It was just about everything you'd expect from an Alonso-Gaither soccer match. Heavy on talent. Hotly contested. Well-played. ...more

February 6, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - More than 300 people, ranging from heads of corporations to politicians to ordinary residents, will gather tonight to discuss a proposal to redevelop Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays since 1998. ...more

January 9, 2008

A police officer was injured by a hit-and-run driver while dispersing a large crowd that had gathered at a food store early this morning. One person is in custody in connection with the incident, which happened about 2:20 a.m. at the Food Max Store, 1400 18th Ave. S. Police said late-night crowds have been gathered at the store on Fridays and Saturdays for the past few weeks. ...more

December 1, 2007

GAINESVILLE - Those tires you heard squealing to the north Thursday were peeling out of the parking lot directly across from Florida Field. ...more

November 22, 2007

County commissioners have received hundreds of phone calls, e-mail messages and faxes in recent days about proposed changes to a trash-hauling ordinance, and lobbying will ratchet up considerably today, when independent haulers are planning demonstrations outside the County Center at 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. ...more

November 7, 2007

AVON PARK – There was a huge turnout at Thursday's South Florida Community College Employment Fair, and the fact that unemployment is up in the area might be the reason. Close to 500 people showed up to talk with representatives of more than 40 companies and government agencies, according to Paul Fox, director of the Campus Career Center. There were some job seekers who came to the event 30 minutes before it began in Building B on the Highlands campus in Avon Park. The large crowd impressed employers. "This is absolutely the best year," said Randy Leonard, operations manager of the Alan Jay Automotive Network. "We've seen over 60 people and all are very good prospects." Leonard said the company has three open positions – sales consultant, service technician and entry-level car detailing. ...more

November 4, 2007

SEBRING — It was all sequins, jumpsuits and sideburns as 12 semifinalists fully embraced the music and dress of Elvis Presley during Thursday's Heartland Idol competition on the downtown Circle. But it was more than just gaudy belt buckles. The distinctly American music of Memphis and Las Vegas entertained an audience of 350 well-wishers and music enthusiasts. Organizers required 12 semi-finalist singers to perform one of Presley's 118 Top 40 hits. Several chose one of Elvis's 18 No. 1 hits. ...more

November 3, 2007

Five small businesses that focus on community service, business growth and other challenges were recognized Oct. 18 as Brandon's outstanding small businesses for 2007. ...more

October 27, 2007

Last weekend featured two great events at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

October 7, 2007

Two men were shot to death early Wednesday in Lakeland in the aftermath of a bar fight, Lakeland police said. ...more

September 27, 2007