NASA's newest rocket is stuck on the launch pad because of clouds and high wind. NASA will try again Wednesday. ...more

October 27, 2009

With NFL officials from New York and football teams from Pittsburgh and Phoenix about to march on Tampa, the Sons of Confederate Veterans have vowed this: The 1,800-square-foot confederate battle flag shall rise again. ...more

January 23, 2009

Despite howling winds, Sebring junior Blake Liles fired a 2-over-par 38 to lead the Blue Streaks boys' golf team to a victory over Lakeland George Jenkins on Thursday at Sun 'N Lake Country Club. ...more

September 13, 2008

Steady rain that began Friday night and expectations that it would continue through today with Tropical Storm Hanna moving in forced NASCAR to postpone tonight's Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway. ...more

September 6, 2008

Saying Monday afternoon Plant City expects a "direct hit" from Fay, Mayor Rick Lott announced all municipal departments are preparing to deal with anticipated 60 mph winds and the storm's aftermath. City hall and all municipal offices will be closed Tuesday, Lott said. ...more

August 18, 2008

The delightful weather Monday could be replaced this evening by severe thunderstorms, hail and conditions favorable for tornadoes. ...more

February 11, 2008

LAKE PLACID –– It was about 1:15 p.m. when Adam Hess sat down for an interview. He got out two sentences when tones on his two-way radio sounded. A car had veered off Catfish Creek Road and wound up in low, scrub trees. A hot catalytic converter set the grass on fire. "This always happens," he said, shaking his head in an apology. "I've got to go." Hess and a crew took off in the brush truck and an engine. ...more

September 17, 2007