Wharton coach Marcie Scholl was looking forward to seeing how her team responded to a challenge by the Newsome boys tennis team. The Wildcats definitely rose to the occasion. ...more

March 27, 2009

The public lexicon is changing as the economic downturn lingers. Phrases such as "stimulus package," "bankruptcy cram-down" and "mortgage modification" weren't in vogue a year ago. Now there's another newly familiar phrase: "forced furlough." ...more

March 14, 2009

The public lexicon is changing as the economic downturn lingers. ...more

March 12, 2009

At least one cell phone company blocked some calls to Florida's toll-free unemployment compensation hot line because the line is frequently busy, but the problem has been corrected, state officials said Monday. ...more

March 10, 2009

Some cell phones blocked from state unemployment hot line ...more

March 9, 2009

Police are looking for the person who robbed a liquor store Sunday evening. At 6:49 p.m., a white male suspect, between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall with a thin build and light complexion, entered Robby's Liquors at 5046 Gall Blvd., records said. The suspect wore a hooded beige sweatshirt, blue jeans and a white bandana. ...more

February 16, 2009

Chilly temperatures didn't deter bargain hunters outside the Brandon Best Buy on Thursday when shoppers came early, saw the deals and conquered the cold. ...more

November 28, 2008

So many Floridians are seeking unemployment benefits that the state's work force agency has hired more staff and expanded its hours just to keep up with the calls. ...more

October 11, 2008

Before his team left the locker room, Gaither coach Mark Kantor made each player turn and face the Hall of Fame wall that is dotted with photos of former Gaither standouts. ...more

October 4, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: The Spoto defense put on an impressive display by shutting out the Wolves for the Spartans' first win of the season under new coach Dale Caparaso. The only score came on a 2-yard run up the gut by Spartans back Jamar Burns at the 8:23 mark of the second quarter. ...more

September 12, 2008