Hurricane season starts today, yet a new poll reveals that many residents of Florida and other coastal states aren't ready. According to the findings from Mason-Dixon Polling and Research: ...more

June 1, 2009

Ten years ago today, the Rev. Henry Lyons stood in a Pinellas County courtroom convicted of grand theft and racketeering. ...more

February 27, 2009

About 2,000 families were given food at The Volunteer Way last month. Unfortunately, the food bank on Congress Street sometimes ran out of food and many people were turned away. ...more

November 30, 2008

Sun Sports and the University of Florida have reached an agreement that will give the regional television network marketing rights to all Gators athletics, including GatorZone.com, arena signage and corporate sponsorships. ...more

July 16, 2008

Tampa Bay's place as a PGA Tour stop will begin a new era on Wednesday when locally based Transitions Optical, Inc., as earlier reported by The Tampa Tribune, will be announced as the title sponsor of the annual March tournament played at Innisbrook Resort. ...more

June 3, 2008

It's almost impossible for fathers such as Michael Kisielewski of Sarasota and Peter Mayhew of Brandon to put it into words. ...more

October 17, 2007

TAMPA - It's almost impossible for fathers such as Michael Kisielewski of Sarasota and Peter Mayhew of Brandon to put it into words. ...more

October 16, 2007

When the hurricanes of 2005 hit the Gulf Coast, few of us would have believed that two years later, we would still be taking about the overwhelming needs of the survivors. Yet, as we look back on the devastation and see the slow pace of recovery, we understand that this conversation may be with us for years to come. Any conversation of recovery efforts must include a resounding "thank you" to the many people who came together in response to the worst hurricane season in the history of our country. Thanks to all the first responders who made their way to the Gulf Coast region, with only a desire to help in their hearts. Thanks to the thousands who kept coming to the affected area to aid in recovery. Thanks to supporters who provided the financial resources to make the relief and recovery activities possible. In the midst of what became a national emergency, the people of Highlands County responded. We showed character; a team of caring citizens, community leaders and community organizations who chipped in to make the recovery effort meaningful. ...more

September 9, 2007