The Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce has added a bit of international flair by hiring Vonnie Mikkelsen as its executive director. ...more

December 18, 2009

The principal of Sikes Elementary School in Lakeland has been accused of raping and molesting an 11-year-old girl. The charges against Corey Lynn Swindler, 38, do not involve a student at the school. Swindler is not related to the girl but has had access to her for about 10 years through a domestic relationship, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 17, 2009

City Manager Billy Poe announced late Tuesday that he hired Mike Sherman, a planner from Tallahassee, as the city's new community development director. ...more

December 16, 2009

The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" leads Golden Globe film contenders with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. ...more

December 15, 2009

The parent company of Outback Steakhouse has chosen the president of Avon Products as its next chief executive officer. ...more

November 6, 2009

I suppose I exemplify the jobless economy. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and several years experience in marketing and have been unemployed for more than a year. ...more

November 5, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio joined Seminole Tribe leaders Tuesday morning to dedicate a Native American-themed public art installation at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park. ...more

September 23, 2009

Two live-action comedies have been unable to bring down the animated adventure "Up." ...more

June 7, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Phillip Kupczyk, an assistant principal at Crews Lake Middle, has been named the new principal at Hudson Middle. ...more

May 21, 2009

Longtime Hillsborough School Superintendent Earl Lennard will receive the Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award at the April 15 County Commission meeting. ...more

April 2, 2009