Commissioner Bill Dodson announced Tuesday that he is running for a third term on the city commission. ...more

December 8, 2007

WAUCHULA — The Avon Park girls soccer team tallied its second win of the season against the Hardee Wildcats in a Class 4A-District 10 match-up at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday, winning 3-0. Missy Lander, who has been a vocal leader on the field for Avon Park, was one of three that scored for the Red Devils, who have earned both victories this season against the 'Cats. "We are passing the ball so much better now," said AP head coach Greg Thacker. "I finally have a squad that will stick with the program, and are working hard." Thacker moved Lander to the forward position and has been pleased with the decision. ...more

December 8, 2007

President Pervez Musharraf announced Thursday that he intended to lift emergency rule and restore the constitution by Dec. 16, saying he had fulfilled his promise to bring democracy to Pakistan and calling on political parties to participate in January elections. ...more

November 30, 2007

Dear Abby: While dining out these past couple of weeks, I have noticed something troubling. I have overheard several elderly people talking very loudly on their cell phones and giving out personal information. ...more

November 25, 2007

University of South Florida coach Jim Leavitt said the Bulls will face a "tremendous" challenge when they visit Pittsburgh on Saturday. ...more

November 20, 2007

Bucs players discuss Sunday's game against Atlanta and other topics: ...more

November 14, 2007

Flotilla 74 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Brandon is offering free safety inspections for any boat that comes to Williams Park on Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ...more

November 1, 2007

Shannon Behnken's articles ('Financial Woes Drag Neighborhoods Down,' Oct. 21, 2007) on the foreclosure crisis did not go far enough to educate homeowners on alternatives to foreclosure. Her articles and other recent articles The Tribune has published on the crisis steer a homeowner back to the lender or lending association Web sites. ...more

October 31, 2007

Without two of their best defensive players, the Hudson Cobras prepared as well as they could for visiting Gulf and Pasco County rushing leading David Williams, knowing if they didn't give it everything they had, the game could get ugly. ...more

October 20, 2007

Taylor Violette made three field goals Friday night, including the winner from 27 yards out with 9:48 left in the game, as Sarasota defeated Riverview, 22-21. ...more

October 20, 2007