A 10-year-old girl died Tuesday afternoon after an 11-year-old boy visiting her Fort Meade home for Christmas shot her with a gun found in the bedroom, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. ...more

December 24, 2008

In 1962, Judy Ortiz, a child of Puerto Rican immigrants, was born into homelessness in lower Manhattan of New York City. Her mother was homeless as a consequence of her father's drug addiction. ...more

October 6, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Where can families enjoy a current movie, popcorn and beverages in a friendly atmosphere, for free? ...more

June 25, 2008

A West Pasco pre-school receives a visit from elected leaders out boosting pre-K education. ...more

November 27, 2007

For Tampa Bay, this weekend is all about fighting. The Bucs are playing the Falcons in Atlanta, home of the world's most famous dog fighter. Tampa Bay is also fighting to stay atop the NFC South standings, while Coach Jon Gruden is battling to keep his job. ...more

November 18, 2007

I find the news that our Highlands County government is going into business very disturbing. Isn't the role of the county government to promote an economic base for our community and to encourage investment by the private sector? ...more

October 18, 2007

Almost as soon as Christina Toy joined the Riverview Moose Club, members were offering to help her son Trent, 9, who has cerebral palsy and does not walk or talk. ...more

October 1, 2007