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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page The Tampa News.Net http://www.thetampanews.net/ en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:46:48 -0400 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:46:48 -0400 30 TAMPA | Running back Clifton Smith was a feel-good story in 2008 when he went from undrafted free-agent to an All-Pro kick returner in his rookie season with the Tampa Bay Bucs. http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405020&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:34:27 -0400 The Ledger http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405020&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 TAMPA | Running back Clifton Smith was a feel-good story in 2008 when he went from undrafted free-agent to an All-Pro kick returner in his rookie season with the Tampa Bay Bucs. http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405021&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:34:21 -0400 The Ledger http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405021&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 BRADENTON, Fla. - A young boy in Bradenton is alive after nearly drowning in a community pool Sunday afternoon. Six-year-old Victor Rodriguez was at the pool in Manatee Woods apartments with his mothe... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405019&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:01:15 -0400 ABC Action News http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405019&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 BALTIMORE - After dropping the deciding game of their series with the Orioles on Sunday, the Rays had to consider the possibility that the two most difficult legs of their nine-game road trip are stil... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405023&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:19:38 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405023&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 seventh-inning pinch-hit home run in his first major-league appearance of the season eased the sting of the Rays' 8-7 loss to the Orioles on Sunday. "That's beautiful, coming off the bench against a ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405022&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:19:33 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38405022&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 CLEARWATER — An afternoon parasail ride off Clearwater Beach went horribly wrong Sunday when the tether between a towboat and passenger harness broke, sending one man plunging into the water and... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403411&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:24:56 -0400 St Petersburg Times http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403411&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 CLEARWATER - A Georgia woman has died after she crashed onto the shores of Clearwater Beach after a parasailing accident Sunday afternoon. According to Clearwater Police spokesperson Joelle Castelli, ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403410&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:54:46 -0400 ABC Action News http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403410&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Maddon was on hand for Ripken's milestone BALTIMORE -- The Rays had just lost a tough 8-7 game to the surging Orioles in the middle of a pennant race on Sunday, yet there was one play that made Tampa ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403418&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:32:00 -0400 Tampa Bay Devil Rays http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403418&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 BALTIMORE - After dropping the deciding game of their series with the Orioles on Sunday, the Rays had to consider the possibility that the two most difficult legs of their nine-game road trip are stil... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403412&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:21:07 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403412&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 BALTIMORE - After dropping the deciding game of their series with the Orioles on Sunday, the Rays had to consider the possibility that the two most difficult legs of their nine-game road trip are stil... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403413&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:21:03 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403413&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 TAMPA - The initial installment of "Running With the Bulls," a program about the University of South Florida football program, did not air this morning, as scheduled, on WFLA-TV News Channel 8. The st... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403414&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:20:59 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38403414&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 TAMPA - The Buccaneers have released running back Clifton Smith, who made the Pro Bowl as a return specialist following the 2008 season but has struggled to stay healthy in the past year. Smith, 25, ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38401872&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:17:29 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38401872&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 metaphor for his first season in a Lightning uniform as the 33-year-old appeared to limp his way through a long campaign. For the first time in his 12-year career — the first 11 with Vancouver — ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38401873&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:17:23 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38401873&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 TAMPA - An alleged flasher is behind bars after exposing himself to a little girl in a Tampa bookstore Saturday afternoon, police said. According to authorities, 41-year-old Timmothy I. Hall of Jackso... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38399145&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:51:52 -0400 ABC Action News http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38399145&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 BALTIMORE -- Rocco Baldelli homered in his first at-bat of the season. Evan Longoria and B.J. Upton both hit homers in the same inning. Ben Zobrist even added a home run. Tampa Bay tied a season high... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38400128&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:29:18 -0400 Tampa Bay Devil Rays http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38400128&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 BALTIMORE - Corey Patterson homered and had three RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood four home runs by the Tampa Bay Rays in an 8-7 victory Sunday. Baltimore took two of three from the Rays, w... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38400117&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:17:57 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38400117&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 manager Buck Showalter said. "It's a fascinating streak. It stands for so many things — more than just a number." An unreachable number? Ripken isn't so sure. "I guess when you look at it in its t... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38400118&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:17:53 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38400118&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Fiesta Bowl — Section 228, row 27, seat 18 — the Miami graduate thought she witnessed the Hurricanes beating Ohio State 24-17 in overtime to win their second straight national championship. In one... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38400119&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:17:49 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38400119&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 SEFFNER, Fla. - A homeless man was killed after he was struck by a CSX freight train Saturday night. According to the Hillsborough Sheriff's Office, the train was approaching Kingsway Road and MLK Jr.... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38397712&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:52:24 -0400 ABC Action News http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38397712&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 TAMPA, Fla - College students should think twice if they are underage and thinking about drinking at the next Bulls football game. Seven tailgaters were yesterday for underage possession of alcohol du... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38397091&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:55:48 -0400 ABC Action News http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38397091&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 City High graduates turned the clock back 50 years. Nearly half of the students who graduated in 1960 attended a reunion that included plenty of reminiscing about the old days. The 74 students enjoy... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38397094&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:22:07 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38397094&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa man has been arrested for stabbing to death his girlfriend. Tampa Police say 52 year-old Kenneth Leroy Shivers stabbed his girlfriend 50 year-old Gina Wanda Smith last night at h... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38395811&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:59:46 -0400 ABC Action News http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38395811&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Barrett Ruud said of the plan, which is slated to be voted on again and will probably be adopted in time for the 2012 season. "If anybody's played 16 games in the NFL, then you know how your body fee... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38395812&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:25:57 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38395812&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 TAMPA - One in 320,000,000,000,000,000. That's 320 quadrillion. Those are the odds that DNA found on a 62-year-old rape victim came from anyone other than Kendrick Morris, a state analyst testified ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38395822&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:25:46 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38395822&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Royals to protect a nine-run lead. He was also nervous. And confident. And scared. "A little bit of everything," he said. Benoit hadn't pitch in a major-league game since Sept. 7, 2008. What follow... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38394600&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:32:09 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38394600&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 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 ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38392811&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:09:58 -0400 ABC Action News http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38392811&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38393529&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:09:56 -0400 ABC Action News http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38393529&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38393532&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:36:41 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38393532&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Latoya 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38393533&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:36:38 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38393533&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 PLANT 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38393534&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:36:34 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38393534&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Skip 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 http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389372&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:46:25 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389372&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 TAMPA - 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 ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389371&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:46:22 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389371&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Alex 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 ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389373&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:46:18 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389373&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Dave 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 ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389374&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:46:15 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389374&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Dominik 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 http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389375&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:46:12 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389375&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 TAMPA - 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389376&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:46:08 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389376&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sarasota 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389377&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:46:05 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389377&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Arizona 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389378&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:46:01 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389378&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 CORAL 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 - ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389381&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:57 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389381&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 WESLEY 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389380&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:54 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389380&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sprint 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389379&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:50 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389379&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Trauma 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 http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389382&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:46 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389382&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Crist 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 http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389386&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:42 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389386&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Cary 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389385&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:39 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389385&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Maria 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389384&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:34 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389384&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 HAMPTON, 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389383&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:30 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389383&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Tim 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 ... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389387&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:21 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389387&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Toxic 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389388&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:17 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389388&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 HOUSTON - 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389389&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:13 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389389&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Fish 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... http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389390&cat=50bf5c36071412a0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:09 -0400 TBO.com http://feeds.thetampanews.net/?rid=38389390&cat=50bf5c36071412a0