On Christmas Day, 6-year-old Michael Walker will wake up to snow, thanks to The Weather Channel. Michael and his grandfather Howard Livingston are the winners of the network's "Guaranteed White Christmas" contest. ...more

December 22, 2009

At its best, Christmas has always been a tradeoff. We give, we get. ...more

December 22, 2009

It once snowed as far south as Sebring in 1977 but there's never been any flakes falling on the Florida Keys. ...more

December 22, 2009

The first day of winter didn't disappoint, as it was partly cloudy with lows overnight in the 40s and highs in the mid-60s. Northern winds blew 5 to 10 mph. ...more

December 22, 2009

J.J. Redick had 20 points, Rashard Lewis scored 18 and the Magic blew past the Utah Jazz 104-99 on Monday night with some potent 3-point shooting. ...more

December 22, 2009

Nazdar, Prajeme Vam Vesele Vianocne Sviatky. We wish you a Merry Christmas holiday. ...more

December 20, 2009

This holiday season, I'm putting faith in my fellow man - or counting on a Christmas miracle - that the pony will actually work when we plug it in. It's not really a pony. It's our daughter's Christmas gift, and on the off chance she reads this column (she actually prefers more high-brow material), I've decided to refer to the real gift as a pony so I won't ruin the surprise. ...more

December 16, 2009

Pasco County commissioners Tuesday gave County Administrator John Gallagher greater authority to act alone on behalf of the county in the wake of natural disasters and other sudden emergencies. ...more

December 16, 2009

A sprinkling of photos representing a lifetime together sat strewn across the kitchen table at Frank and Martha Stevens' home in Brandon recently. ...more

December 16, 2009

The Quality Inn Conference Center, at 6525 U.S. 27 N., in Sebring, is launching a series of free interactive demonstration classes open to the general public as part of its new Community Fun Series. ...more

December 6, 2009