Christa Benton is usually an upbeat person by nature. Upbeat almost to a fault. When she runs 10k races, she often tries to pass the time with pleasant thoughts. ...more

November 28, 2008

At Clearwater High School 10 Kilometers Men Overall: 1. Scott Mackley, Lakeland 31:37; 2. Nate Holden, Clearwater 32:23; 3. Lee Stephens, Tampa 32:31. ...more

November 28, 2008

The Women's Final Four will return to Tampa and the St. Pete Times Forum in 2015. ...more

November 15, 2008

The Women's Final Four will return to Tampa and the St. Pete Times Forum in 2015. ...more

November 14, 2008

Javier Beuzeville, 20, of Tampa, won the 30th annual Rattlesnake Run held Saturday in conjunction with the 42nd annual San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival. ...more

October 22, 2008

Jacki Wachtel isn't used to finishing second in any race. The Pasco-Hernando Community College women's cross country coach won the Lutz 5K on July 4, and the former River Ridge High standout wins most of the races she enters. ...more

July 19, 2008

Jacki Wachtel could have been content with winning Friday's Lutz Fourth of July race, but Wachtel, ever the competitor, felt compelled to swim, bike and run Saturday in the Crystal River Fourth of July Sprint Triathlon at Fort Island Gulf Beach as well. ...more

July 8, 2008

SEBRING — Instead of saying "I love you" with a Christmas kitten this year, how about a ball python, a scorpion, or even one of those warm, fuzzy tarantulas? That's what Highlands County pet shops are offering as gifts, and yes, they may make the season bright for some new pet owner. But, said Charles Bronson, Florida's agriculture commissioner, "Consumers should also consider suitability when purchasing an animal. "For example, some breeds of dogs may be less appropriate if there are infants or young children in a home," Bronson said. Likewise, consumers may want to think twice before purchasing a large animal if they live in a small dwelling Paul Antone disagrees in part. He's the owner of Arcade Pet Stop in Sebring. Instead of choosing against a breed of dog, he suggests asking about the background of the dog and the breeder. Any dog can bite, and any kitten can scratch. ...more

December 10, 2007