NEW YORK Gavin Floyd and the White Sox didn't let Derek Jeter's record-setting hit disrupt their night. ...more

September 17, 2008

It's not often that a play about pedophilia earns a standing ovation, but Jobsite Theater's production of "Blackbird" by David Harrower did just that. Admittedly, the superlative acting elevated the subject matter to a shameful level of enjoyment. ...more

September 16, 2008

The Ruskin Woman's Club recently honored one of its own for 50 years of membership in the 96-year-old organization. ...more

September 10, 2008

Really, all Britney Spears needed to do was show up to the MTV Video Music Awards without stumbling and her appearance would've been considered a rousing success. ...more

September 8, 2008

THEY SAID IT I'd just as soon not go through it again, to be honest with you. It did get pretty tiresome." ...more

August 31, 2008

They came to praise the Lord and say goodbye to a dear friend. Bell Shoals Baptist Church's 3,450-seat sanctuary was crammed full as members and friends joined in an emotional celebration of the life of Simeon Nix, the congregation's minister of music and worship. ...more

August 27, 2008

The troupes from the Little Theatre have once again out done themselves in their production of Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida," a timeless love story. It was wonderful: the acting, the singing, the dancing, the costume design and the set. It was all outstanding. ...more

August 21, 2008

When Tampa Bay signed RB Warrick Dunn during the offseason, the Bucs envisioned him becoming a backup for Earnest Graham. ...more

August 18, 2008

AVON PARK - Avon Park Fire Department Chief Terry Feickert announced Monday evening that he will end his 10-year tenure Aug. 24 as the city's top firefighter. "It's been a hoot," the outgoing chief told the city council and City Manager Sarah Adelt as they gave him a standing ovation. ...more

August 11, 2008

Brett Favre got a standing ovation from an overflow crowd that went to great lengths to get a good look at the New York Jets' newest quarterback Saturday. He was cheered again when he completed his first pass of practice. ...more

August 11, 2008