Academy of the Holy Names hosted its annual Visiting Artist Program on Feb. 20, featuring a reception, lecture and slide presentation by Sister Paula Turnbull, a sister of the Holy Names and sculptor from Spokane, Wash. The event highlighted Sister Paula's long and successful career as an artist. ...more

March 11, 2009

For a few days every winter, Hernando County gets a third city. Thousands of people and their dogs travel nationwide - and in some cases, worldwide - and converge on Florida Classic Park to compete in the annual dog show organized by the Inverness Florida Kennel Club. ...more

January 10, 2009

A child-pornography investigation in central Florida has led to the indictment of a former missionary who authorities say had more than 6,000 pictures and 250 video clips on his computer of children engaged in sex. ...more

December 28, 2008

Two men died Saturday when a light aircraft broke up and crashed onto a golf course west of Sebring, officials said. ...more

December 14, 2008

A mission-minded community church is showing its thanks by giving both to the local needy and to Haiti hurricane victims. ...more

November 27, 2008

The struggling University of South Florida Patel Charter School, which received an F grade from the state this month, may become part of the Hillsborough County School District as early as next week. ...more

July 29, 2008

SEBRING — The U.S. Senate Chaplain will speak at South Florida Community College's Auditorium, Saturday, at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited and there is no charge. Barry Black is the 62nd Senate chaplain. He served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years, most recently as a Rear Admiral. ...more

May 10, 2008

Kenneth Kuchar-Haas, tall and slim, munched on an organically grown apple one recent morning in his new office. ...more

November 19, 2007