Virgil Hawkins never reached the promised land in his attempt to gain admission to the University of Florida law school, but he was honored Wednesday as a trailblazer in the fight to open the school's doors to minority students. ...more

September 18, 2008

The University of Florida is celebrating the 50th anniversary of desegregation and honoring the pioneers who opened up the school to all races. ...more

September 17, 2008

Thomas Paine Kelly Jr., a prominent Tampa lawyer who practiced until he was 92, died Tuesday in Tampa from complications of a stroke. He was 95. ...more

August 6, 2008

SEBRING — After being the first runner-up twice, 15-year-old Chelsea Qualls used her experience, poise and smile to win over the judges and be crowned Junior Miss Highlands County 2008. ...more

February 14, 2008