Two people died Friday night and three others were seriously injured after the 2007 Mustang they were riding in – driven by a 16-year-old - struck a palm tree and a utility pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

October 11, 2008

Ivan Edwards spotted a grey and white lump in his back yard Thursday morning and figured it to be a piece of driftwood or palm tree coconut. ...more

September 26, 2008

We're heading into the heart of hurricane season, and any day now, a storm will barrel toward the United States, inspiring all the TV weather reporters to find a beach where they can lash themselves to a palm tree. ...more

September 3, 2008

A new and deadly disease that can wipe out the cabbage palm, which is the most popular palm in Highlands County, has spread from Manatee County to Hillsborough County and might be hitting Highlands County's neighbor to the north, Polk County. ...more

August 2, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- An artist's imagination can be magical and mystical and can take one to another place. Local artist, Suzanne Holland of Sunshine Sue's Creations will be the featured artist at the Progress Energy Art Gallery through Sept. 27. The galleries First Friday reception will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. ...more

July 26, 2008

A teenager is suspected of leaving the scene of a crash, then running his car into a tree in his haste to get away. ...more

July 3, 2008

TORNADO WARNING ISSUED ...more

July 2, 2008

After getting caught crawling into an apartment, a Clearwater man intentionally struck and killed the robbery victims' dog with his vehicle then tried driving over one of the robbery victims, Clearwater police say. ...more

July 1, 2008

TAMPA - After getting caught crawling into an apartment through a dining room window, a Clearwater man intentionally struck and killed the robbery victims' dog with his vehicle and then tried driving over one of the robbery victims, Clearwater officials say. Ajet Ukperaj was arrested Sunday morning and charged with aggravated assault, cruelty to animals and burglary. ...more

June 30, 2008

PINE ISLAND - Palm tree farms still flourish here, a miracle of sorts in a state rapidly losing farmland to megamansions, strip centers and sprawling subdivisions. ...more

June 11, 2008