February 22, 2012

Don't be afraid

[Tampa Bay Rays]

The Rays will be giving away some fun stuff this season. And, well, other stuff. Like the Zimmer bear. "It's something you definitely don't want to take to bed with you," Joe Maddon says.

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Largo: Neighbors root for, against veteran's pet pig
St. Pete: Old Northeast neighborhood gets magazine raves
Hillsborough: Prosecutors want White to pay back $9,000
Tampa: Man arrested in robbery after DNA found on mask
Opinion: Senate's transportation takeover | Your letters

Money | Progress Energy

Settlement will raise customers' bills

The PSC unanimously approves an agreement that will increase the power bills of Progress Energy Florida customers – who already pay among the highest rates in the state. The deal is supposed to be a win for consumers.

Related: Refund to temper hikes

Politics | Florida

Federal judge to hear drug-testing challenge

Thousands of state government employees might learn today from a federal judge in Miami on whether they will have to undergo random drug tests imposed by Florida Gov. Rick Scott.

Kevin Costner

Watch his heartbreaking eulogy for Whitney Houston.

Bravo, maestro

Opera Tampa's sage teacher reflects on his life as he bids farewell.

Moving pictures

Two bay area photographers go mobile in their Airstream trailer.

Ready to fight

Sen. JD Alexander's influence is respected, feared and despised.

In concert

Kelly Clarkson struts pure pop power at Clearwater show.

Who is this man?

Marshals close in on Navy Veterans charity impostor Bobby Thomson.

Dining out

Saffron Indian Cuisine in Tampa serves affordable luxury.

Green Card tales

Book explores immigrants' stories. | Related local events.

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