The Avon Park girls basketball team headed into the Christmas break on a positive note by holding off a scrappy Auburndale squad by a score of 34-30 in non-district action on Monday night. ...more

December 23, 2009

The sophomore season of Steven Stamkos has played out so well, nitpicking the 19-year-old for having one point in his previous four games seems almost unfair. ...more

December 8, 2009

Hundreds of people waited in line for hours Saturday for the chance to apply to become jailers with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

October 25, 2009

Goals can't be reached with vague plans. Saying "I'll try to get more exercise this year" won't work as well as saying "Monday and Wednesday morning at 6 a.m., I will pull myself out of bed and go for a half-hour walk with my friend Chris before I jump in the shower to get ready for work." ...more

February 28, 2009

A Sarasota teenager will use vegetable oil from restaurants to power his station wagon during his cross-country trip. ...more

February 23, 2009

A homeowners association's dedication to improve traffic safety around its park and playground has reached resolution through a cost-sharing arrangement with the city. ...more

February 4, 2009

PLANT CITY Commissioners will vote Monday on a proposed ordinance prohibiting parking on portions of streets bordering the park and playground in Royal Hills subdivision. ...more

January 20, 2009

The Florida State Seminoles didn't know what to do with themselves. ...more

December 19, 2008

December will bring a slew of temporary road closures to Ruskin and Riverview, just in time for Christmas and New Year's. ...more

December 1, 2008

After coming up nearly empty despite two solid efforts under interim coach Rick Tocchet, the Lightning received a just reward on Friday. ...more

November 22, 2008