Al-Arian pledges to fight for job [Times photo: Stefanie Boyar] TAMPA -- Accusing the University of South Florida of bigotry, professor Sami Al-Arian on Monday announced he will fight his dismissal and challenged the board of trustees to hear his side.

Ernest Hooper
Everyone's friend, Jeb's $500 friends, the new friend of history
I have met Jan Abell.

Hillsborough County news
At-large race may deepen rivalry
TAMPA -- Hillsborough Commissioner Stacey Easterling says it would be a return to her suburban roots.

Alvarez bows out of race for mayor
He says his health problems might have been exacerbated by a grueling campaign.

Authority may buy group home
TAMPA -- The Tampa Housing Authority is considering purchasing its first assisted living facility to house the city's elderly poor who need care.

Man, woman found dead in home
TAMPA -- The bodies of a Tampa man and woman were found Monday morning, the victims of an apparent murder-suicide, police said.

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