An Avon Park man was free Wednesday on $3,250 bail after police say the man - who was stopped for questioning - resisted, then violently fought with a police officer when the officer's Taser malfunctioned Saturday night. ...more

September 11, 2008

In her more than 10 years as a member of the Florida Association of City Clerks, Temple Terrace City Clerk Lisa Burns has served the organization in many capacities and has received numerous accolades from her peers. ...more

August 27, 2008

From Day One, and in bullish terms, Florida coach Meyer expressed a desire to field the fastest team in America. ...more

August 26, 2008

Roni Fiolek always knew her daughter, Ashley, would be special. At age 7, Ashley became intrigued with motorbikes and practiced religiously. By the time she was 13, she was one of the top female amateur motocross riders in the country. ...more

July 29, 2008

Ann Wallace was not going to take no for an answer. Years ago, her daughter learned of a place in Florida that has mermaids. When she discovered there was a two-day camp, her heart was set on going. She was not about to be convinced otherwise. ...more

July 28, 2008

It's not just for local girls. Several from out of state come to Weeki Wachee to learn how to swim like a mermaid. ...more

July 27, 2008

When Jason Bartlett went on the disabled list July 3, the Rays called up not one but two shortstops to replace him. They haven't come close to doing the job. ...more

July 13, 2008

Attorneys for the five teens accused of beating one of their peers in Lakeland and videotaping with the intent to post online were at a court hearing today in Bartow. ...more

July 8, 2008

Chris Colwill admits he might have a slight advantage over his competition at this week's U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Indianapolis. The odd thing is, most people would call his "edge" a physical challenge. ...more

June 19, 2008

The state releases FCAT scores in math, reading and science for grades 4 to 10. Students doing OK in reading and math, but science remains a struggle. ...more

June 10, 2008