Most coaches will admit, jumping out to big, early advantages in a game can be a gift and a curse. It's a pleasure to be in the driver's seat, but sometimes, those instances allow for the most interesting of choices. ...more

March 9, 2009

The pastor deflected the first of the gunman's four rounds with a Bible, sending a confetti-like spray of paper into the air in a horrifying scene worshippers initially thought was a skit, police said. ...more

March 9, 2009

Deputies intercepted 10 pounds of marijuana heading to a Riverview home, and when investigators entered the home, they found several guns and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

March 2, 2009

The Rays could have given the start in their Grapefruit League opener to Jason Hammel, an established member of the team who is battling for a rotation spot. ...more

February 26, 2009

What a wonderful experience we had last month at the Sebring Civic Center, listening and dancing to the Highlandaires, the local big band group. It was sad, however, to see the lack of people who showed up to support this amazing group. I cannot understand how a group of this caliber is not drawing crowds at each and every performance. To see eight musicians in concert and the talent of these Highlands County musicians go un-noticed is unbelievable to say the least. ...more

February 9, 2009

Florida continues to outperform the national average on most measures of success on Advanced Placement exams, according to data released today. ...more

February 4, 2009

Four Newsome High hockey players led a group of nine local players who were named to the Florida All-Star team that will compete at this year's Chicago Showcase in April. ...more

January 28, 2009

Four Newsome High hockey players led a group of nine local players who were named to the Florida All-Star team that will compete at this year's Chicago Showcase in April. ...more

January 28, 2009

Four Newsome High hockey players led a group of nine local players who were named to the Florida All-Star team that will compete at this year's Chicago Showcase in April. ...more

January 28, 2009

Four Newsome High hockey players led a group of nine local players who were named to the Florida All-Star team that will compete at this year's Chicago Showcase in April. ...more

January 28, 2009