A fire that swept through part of a building early today has been attributed to a short circuit in the building's electrical panel, Dunedin fire officials say. ...more

February 23, 2009

There is no bigger sports stage than the Super Bowl, so those in the Gridiron Greats organization figure there is no better platform to highlight the needs of those who it says have been forgotten by the league they helped to build. ...more

January 27, 2009

T'is Now, The Coming Age! (Presidential Inauguration) By James E. Tokley Sr. Poet Laureate, Tampa ...more

January 20, 2009

Teamwork was not a strong trait of last season's Avon Park boys basketball team, but over the summer, head coach Luther Clemons found his squad finally responding to his preaching. ...more

November 21, 2008

Why are so many people, black and white, dancing in the streets over the outcome of the election? Is it that they have been fooled by Obama's charisma, or is it because they have not been fooled by McCain's use of fear tactics? ...more

November 13, 2008

PLANT CITY Public safety employees, including police officers and firefighters, and their families, will be treated to a free dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at First Baptist Church of Plant City. ...more

August 30, 2008

The Sixth Element Drum Ensemble is scheduled for its debut performance for 200 people at 4:30 pm, Thursday, July 24, at the Avon Park Youth Academy, 242 South Blvd., Avon Park. ...more

July 21, 2008

Growing up in a small rural town, Ross McGinnis was more apt to get in trouble than on the honor roll. So he enlisted in the Army, and in just under a year found his soul mate, a brotherhood, and even himself. ...more

June 1, 2008

Sgt. Brandon Bucknor drove 1,400 miles to say goodbye to his friend. ...more

May 6, 2008

Family and friends turn out to say goodbye to Sgt. Marcus Mathes, killed last week by a mortar attack in Baghdad. ...more

May 5, 2008