In the hope of reducing a hefty prison sentence, Joseph Schofield testified Monday in Pinellas County Circuit Court that he was taking responsibility for a 2007 car wreck that took the life of his wife, who was a passenger in his car. ...more

January 6, 2009

A sometime air conditioning technician was sentenced to 12 years in prison today for a Nov. 17, 2007, wreck that killed his wife, who was a passenger. ...more

January 5, 2009

Citrus Park Big League softball player Morgan McGuire says sports have always played a part in her family's life. ...more

August 11, 2008

When Steve Garvey flies into Tampa International Airport for an occasional speaking engagement, the plane touches down about a mile from his childhood home. ...more

June 29, 2008

TAMPA – Joe Redner's daughter is in trouble again. She faces new charges of prostitution and criminal transmission of HIV after an early morning prostitution sting by Tampa police. ...more

May 27, 2008

In the past few weeks, a Wesley Chapel homemaker has been a semifinalist in a national competition, appeared on national television, and met Donny and Marie Osmond. In the process, she inspired countless people across the nation. ...more

May 24, 2008

A Meadow Pointe woman has been selected as a semifinalist in the America's Favorite Mom contest and will appear on NBC's "Today" show on Friday. ...more

May 5, 2008

Florida receiver Jarred Fayson decided about two weeks ago that he wanted to transfer. He will spend the next few days - or weeks; he isn't sure - trying to choose his next destination from among a set of Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conference schools. One thing is certain: Fayson will not transfer to another school in Florida. ...more

November 28, 2007

SEBRING — Doug Morton wasn't exactly in it to win it. The 36 year-old environmental analyst from Sebring, who competed last week in a half-Iron Man competition in Miami, outpaced two of Highlands County's top prep runners to capture the overall title at the 15th annual Turkey Trot 5K at Highlands Hammock State Park. "I'm really surprised to win it," said Morton, who finished the 3.2-mile course in 17 minutes, four seconds. "I expected [Sebring's Connor Bauer and Hardee's Gilberto Guiterriez] to be all over me at the end. They sprint a bit faster than I can." Bauer, Sebring's lone state cross-country qualifier this past season, took top honors among 15-to 19-year old men with a 17:06, two seconds behind Morton. Guiterriez, meanwhile, held off top female finisher Laura Woznicki with a 17:25. ...more

November 24, 2007

It is a small room, but it has a huge benefit for children and parents. ...more

September 27, 2007