Terry Martinez first decked the halls of his home 34 years ago. "I always said that when I got my own house, I would decorate all of it for Christmas," Martinez said. "Even in that first year, people started walking around my yard." ...more

December 30, 2009

There was a man named Jack who was ambitious and determined to be successful in life. ...more

December 25, 2009

Spring Hill woman garners national honor for hospice volunteering, patient care. ...more

December 18, 2009

The number of Florida teachers achieving the prestigious "national certification" status has fallen to just a third of last year's levels amid a souring economy and state cuts in money for the application fee. ...more

December 17, 2009

Enlightening meeting Thursday night, I attended the special school board meeting concerning the moving of the Quest Academy to ease the overcrowding at Explorer K-8. ...more

December 12, 2009

A former Hillsborough County deputy accused of forcing a hit-and-run suspect to perform a sex act on him was sentenced today to five years in prison and 10 years of sex offender probation. ...more

December 10, 2009

The gap between what drivers are paying for gasoline now compared with a year ago is widening and figures to get worse by the end of the year. ...more

December 1, 2009

It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving weekend without the annual open house at Phoenix Glass Studio and Gallery in Seminole Heights. ...more

November 25, 2009

The Hernando County Fairgrounds is inviting everyone to join them this weekend for rides, food and fun. ...more

November 20, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco County School Board has given its approval to contract agreements that give teachers and other school district employees one-time pay supplements but no raises or step increases. ...more

November 19, 2009