Foreclosure activity in July receded slightly in Hillsborough County, but the level remains high across the area. Filings continued to rise in Florida, which was second behind California in sheer volume. Here's a look at the monthly numbers. ...more

August 13, 2009

Join Chef Shari Mereness on June 14 at 2p.m. for a presentation on growing and cooking with herbs. ...more

June 9, 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

Blood left behind after a man smashed a car window with a brick led police to charge him in several auto burglaries Wednesday. ...more

September 11, 2008

The only drama present in Troy Percival's 23rd save of the season came when he went to a 3-0 count on both Joe Inglett and Alex Rios in the bottom of the ninth. ...more

July 31, 2008

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July 25, 2008

TAMPA - A mixed breed dog found by investigators tied to a fence in a yard infested with fleas and ticks has been nursed back to health, county animal services officials said. ...more

July 10, 2008

SEBRING – A father who was mistakenly detained by sheriff's bailiffs who mistook him for his son is an angry man. He's angry that the mistake happened despite his insistence that they had the wrong man. He's even angrier that they didn't apologize after realizing their mistake. Wellington E. Clarke Jr., 47, of Sebring, said he was shocked to find himself handcuffed at the Highlands County Courthouse while he was there taking care of personal business June 12. "I went to court to collect back child support my ex owed," Clarke Jr. said. "The judge said, before you go, you've got unsettled business with the sheriff's office. Three, a lady and two men came up to me and said we've got a warrant." ...more

July 7, 2008

A 21-year-old driver injured in a June 14 traffic accident on Durant Road near Turkey Creek Road died Monday, authorities said. A passenger died the day of the wreck. ...more

June 28, 2008

Barry Crites of New Port Richey was disturbed by Charley Reese opinion column in which Reese suggests he'll vote for John McCain because Barack Obama does not support the Second Amendment. ...more

June 28, 2008