Two men are hospitalized after a small plane crashed in a lake in Winter Haven this morning, Winter Haven police said. The plane, a 2005 SeaRey, crashed into Lake Otis at 10:31 a.m. after it suffered what the pilot told police was a catastrophic engine failure. The pilot, John Sugar, 43, of Winter Haven, was taken by ambulance to Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Police did not know the extent of his injuries. The plane's owner, John Curtis, 64, also of Winter Haven, was flown to the same hospital with injuries that police described as serious. ...more

September 17, 2009

Travis Kvapil had a decent day at Bristol Motor Speedway, but it might have been his final event for Yates Racing. ...more

March 22, 2009

Matt Kenseth knew his bid to make NASCAR history was over before the race even started Sunday. ...more

March 2, 2009

Tony Stewart says the biggest surprise he has had so far as an owner/driver is learning he can roust himself from the sack early. ...more

February 14, 2009

Consider Facts On Aero Park I would like to present some facts in response to Mr. Kuch's (Feb. 1) letter regarding safety at Tampa North Aero Park. First off, I am a pilot and a supporter of all airports, including Tampa North Aero Park. Secondly, I believe in basing opinions on all the facts rather than conjecture. ...more

February 8, 2009

A savvy pilot saved at least 155 lives when he guided a disabled US Airways jet to a relatively gentle landing in the Hudson River last week. He also may have protected his airline from the rash of lawsuits that usually follows a plane crash. ...more

January 22, 2009

The latest word on a helicopter crash in Siberia is that seven people were killed, including a Russian lawmaker. ...more

January 11, 2009

Joe Gibbs Racing used the first 26 races this season to establish itself as NASCAR's top organization. ...more

September 24, 2008

Kasey Kahne made it into Saturday night's Sprint All-Star race as the one driver voted in by fans. He parlayed that gift into a $1 million paycheck, winning the 24th edition of NASCAR's biggest non-points race. ...more

May 18, 2008

Tampa's Aric Almirola had the best run of his young Nextel Cup career in Sunday's Checker Auto Parts 500. ...more

November 12, 2007