A look back at some of the events experienced locally in 2008. Community Citrus Park got national attention when the Citrus Park Little League team ventured to Williamsport, Pa., for the Little League World Series. ...more

January 7, 2009

This one was for Ted and Jeanne Sachs in Section 305. Ted, 78, and his 74-year-old wife moved from Lake Charles, La., to Largo six years ago, but they didn't truly arrive until Saturday at Tropicana Field, where the Rays clinched an improbable postseason berth with a 7-2 triumph against the Twins. ...more

September 21, 2008

They didn't win the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., but the Citrus Park Little League did their community proud. ...more

August 25, 2008

Call 'em the Comeback Kids. Tanner Tokunaga doubled home two runs with the bases loaded with two outs to cap a dramatic six-run sixth inning that gave Hawaii a come-from-behind 7-5 win Saturday against Louisiana to advance to the Little League World Series title game. ...more

August 24, 2008

ESPN's Stacey Dales is accustomed to breaking down a college basketball game or doing a sideline interview in college football. ...more

August 23, 2008

One day, when the Citrus Park All-Stars become men with families of their own, the memories will make them happy. ...more

August 22, 2008

There's no time for the Citrus Park All-Stars to bask in accomplishment. Even though there's great pride in reaching tonight's U.S. semifinals in the Little League World Series at Williamsport, Pa., everyone knows the reality. ...more

August 21, 2008

Joe McGuire, manager of the Citrus Park All-Stars, said Tuesday morning's scene looked like a typical family vacation. There they were - a bunch of 12- and 13-year-old boys - jumping in the swimming pool, horsing around, having the time of their lives. ...more

August 20, 2008

Long shot? It sure looked that way when the Citrus Park All-Stars were two outs away from elimination on Monday night. ...more

August 19, 2008

LUTZ - A two-alarm fire Monday night destroyed a home at 1205 Lake Charles Circle, a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue spokesman said. ...more

December 11, 2007