Most everyone in the audience for the second semi-final round of Heartland Idol knew it was going to be a special night when Donnie Shaffer, the night's first singer, blew a fuse and knocked out the sound system. ...more

October 25, 2008

Wildlife officials say recent rains are killing fish in Central Florida. ...more

September 7, 2008

Lightning bolts illuminated the dark skies over New Tampa, and thunder shook the foundation of the high school campus. It was one of those Florida afternoons that make it seem as if the universe is unleashing anger. ...more

May 30, 2008

A popular and charismatic pastor of an evangelical Baptist church dies in an airplane crash. He was flying a single-engine Piper airplane with his 13-year old son at his side. There are front-page headlines and grief throughout the community. It is a sad story. But it is a tragedy that should not have occurred. ...more

May 20, 2008