TAMPA (2010-9-8) Members of the military who served additional duty after 9-11 due to “stop loss" are entitled to extra pay. But, a majority of those who qualify for the retroactive pay have yet to claim it and time is running out.

WASHINGTON (2010-9-7) A small, Florida-based church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on Saturday has triggered outrage in the Muslim world and a warning from the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan that it could generate a deadly backlash against Americans.

If you've ever taken a CPR class, then you know the drill: Chest compressions, breaths. Chest compressions, breaths. But the American Heart Association now recommends CPR without mouth-to-mouth breathing. Some experts say the simplified guidelines may save more lives.

Pastor Terry Jones has told interviewers he never expected the storm of media coverage and international protests that followed his announcement. That could be true. He's said and done provocative things before as pastor of Dove World Outreach Church that have drawn much less attention.

MIAMI (2010-9-2) One of NASA's flying laboratories took off from Fort Lauderdale Thursday afternoon and set a course for Hurricane Earl. The big storm threatening North Carolina is also an opportunity for scientists to plug some big holes in their hurricane forecasting skill.

TAMPA (2010-9-2) Orange County officials confirmed they are trying to have the Tampa Yankees baseball team move to Orlando. But a lot of conditions would have to be met before it happens.

A Polk County company is developing technology that it says could transform the phosphate industry. There may also be potential benefits to the environment.

TAMPA (2010-8-31) The Florida Supreme Court has thrown three proposed constitutional amendments off November’s ballot – all of them passed by the state Legislature.

THONOTOSASSA (2010-8-31) Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Will Terry was returning earlier than planned after seven months in Iraq. He’s one of the beneficiaries of the recently-completed drawdown of U.S. combat forces there. Terry wanted to surprise his wife – a second grade teacher at Thonotosassa Elementary School.

TAMPA (2010-08-30) It came on the heels of one of the nastiest primary campaigns in Florida's recent history. A "Unity Rally" pulling together Republicans was held Monday in Tampa. But Republicans have a long way to go before they're all holding hands.

SARASOTA (2010-8-30) Rick Scott won the GOP party nomination for governor, and while he was in Sarasota on the campaign trail he had some special praise for local Republican Party chair Joe Gruters -- even going as far as saying Gruters should be the next head of the Republican Party for the state.

Tampa Bay leaders are working to create light rail lines throughout the region. But to do that, they'll need to deal with the company that owns existing rail corridors - CSX. But at least one area city reports problems dealing with the company.

TAMPA (2010-08-26) A new business study shows Tampa Bay is lagging its Sun Belt neighbors in battling its way out of the recession. But there are some signs an upswing may be on the horizon.

Florida got a lot of national recognition Tuesday not only due to the elections but because the state was selected to receive a federal grant to improve teaching, teacher evaluations and pay. This is Florida’s second attempt to win "Race to the Top” funding.

ORLANDO (2010-8-25) By any estimation, the battle for the Republican gubernatorial nomination has been a bloody cagematch.

MIAMI (2010-08-24) Tea party favorite Marco Rubio has won the Florida Republican Party's nomination for the U.S. Senate.

Former Tampa prosecutor Pam Bondi has captured the Republican nomination for attorney general.

SEFFNER (2010-8-23) Florida’s Class Size Reduction Amendment is being fully enforced this year with rewards and penalties. Some districts are challenging the penalties, others say it’s cheaper to pay the fines than comply while Hillsborough officials expect to reap rewards.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (2010-8-20) For the most devoted Boy Scouts, it's not just something they do -- it's something they are.

TAMPA (2010-8-23) Voters have seen TV ads and received shiny campaign brochures from candidates locked in a few heated primary contests. Yet, it’s difficult finding impartial information on races for circuit and county judge.