A board-certified acupuncture physician uses her weight loss as a positive example for her own patients. ...more

April 1, 2009

Hernando High senior sprinter Ryane Ledington signs with Brevard College in North Carolina, finding the perfect combination of athletic and academic opportunity. ...more

March 29, 2009

It's only 7:45 a.m. on a school day, but Sebring High senior Ricki Albritton leaps to her feet and raises her arms to energize 40 of her fellow students. ...more

February 15, 2009

Once or twice in your lifetime you may be lucky enough to have a "perfect day." I had one of those days last Saturday, Dec. 13. ...more

December 17, 2008

Shane Allen has a personality that instantly captivates people. That's what the organizer of an upcoming fundraiser says about the 14-year-old Dade City resident who has endured six operations in less than a year. ...more

September 19, 2008

It isn't easy being Brianna Hooker. The River Ridge High girl weightlifter is trying to be the best in everything she does and that list is long. ...more

May 28, 2008

SEBRING — Barbara Walker, 71, of Sebring, puts in four hours a week volunteering at the Highlands Regional Medical Center's gift shop because that's all she can find time for in her busy schedule. Retirement after 45 years with the school board as a cafeteria manager at E.O. Douglas School and then Sebring High School hasn't slowed her down. Walker volunteers or is associated with at least six groups, that do everything from helping the elderly to organizing the annual Juneteenth Festival. ...more

May 18, 2008

Four-time and defending Wimbledon women's champion Venus Williams visited Tampa over the weekend to promote her new clothing line, EleVen, distributed exclusively by Steve and Barry's. ...more

December 4, 2007

The picture says it all. A young girl, 9 or 10 years old, dresses up in her Bucs cheerleader uniform and roots enthusiastically for the team. It's a common sight in the Bay area, but who would have guessed this photo was taken in Greensboro, N.C.? ...more

October 8, 2007