Wildlife officials say two men putting up a fence in Martin County on Florida's east coast fended off and killed a 30-pound bobcat with a hammer. ...more

January 25, 2009

State officials say a Palm Beach County man's legs had to be amputated after being run over by a boat while diving near a popular Martin County park. ...more

January 11, 2009

Wednesday's Prep Results ...more

December 10, 2008

As I have been following the stock market, I have been shaking my head at the reasons the market has been fluctuating. Lately, the fluctuations have been centered around the various bailout plans here and around the world. Despite having the best day in 75 years, the very next day, the market is down yet again on what I have read as "a lack of enthusiasm for the bailout plan." Where did the enthusiasm go? Nothing changed! It wasn't taken off the table. No changes were made. What happened? ...more

October 16, 2008

A Bengal tiger that escaped from its cage at a sanctuary was tranquilized and captured Wednesday morning, authorities said. ...more

August 21, 2008

Regarding "Deputies Told To curb Fuel Use" (Metro, July 4): If Hillsborough County Sheriff Gee is putting nonviolent crimes on the back burner, he should expect an increase in violent response. ...more

July 8, 2008

When the bottom of the third inning began, things looked bright for West Pasco in this opening round game of the Ponytails (ages 11-12) All-Stars District 4 Tournament. ...more

June 21, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE PONYTAILS SOFTBALL Hernando County squad bursts out for 13 runs in third inning, turning 3-1 deficit into 14-3 victory. ...more

June 20, 2008

Plant High School's Lady Panthers finished third in the West Florida Girls' Lacrosse League with a record of 5-2. The team's end-of-season awards banquet, "Lacrosse Luau," took place May 9 at Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church's Youth Building. ...more

June 4, 2008

Update Our Old Song Regarding "State Song Finalists Vie For Your Vote" (front page, Dec. 12): ...more

December 23, 2007