Dwight Howard had 20 rebounds and 13 points, and the Magic rolled to an easy 102-87 win against Houston. ...more

December 24, 2009

Giggle-Blizzard may really have nine lives. The cat disappeared from his Spring Hill home Nov. 15. Eleven days later, on Thanksgiving Day, owner Tracie Steger heard a faint meow on her front porch. ...more

December 23, 2009

There's no chance for a white Christmas here, but the Bay area could be in store for a wet and cloudy one with a fair chance for rain starting after dark Thursday and extending into Friday evening. ...more

December 23, 2009

The year about to pass has presented everyone in our nation and state more than enough challenges. That said, better times will come, whether sooner or later. So we wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a day of joy and togetherness. ...more

December 23, 2009

University of South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt finally could talk about two of the Bulls' most highly touted recruits Tuesday: junior college transfers Claude Davis and Curtis Weatherspoon. ...more

December 23, 2009

To those who are so offended by the expression, "happy holidays": Why are you so terrbly afraid? Christmas is alive and well in the USA. ...more

December 23, 2009

Despite chilly temperatures and the threat of rain, there was a huge turnout for the LAMPLighters 20th annual Christmas Silver Coffee on Dec. 4. More than 250 guests enjoyed homemade holiday fare and sparkling decor at the waterfront Culbreath Isles home of Harvey and Cheryl Adams. ...more

December 23, 2009

Karen Price of Tampa recently went to the Walmart Superstore and gave away money to about 100 strangers. ...more

December 23, 2009

In 1977, it snowed as far south as Sebring. Do you remember that white Christmas? Did you shoot photos? ...more

December 23, 2009

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office and the state fire marshal's office are continuing to search for the person or persons who reportedly tried to burn down a Lake Placid church Monday night. ...more

December 23, 2009