Let us stipulate that what John Taylor (whoever he is) did was bad form. His filing - at nearly the last instant - as a write-in candidate in the race for Pasco's District 1 county commission seat, turned what otherwise would have been an early general election race into a traditional closed primary. ...more

June 26, 2008

The moniker seemed appropriate at the time. J.P. Howell had just done it again last week, pitching a couple of spotless innings in relief of Andy Sonnanstine to maintain a Rays lead before handing it off to the late-inning relievers, when his manager referred to him as a "bridge" in Tampa Bay's bullpen. ...more

June 24, 2008

It looks like Plant City has a good shot in the upcoming Little League District 4 Juniors tournament, too. ...more

June 21, 2008

When the Boston Celtics built a new practice facility, they surrounded the court with their 16 NBA championship banners and left a blank space for No. 17. ...more

June 19, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AAA MINORS Spring Hill American's 2-1 win over San Antonio Monday night set match-up with Spring Hill National. ...more

June 18, 2008

Spring Hill American's 2-1 win over San Antonio Monday night set match-up with Spring Hill National. ...more

June 17, 2008

Brown-Waite Distortions In regards to Mr. Vahoviak, he has once again misrepresented U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite's record in Congress regarding veteran's issues and in general. For one thing, she is not a rubber-stamper for the Bush Administration. She has in recent years been highly critical of the administration's stand on illegal immigration as well some other issues. She also has one of the best voting records in Congress regarding veterans and seniors in Congress. ...more

May 28, 2008

A serious wreck on Interstate 75 in Manatee County has shut down the northbound lanes as motorists take to the roads for the holiday weekend. ...more

May 23, 2008

Seffner Christian coach Jim Self has seen a few innings this season like the fifth inning he witnessed Friday in the Crusaders' Class 1A-Region 3 semifinal against Cambridge Christian. And when Self has seen those innings, a loss usually follows. ...more

May 3, 2008

About 3,000 patrons and food lovers braved the weather to attend Saturday's Fiesta Day in Ybor City before organizers closed down the event four hours early. ...more

February 24, 2008