Less than 20 people crowded around a small tent as members of American Legion Post 186 stood at attention at the Veteran's Garden to honor fallen soldiers and those missing in action. ...more

December 13, 2009

Thank you for sharing your thoughts as we mark Veterans Day. ...more

November 11, 2009

Which state has the smartest student when it comes to geography? The answer will be revealed today as 10 students, including one from Florida, head to the final rounds of the National Geographic Bee in Washington. The winner gets a $25,000 college scholarship. ...more

May 20, 2009

A Tampa native who is helping the children of Montana soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan is scheduled to be featured tonight on "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams." ...more

March 26, 2009

Gil Samreny has spent the past nine years knocking on wood. However, it's not good luck he's seeking. It's inspiration. ...more

March 18, 2009

Gil Samreny has spent the past nine years knocking on wood. However, it's not good luck he's seeking. It's inspiration. ...more

March 18, 2009

End war, forever. Make the planet greener. Please help my dad find work. Make it rain candy! Thousands of kids detailed their hopes and expectations for President Barack Obama in letters and drawings as part of a worldwide project, with 150 chosen for a free e-book being released on Presidents Day. ...more

February 16, 2009

Tommy Ervin is a Florida native and veteran of the state parks system who hopes to finish his career in the land of the mermaids. ...more

January 14, 2009

The Family Readiness Group of the Bravo Battery, 3/116th FA MLRS local National Guard military unit, along with a Springfield College group project called "Touched By Angels," will be having a fundraising yard sale at the Avon Park Armory on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...more

September 10, 2008

Melissa Trinidad says it took physical prowess and "nerves of steel" to compete on "American Gladiators." ...more

May 9, 2008