Chasco Elementary School took time Friday to honor the men and women who serve our country. ...more

May 24, 2009

Cars and planes were still novel inventions the year Howard Kase was born. A naval retiree, Kase has sailed through life to reach the milestone of his 100th birthday this week. The Holiday resident recently celebrated hitting triple digits with his friends at the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind with a banquet at the agency's Port Richey office. ...more

March 14, 2009

The Moonglow Dance Club will sponsor a dance exhibition by ballroom dance champions Richard and Laurie Collett at the club's dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. ...more

February 18, 2009

Fidel Castro on Thursday threw his first punch at President Barack Obama after several weeks of praise for the new leader, demanding the U.S. return Guantanamo Bay military base to Cuba and criticizing the U.S. defense of Israel. ...more

January 29, 2009

Two passengers in a 30-foot sport boat were rescued about 3 p.m. Saturday in the Gulf of Mexico off John's Pass by a "Good Samaritan" fishing vessel, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said. ...more

January 10, 2009

Knights Elementary School staged its annual tribute to the armed services at its 10th annual veterans breakfast program. ...more

November 19, 2008

A Navy chief petty officer accused of mistreating Iraqi prisoners is awaiting a military court's recommendation on whether he should be court-martialed. ...more

November 15, 2008

A steady breeze blew from the northeast Tuesday morning as the American flag was hoisted into the sun-filled skies outside of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4300 over Sebring in commemoration of Veterans Day. ...more

November 12, 2008

As candidates sprint toward Election Day, a group of hopefuls stopped here last week to face the people. "We wanted to give people the opportunity to ask the candidates direct questions," said Marcella O'Steen, president of the Balm Civic Association, who served as moderator for the forum, which drew more than 70 people. ...more

October 24, 2008

Eight-year incumbent U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam faces political newcomer Douglas Tudor in the race for District 12, a seat that serves most of Polk County and parts of Hillsborough and Osceola counties. ...more

October 19, 2008