Joey Johnston
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Tampa, FL, United States
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SpeakUp 5K continues to lend voice to teens struggling with depression
The race, slated for Saturday at Al Lopez Park, fights against the stigma attached to mental health and suicide. → Read More
Three county players join Team USA for world tournament in Mexico
TAMPA For three Tampa high-school athletes, a typical summer of football preparation has turned into the opportunity of a lifetime.Former Jesuit running back/linebacker Vinny LoSauro and former Sic → Read More
UT lacrosse player earns Freddie Solomon Community Service Award
TAMPA For University of Tampa womens lacrosse player Megan Sanchez, community service isnt an obligation.Its a way of life.Sanchez, from Wesley Chapel High School, was surprised to receive UTs → Read More
Plant High grad embraces Italian heritage to earn Girl Scout Gold Award
OLDSMAR Michelle Ferlita has always been proud of her Italian heritage. But she was bothered while interacting with kids during volunteer work at camps. → Read More
Chamberlain High senior beautifies Tampa Crossroads home to earn Girl Scout Gold Award
OLDSMAR Since she was young, Haylie Corcho always had an interest in veterans, probably because her grandparents served in the Army.Corcho wanted to help a veterans-related cause, but couldnt find → Read More
Newsome High student’s pet dehydration project earns Girl Scout Gold Award
OLDSMAR When Lauren Dyer was in the first grade, her familys two golden retrievers hopped the normally secure backyard fence and went undetected for hours.They were finally located. But one dog, S → Read More
Pasco Girl Scout’s reading project earns her Gold Award
OLDSMAR Recent Pasco High School graduate Susana Stripling said she had a common observation while volunteering at elementary schools. → Read More
For starters: Sergio Romo on mound tonight as Rays open series against Orioles
By JOEY JOHNSTONTimes CorrespondentST. PETERSBURG — For openers, the Rays will use RHP Sergio Romo, the 35-year-old career reliever, as tonight's starter against the Baltimore Orioles at T → Read More
UT sophomore keys rise of women’s lacrosse
TAMPA Shes a leader. Shes accountable. Shes self-motivated. Her time juggling academics, athletics and social life is managed expertly.Sophomore Claire Swanson, a midfielder for the Universi → Read More
Belmont Heights Little League celebrates 50th anniversary with throwback’ Negro League uniforms
TAMPAThe Belmont Heights Little League marks its 50th anniversary season this year by celebrating its storied past, which includes two Little League World Series runner-up teams, six first-round draf → Read More
No one knows the importance of the mental game better than UT’s Makaleigh Dooley
TAMPA She couldnt throw a strike.At the worst moments of her softball life, University of Tampa junior Makaleigh Dooley grappled with unimaginable demons.At random unexplainable moments, she becam → Read More
Retiring crossing guard leaves impression on Westchase community
WESTCHASE Nearly every day for eight years, he was a fixture in the community, helping children safely cross the street to reach Westchase Elementary or Davidsen Middle School. Without fail, he wav → Read More
Kevin Pimentel gives University of Tampa baseball another stellar arm
TAMPA University of Tampa junior right-hander Kevin Pimentel has rediscovered his confidence and thats bad news for Spartan opponents. → Read More
By accident,’ Alonso alum earns starring role in Chicago production of Hamilton’
TAMPA It was a pure accident.Fifteen years ago, Alonso High School sophomore Jose Rosario Jr., his saxophone in tow, was headed to band practice. He walked in the wrong auditorium door and happened → Read More
FICS’ new Town ’N Country playground reflects nonprofit’s unyielding spirit
TOWN N COUNTRY For nine years, the Morgan Woods Park was vacant and largely forgotten.But in 2016, the Florida Institute of Community Studies (FICS), a multi-cultural family center and state agenc → Read More
Supercross brings athletes not just motorcycle riders to Tampa
TAMPA When breaking down the competitive skill in Saturday nights Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Series event at Raymond James Stadium, you wont find an analysis of 40-yard dash times → Read More
Group text: County’s youth council shares computer skills with Northdale seniors
NORTHDALE Students with the Hillsborough County Youth Leadership Council are working to bridge the technology generation gap by teaching computer skills to senior citizens. → Read More
Center Molly Franson’s value to UT is easily quantifiable
TAMPA Coaches often point to "intangibles" the subtle positive qualities that usually dont show up in the boxscore when praising their key players. But University of Tampa womens basketball coach Tom Jessee has a different definition when describing the value of center Molly Franson. "Shes a very, very tangible kid for us," Jessee said. "I think its pretty cut-and-dried. We need her.… → Read More
Berkeley Prep student uses book to capture Sri Lankan life through her heart
TAMPABerkeley Prep sophomore Anuksha Wickramasinghe has published a book Sri Lanka: Through My Eyes that provides an intimate view into the homeland of her parents.She presents the story with her → Read More
Go a step beyond basketball junkie, and that’s UT’s Staja Tyghter
TAMPA Shes the leading scorer and rebounder for the University of Tampas womens basketball team, so junior Staja Tyghter has clearly made an impact during her first season on UTs campus.It didn → Read More