When I graduated from high school at age 17, I joined the U.S. Air Force. I finished boot camp and went on to tech school. I got my orders for overseas duty and took a short leave before shipping out; I was still 17 years old. ...more

September 9, 2009

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Peggy Quince has adopted statewide standards for implementing an electronic court filing system. ...more

July 3, 2009

The Lake Denton Citizens Advisory Committee has decided to draft a long-range management plan for this exceptionally clear lake, where public access was closed for eight months and is now restricted. ...more

February 16, 2009

Bob DeWitt voted against plenty of projects during his eight-year tenure on the county's Planning and Zoning board. ...more

February 12, 2009

True to its name, Home With a Heart provides more than temporary and permanent housing for people in need. This nonprofit agency provides the warmth, encouragement and even the luxuries that come with a real home. ...more

December 27, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service paid a contractor $188,000 to provide one person to do clerical work over 11 months. ...more

December 21, 2007

The Devil Rays didn't clarify pitching coach Jim Hickey's job status after he pleaded no contest Monday to a drunken-driving charge, but the way he has handled the incident seems to bode well for his chances of returning. ...more

October 30, 2007