News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

'I tried to stop and I couldn't stop,' Woods says

Mar 22, 2010 2:59 am

Tiger Woods acknowledged "living a lie," saying he alone was responsible for the sex scandal that caused his shocking downfall from global sporting icon to late-night TV punchline.

Crist hopes to repeal health care legislation

Mar 22, 2010 2:29 am

The three main reasons Gov. Charlie Crist opposes the healthcare reform bill is that it raises taxes, raises premiums and cuts significantly into Medicare, he said.

Crist hails Gasparilla film festival at closing

Mar 22, 2010 2:00 am

Gov. Charlie Crist came to town to recognize and celebrate the Gasparilla International Film Festival, which held its closing ceremony tonight.

Accomplished artist lends brush to single mother's home

Mar 22, 2010 12:51 am

The original works of artist Jason Hulfish carry a high-end price tag for most clients. Last week, though, he pitched in painting custom murals as part of a charity home remodeling job in Seffner.

PETA targets Tyson's show about pigeon racing

Mar 22, 2010 12:29 am

An animal welfare group wants New York City prosecutors to investigate boxing great Mike Tyson's upcoming reality television show about pigeon racing.

Furyk hangs on to win Transitions Championship

Mar 21, 2010 11:58 pm

Jim Furyk cracked up the gallery following him Sunday when he told fans to back up before his second shot on the 18th hole. He wasn't kidding.

Charities remodel homes for single mothers

Mar 21, 2010 11:36 pm

The Brandon Community Foundation and the Shelton Quarles Foundation remodels homes for two single mothers in Brandon and Seffner.

Netanyahu to meet with Obama amid east Jerusalem crisis

Mar 21, 2010 11:24 pm

Israel will not restrict construction in east Jerusalem, Israel's prime minister said today hours before he left for Washington, despite a clear U.S. demand that building there must stop and a crisis ...

Immigration rally draws commitment from Obama

Mar 21, 2010 11:07 pm

Frustrated with the pace of action to overhaul the country's immigration system, tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on the nation's capital today, waving American flags and holding homemade ...

More snow falls on Oklahoma, southern Plains

Mar 21, 2010 10:41 pm

More snow fell today as part of a powerful storm blowing through Oklahoma and the southern Plains on the first weekend of spring.

Local News from Bay News 9 Tampa Bay via Yahoo! News

House passes health bill

Mar 22, 2010 2:51 am

The House of Representatives passed the health care reform bill with a 219 - 212 vote. Democrats 'feel good' about the bill Compromise bill text (.pdf) Section-by-section analysis Obama's executive or...

Deadline looms for historic health bill vote

Mar 22, 2010 1:51 am

The House has now opened general debate. Democrats and Republicans will have an hour each to make their case. Democrats 'feel good' about the bill Compromise bill text (.pdf) Section-by-section analys...

Pinellas County transit summit set for Monday

Mar 22, 2010 1:51 am

County leaders say it's high time to figure out how to solve traffic congestion problems, but first they want to hear from the people who experience it the most -- the residents.

BHSN: ESPN to air Woods interview Sunday

Mar 22, 2010 12:36 am

Person familiar with situation says ESPN will air Tiger Woods interview on Sunday night

Update: House moves into debate for health bill

Mar 21, 2010 11:07 pm

The House has now opened general debate. Both Republicans and Democrats will have one hour each to make their case. Watch the story Compromise bill text (.pdf) Section-by-section analysis Congressiona...

Digital business ads become hot issue in Pinellas

Mar 21, 2010 10:51 pm

Residents say the signs are too flashy and distracting for drivers. But business owners say the digital signs are a boon for their bottom line.

Wild roosters run amok in Clearwater, no sleep for man

Mar 21, 2010 10:21 pm

The roosters can be heard througout the neighborhood. They run wild in the area, and it's a problem resident Ernest Maffei wants to get rid of.

Teachers picket Senate bill to send message to Crist

Mar 21, 2010 9:51 pm

Not even Sunday's bad weather could stop more than a hundred teachers from Hernando and other counties to make their voices heard.

Update: Democrats 'feel good' about health bill

Mar 21, 2010 9:36 pm

Democrats have the 216 votes needed to pass health care reform when it comes to the floor for a vote. House Majority Whip James Clyburn said, "We're feeling good, with room to spare." Watch ...

Update: Democrats 'feel good' about passing health bill

Mar 21, 2010 9:21 pm

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says Democrats will have the 216 votes needed to pass health care reform when it comes to the floor for a vote. Compromise bill text (.pdf) Section-by-section analysi...