When Julia Leck of Land O' Lakes celebrates her ninth birthday today, she'll be giving away her gifts and throwing in a few she bought herself to help children in need. The gifts that Julia receives at her birthday party this year will be donated to the children of the Heart Gallery of Tampa Bay, the local office of a national organization that posts photo and video exhibits of foster children in need of adoption ...more

October 24, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - When Julia Leck of Land O' Lakes celebrates her ninth birthday today, she'll be giving away her gifts and throwing in a few she bought herself to help children in need. ...more

October 24, 2009

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

River Ridge traveled to Zephyrhills Thursday night, collecting a 25-10, 25-15, 25-18 victory against the Bulldogs, giving the Royal Knights (21-4) their eighth consecutive SAC crown. ...more

October 23, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - After returning from the Orlando Bishop Moore volleyball tournament, River Ridge's players began to chime in. ...more

October 9, 2008

Leah Mitchell sat in the padded seats in the Mitchell gymnasium Wednesday night, devouring a cup of ice. ...more

October 4, 2008

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

August 21, 2008

The Music Showcase Junior Showcase Players recently presented "High School Musical" at Music Showcase, 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon. ...more

August 20, 2008

SEBRING — Shanice Battles was a bit nervous when she first found out she was pregnant, but by the time Ja'marion Ford was born April 20, she was much more prepared, thanks to her regular visits with Healthy Families Highlands. ...more

May 2, 2008