gets lifetime award
Barbara Kent, who has been active for years in Plant City Entertainment, was honored for her lifetime achievements at the annual Monti Awards. From the left, are, front row, Matthew Kent, Jennifer Jac...
Plant City hospital, Sweetbay offer women tips on healthy eating
TBO.comLatoya Daniels from Sweetbay Supermarket leads a tour at a Ladies Night Out health program sponsored by South Florida Baptist Hospital. More than 40 women were on hand for the program at the store tha...
Veteran performer signs on as instructor at dance studio
TBO.comPLANT CITY - A performer who has worked as a runway model for dancewear companies has joined the staff at Jackie's Dance Theatre. Jennifer Russell is a University of South Florida graduate who perfor...
Special teams a mixed bag for Bulls
TBO.comSkip Holtz stressed in fall camp didn't go so well in Saturday's opener. The Bulls, who weren't known for their prowess on special teams during former coach
No one knows what's next for USF, but page is turned
TBO.comTAMPA - The page turned. Before the big 59-14 win, the new coach led the way when his lads took the field for the romp, just like his predecessor. Only Skip Holtz trotted. He did not run as if being ...
Thames' homer powers Yankees
TBO.comAlex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher, overcame a shaky return to the rotation for Javier Vazquez, who was yanked in the fifth. With the best record in baseball but only a slim lead in the AL East against ...
Herzlich's return lifts Boston College
TBO.comDave Shinskie rebounded from an interception on the first play of the season by throwing touchdowns on consecutive first-quarter drives for Boston College. He finished 10 of 20 for 185 yards with two ...
Clayton's odd man out
TBO.comDominik said. "You look at Sammie Stroughter and what he can do play(ing) the slot and as a return man, and you look at (Arrelious Benn) and how he came on in the
Season may have an empty feeling for Bucs fans
TBO.comTAMPA - In the new world order of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the rules of engagement are clear. "Economic reality has hit everywhere," said Brian Ford, a team vice president. "It's a different day, an...
Crew caught more than 100 redfish
TBO.comSarasota Bay this week. Using white bait, Warren and crew caught and released more than 100 oversized redfish. Also included in the day's catch were numerous big trout and keeper flounder. Moore exp...
Cardinals decide to cut Leinart
TBO.comArizona Cardinals released quarterback Matt Leinart, ending a rocky stint with the team that began with fanfare as he was drafted 10th overall in 2006 and ended this preseason with the former USC star...
Showdown looming for Ohio State, UM
TBO.comCORAL GABLES - Ohio State and Miami no longer need to pretend otherwise. Marshall and Florida A&M, they were merely warm-up acts. The true early test for the Buckeyes and Hurricanes comes Saturday - ...
Tringali leads way at Wiregrass
TBO.comWESLEY CHAPEL - As the high-school football season begins, Wiregrass Ranch will be led by a familiar face. Senior James Tringali, 17, has been the starting quarterback since the last three games of h...
A dubious birthday for Atlanta track
TBO.comSprint Cup races each year, but that's changing in 2011. Track owner Speedway Motorsports Inc. decided to shift the attendance-challenged spring date to another of its facilities, Kentucky Motor Speed...
Adding trainers is a SMART call
TBO.comTrauma Institute (SMART) who will be on a public-school campus for every sport for this school year. Football is the biggest concern now, but the trainers will work in every sport and at every
Coach Kelly wins Irish debut
TBO.comCrist threw for 205 yards and a touchdown in his first start, Armando Allen ran for a score and Notre Dame's defense was solid Saturday in a 23-12 win over Purdue that gave Coach
Friday Night Recap Numbers
TBO.comCary White in his past 12 games. The Gryphons standout had 111 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in Friday's 38-7 win against Gaither. 18 Consecutive games in which Plant scored multiple touchdown...
Sharapova breezes past qualifier into 4th round
TBO.comMaria Sharapova and the bad, blustery conditions caused by the remnants of Hurricane Earl. Treating the wind and an opponent with nothing to lose as mere annoyances, Sharapova put a 6-0, 6-0 thumping...
McMurray edges Busch in Atlanta
TBO.comHAMPTON, Ga. - Jamie McMurray's first win of the season is making Kyle Busch wait for another try at Nationwide Series history. McMurray held off Busch to win the Great Clips 300 Nationwide Series ra...
Woes aside, Brantley sees potential
TBO.comTim Tebow era is over and the junior hopes he can move on after Saturday's 34-12 win against Miami (Ohio). "It was different running onto that field," Brantley said. "It was different. I was looking ...
Best fishing of the month is near
TBO.comToxic Substances Control Act. This includes sinkers, jigs, weighted fly line, and components that contain lead such as brass and ballast in a wide variety of lures, including spinners, stick baits and...
No. 5 Texas rolls past Rice
TBO.comHOUSTON - Tre' Newton ran for three touchdowns, quarterback Garrett Gilbert was up and down in his first college start and No. 5 Texas overcame a slow start to beat Rice 34-17 on Saturday. Gilbert, w...
New bag rule raising a red flag with conservation group
TBO.comFish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a rule that would double the redfish limit in the northern part of the state on both coasts - from one fish to two. The commission is not maki...
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