Randy Pausch, a terminally ill professor whose earnest farewell lecture at Carnegie Mellon University became an Internet phenomenon and best-selling book that turned him into a symbol for living and dying well, died Friday at his home in Chesapeake, Va., of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 47. ...more

July 26, 2008

After turning 50, Ben Morrison decided it was finally time to lose the excess weight. ...more

July 18, 2008

A shelter that takes in about 16,000 animals a year welcomed 64 new arrivals Tuesday night. ...more

July 16, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Sanders Memorial Elementary, which opened in 1948, celebrates its 60th birthday this year, so perhaps it's fitting that the school is set for a makeover. ...more

July 8, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE DEBS SOFTBALL After winning the state championship and nearly the World Series last year, Hernando wants to do it all over again – and more. ...more

July 4, 2008

SIG: DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BELLES SOFTBALL Plus, timely hitting lifts Spring Hill past Chipley in opening round, 4-1. ...more

July 4, 2008

PAXTON — Facing elimination, the Sebring American All-Stars let their bats do the talking on Monday night at the AA Pitching Machine state tournament. ...more

July 1, 2008

SEBRING —Whether you're having a barbecue overlooking your back yard or lounging in a lawn chair near your beached boat to read this paper, many of you are probably putting your dock or deck to use now. If you have a wooden deck or are thinking of having one built, you might want to make sure it's in good shape so that you can enjoy it over the summer. Local contractors have come across decks and docks with loose nails and deteriorating planks, and in some cases it's because they were not built properly or because they weren't well maintained. ...more

June 30, 2008

Tourist spots are up and running, but plenty of work remains before the Big Easy can loosen Katrina's grasp. ...more

June 21, 2008

Dave Bush remained alone, sitting down the clubhouse hall in an equipment room, where players can grab cool drinks between innings. ...more

June 20, 2008