No doubt, the revelers who pillaged Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday trashed the place. But this year's Gasparilla festivities were a little greener than last year's. ...more

January 27, 2008

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) -- Everyone knows Rio de Janeiro's carnival is supposed to be the greatest party on Earth, but to many, the hordes of sweaty, scantily clad bodies on display can be as intimidating as they are inviting. ...more

January 8, 2008

While many Americans are popping champagne corks, attending gala parties and watching the ball drop from Times Square in New York, another, much older New Year's Eve celebration takes place in many towns, cities and villages in Scotland. ...more

December 31, 2007

A parade of about 100 dachshunds and their owners will kick off New Year's Eve festivities in this island city. ...more

December 31, 2007

The Big Apple has its ball, and Brooksville has its big tangerine. ...more

December 30, 2007

Various bowling centers around Pasco County are offering New Year's Eve specials and parties. Pin Chasers in Zephyrhills is no different. ...more

December 28, 2007

The Big Apple has its ball, and Brooksville has its big tangerine. ...more

December 27, 2007

Under a bill considered Friday by local state legislators, taxi drivers who ferry passengers around Tampa for the 2009 Super Bowl may face federal background checks but will be free of out-of-state competition. ...more

December 8, 2007

Get a drive-through view of the sights - and sounds - of Santa Claus time at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park. ...more

December 7, 2007

Those lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing might want to consider the downside of the holidays: Heart attack season has arrived. ...more

December 4, 2007