A man charged with raping a woman in 2008 won't be able to confront his accuser at trial this week. ...more

October 28, 2009

The American Legion, Sons of Legion and Auxiliary Post 139 have been sending CARE boxes to U.S. troops overseas for more than four years. Recently they heard from Army Sgt. Michael Genetti who, along with his team, had received the packages for several months. ...more

August 26, 2009

It's a happy July 4 for two winners of a Florida Lottery drawing who bought tickets in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

July 4, 2009

AVON PARK Garbage collection for Friday, July 3 will be moved to Thursday, July 2. Other garbage collections will remain the same. ...more

July 2, 2009

Firecrackers, hot dogs, families, parades, patriotism... What are your July 4 memories? Do you have an Independence Day story that sticks in your mind? ...more

June 25, 2009

Starting Saturday, reservations for a visit to the crown of the Statue of Liberty on New York's Liberty Island will be accepted. The crown, which was closed after the Sept. 11 attacks, will reopen July 4. About 240 people will be allowed into the crown each day, the U.S. Department of the Interior said. Reservations will open Saturday at 10 a.m. from www. statuecruises.com and 1-877-523-9849. ...more

June 10, 2009

As Americans we spend billions of dollars each year on Halloween and Christmas yard decorations, yet as I drive around our county I see very few American flags flying. As Flag Day (June 14) and the 4th of July approaches, I would hope that all of us, American born or not would feel a sense of pride and duty and fly our great flag. ...more

June 8, 2009

BROOKSVILLE - A Spring Hill man was arrested Wednesday on allegations that he impregnated a 14-year-old girl to whom he is related. ...more

April 16, 2009

A Tampa man authorities blamed for an explosion at a Port Richey fireworks tent pleaded guilty to first-degree arson this morning. ...more

December 5, 2008

For five years defenseman Dan Boyle was a cornerstone player on a Tampa Bay franchise that turned from league laughingstock to having the last laugh while lifting the Stanley Cup in 2004. ...more

October 25, 2008