When meteorologist Howard Shapiro first walked on the set of "Breakfast Beat" in 1974, it was a major culture shock. ...more

October 23, 2009

If Carrie Underwood is an All-American girl, then little ladies across the country are in for one bright future — even if there's a recession. ...more

December 12, 2008

Larry Greer got his first taste of show business when as a five year old, he saw country music singer Eddy Arnold in a rhinestone-studded suit. ...more

November 19, 2008

Honorary mayor candidate John Smith's fundraiser Oct. 11 will be a little bit country and rock 'n' roll. ...more

September 24, 2008

Honorary mayor candidate John Smith's Oct. 11 fundraiser will be a little bit country and rock 'n' roll. ...more

September 24, 2008

John Rich of Big & Rich will perform a free, ''surprise'' concert tonight at Tampa's Dallas Bull. The country music singer/songwriter spent the earlier part of the day filming a mock concert of the group's single ''Coming to Your City'' at the University of South Florida for ESPN's ''College GameDay.'' ...more

May 20, 2008

Country music singer Gretchen Wilson has a mantel full of awards in her Lebanon, Tenn., home. Her first single, "Redneck Woman," earned her a Grammy. ...more

May 5, 2008

Shortly 'after publishing a story claiming President Vladimir Putin has left his wife to marry a 24-year-old former Olympic gymnast, a Russian tabloid suddenly suspended operations. World reactions to the possible strong-arming of the press have been varied, although Roger Clemens called Putin "a true hero." ...more

May 4, 2008

The City Commission had more concerns than enthusiasm Thursday night for the details surrounding a Florida Communities Trust grant the city could use to buy coastal land north of downtown. Despite those misgivings, commissioners approved the contract the city would have to sign before it could receive the money from the FCT. ...more

February 8, 2008

Dunedin officials would like to keep the city's hat in the ring when it comes to the potential purchase of waterfront property for a future park at Alt. 19 and Pershing Street. City officials note, however, they do not want to be bound to purchase what is known as the Weaver property until they are sure the deal is worth it. ...more

January 26, 2008