At first, Heather Petrone thought the rumble was just more construction next door. "They are digging up the earth because a building is going up," says Petrone, 28, a Brandon High School graduate living in Los Angeles who was shooting another segment for her online astrology show, "Cosmosgal." "I thought it was just a Caterpillar digging a hole, but then it was like, 'Wait, this is getting worse. It's an earthquake.' " As she was reading a horoscope for Libra, the ground starts shaking. Watch her reaction. ...more

July 30, 2008

"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'" (Matthew 25:40) ...more

July 9, 2008

I love Brussels sprouts, beets and pickled pigs feet. Actually I don't, but I can't say I dislike brussels sprouts, beets and pickled pigs feet without running the risk of offending that minority group of people who produce Brussels sprouts, beets and pickled pigs feet. To do so would not be politically correct. Political correctness, or PC, which should not be confused with the contraption most likely currently sitting on your desk, "is a term used to describe language, ideas, policies or behavior seen as seeking to minimize offense to gender, racial, cultural, disabled, aged or other identity groups." Although it apparently is not politically incorrect for members within one of these groups to use offending language or gestures on other members within the same group. ...more

July 4, 2008

You can't live in Florida without hearing about hurricanes. Conversations are filled with details about the ones that skirted by, the ones that hit and the damage caused. ...more

June 29, 2008

Groups interested in putting up their pets for adoption should contact Tara Mills, WFLA marketing and Promotions, via phone (813-314-5432) or email. (This is available to pet rescue groups only, not for individuals). ...more

June 11, 2008

Erin Ireland, 18, doesn't want young people making the same mistake her grandfather did. ...more

June 4, 2008

First, let me congratulate you on researching the article which ran a few months back, regarding the proposed dog "beach day" at Pine Island. If I recall correctly, I was not the only person who found your attitude regarding allowing dogs and their human companions to enjoy Pine Island, for a few hours, one day a month, a couple months out of the year; negative and selfish. ...more

February 14, 2008

During lunch hour Monday, two accidents on either side of State Road 50 blocked traffic for more than an hour. ...more

January 18, 2008

BROOKSVILLE During lunch hour Monday, two accidents on either side of State Road 50 blocked traffic for more than an hour. ...more

January 17, 2008

The editorial of Dec. 20, titled "Balancing Needs For Cash And Land Critical As Area Grows," covered an important subject and the reference to the fact that endangered species need certain habitats in order to survive, was a statement all of us should ponder; as wildlife is such an important segment of our "quality of life." Thank you for your thoughtful opinion. However, a headline in your Dec. 17 issue screamed, "Grove Owners Want Development Of 4,600 Homes." ...more

December 31, 2007