Teams from across the United States and Canada already had long left the Wesley Chapel District Park, yet there was Josh Gross, sales and public relations manager for NDP Lacrosse, which ran this past weekend's Dick's Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions. ...more

January 6, 2008

GIRLS BASKETBALL Leopards beat host Lecanto, 49-39, to reach nine victories for first time in six seasons. HHS COLLECTS TWO WINS IN BEEF O'BRADY'S TOURNEY ...more

January 3, 2008

The last time Hernando High recorded its ninth victory of any season, the Lady Leopards ranked among the best teams in the state. ...more

January 3, 2008

As we begin a new year, each of us should "resolve" to make a difference. There are simple gifts we can give to our families, schools, workplace and community that can make a difference. ...more

January 3, 2008

One game at a time. That's what the coaches and the captains preach inside the Bucs locker room. It's their mantra. ...more

December 24, 2007

It typically takes a kid some time to buy into what coaches are saying to him. Normally, it's an ongoing process, but when that time comes, success is around the corner. ...more

December 13, 2007

With deep cuts in government grants from Florida's city, county and state treasuries, many nonprofits are facing gut-wrenching budget decisions. ...more

December 12, 2007

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is urging consumers to check out charitable organizations before making any donations. As the holidays get under way, charities are gearing up for their busiest time of the year. Many collect about half their annual donations in the short time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Florida law requires most charities that do business in the state – regardless of where they are headquartered – to register with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and provide financial information about income and expenditures. There are 12,597 charitable organizations registered with the state. ...more

December 9, 2007

SEBRING – If the Highlands County recycling program makes the community environmentally "green," then the county is a lot greener today. For the first time in four years, the drop-off recycling program is again accepting office paper and junk mail. "That is good news that we want to get out there," said Christy Reed, recycling program manager. "It opens up new possibilities to glean more revenue and, of course, up our (recycled) tonnage," she said. "More importantly, it's keeping materials – natural resources – out of the landfill that otherwise would be lost forever." ...more

December 3, 2007

Eric Smith insists he's been saying it for weeks, and if people didn't pay attention to him then, it's probably best they do now. ...more

November 24, 2007